Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

MPKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

  • MPKV Rahuri
  • Temporary Contractual
  • Maharashtra
  • Offline Application On Plain Paper In The Prescribed Proforma.
Applications closed

Application deadline

1 October 2026

Closed

Last date for application submission

Posted 16 September 2026

Quick facts

Qualification
Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology…
Pay
Starting from ₹25,000/month
Location
Maharashtra
Employment
Temporary Contractual
Apply mode
Offline Application On Plain Paper In The Prescribed…
Reference
PGI/Biotech/Contr. Staff/1824/2026

Overview

MPKV Rahuri invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology on a temporary contractual fixed-pay basis.

Positions & vacancies

1 post

State Level Biotechnology Centre, MPKV, Rahuri · Temporary Contractual

No additional details for this position.

Eligibility

Primary Academic Pathway

Education

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.

Other

NET conducted by UGC, ICAR, or CSIR.

Retired Professor Pathway

Retired Professors from Government Colleges may also apply.

Retired Professor from a Government College. Retired Professors from Government Colleges may apply for the post.

Alternative M.sc. Pathway

M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or Biochemistry. This qualification pathway carries fixed pay of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Salary & benefits

Assistant Professor

₹45,000

per month

Applicable to the primary qualification pathway stated in the notification.

₹25,000

per month

Applicable to candidates qualifying through the alternative M.Sc. pathway.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    Eligible candidates will be interviewed by a Selection Committee approved by the University. Candidates must attend at their own cost and produce all original documents at the interview.

Important dates

Application deadline

1 Oct 2026

Applications closed

Other important dates

  • Notification date16 September 2026

Application fee

  • All candidates

    ₹500

Pay by Demand Draft drawn on a nationalized bank in favour of the Comptroller, MPKV, Rahuri, and submit it with the prescribed application form.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Offline application

    Apply on plain paper with full details as per the enclosed proforma and submit the application with all required documents on or before 1 October 2026.

    Associate Dean, Post Graduate Institute, MPKV, Rahuri, District Ahilyanagar - 413722

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Eligible candidates will be interviewed by a Selection Committee approved by the University. Candidates must attend the interview at their own cost.

Eligibility notes

Eligibility depends on the qualification pathway stated for the Assistant Professor post. Candidates must produce all original documents at the time of interview.

Application instructions

Candidates should apply on plain paper with full details as per the enclosed proforma and submit the application with all required documents to the Associate Dean, Post Graduate Institute, MPKV, Rahuri, District Ahilyanagar - 413722 on or before 1 October 2026.

Important notes

The appointment is purely temporary for 11 months or until the post is filled on regular establishment, whichever is earlier. The selected candidate must work full-time for the full term and cannot accept another appointment during the contract period.

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