MPKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply Offline by 31 Aug (Maharashtra)

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) has released MPKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 5 vacancies across Agronomy, Agri. Botany, Entomology, and Horticulture departments. MPKV is one of Maharashtra's premier state agricultural universities, and this Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 offers a contractual teaching and research entry point for candidates with a Ph.D. or Master's degree in agricultural sciences. Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master's degree in the relevant subject, along with NET/SLET/SET as prescribed by UGC/ICAR, are eligible to apply offline for these MPKV government job vacancies in Maharashtra. Selected Assistant Professors will teach and conduct research within their respective departments at MPKV, contributing to agricultural extension and student training in Agronomy, Agri. Botany, Entomology, or Horticulture. The selection process for MPKV Assistant Professor 2026 consists of a single stage: an interview conducted by a Selection Committee approved by the University, with no separate written test. The salary for MPKV Assistant Professor 2026 is a fixed pay of ₹45,000 per month for candidates holding a Ph.D. or NET qualification, or ₹25,000 per month for candidates with only a Master's degree without Ph.D./NET, across all four departments. The MPKV Assistant Professor 2026 offline application is available at mpkv.ac.in. The last date to apply for MPKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is 31 August 2026. Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC and SC/ST candidates alike. Candidates must read the complete official MPKV Assistant Professor 2026 notification PDF before applying, and are advised to independently confirm the exact posting location and any age-limit details directly with MPKV, since the official notification does not specify an age limit and the recruiting college's exact location was not clearly confirmable from available sources.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in the relevant field/subject or equivalent, along with NET/SLET/SET prescribed by UGC/ICAR, required for all four departments — Agronomy, Agri. Botany, Entomology, and Horticulture
• Two years of experience in Research/Teaching/Extension Education required for all posts
• Evidence of a minimum of two published papers in recognised journals having an ISSN Number, required for all posts

• Not specified in this notification — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF or contact MPKV directly for confirmation

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in the relevant field/subject or equivalent, along with NET/SLET/SET prescribed by UGC/ICAR, required for all four departments — Agronomy, Agri. Botany, Entomology, and Horticulture
• Two years of experience in Research/Teaching/Extension Education required for all posts
• Evidence of a minimum of two published papers in recognised journals having an ISSN Number, required for all posts
• Age limit: Not specified in this notification — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF or contact MPKV directly for confirmation
• Application fee: ₹500 for both General/OBC and SC/ST candidates, no category-based fee difference

₹500 for both General/OBC and SC/ST candidates, no category-based fee difference.

• Fixed pay of ₹45,000 per month for candidates holding a Ph.D. or NET qualification
• ₹25,000 per month for candidates with only a Master's degree without Ph.D./NET
• Applicable uniformly across Agronomy, Agri. Botany, Entomology, and Horticulture

1. Read the official MPKV Assistant Professor 2026 notification PDF carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official MPKV website, mpkv.ac.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and professional details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, ID proof, degree certificates, and proof of published papers
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address specified in the official notification through Speed Post or Registered Post, or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches the university before the last date, 31 August 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
9. Follow up with MPKV directly if no acknowledgement is received before the interview stage
10. Retain proof of postage/courier for your records in case of any delivery dispute