Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, a prestigious institution and recipient of the Sardar Patel Outstanding Institute Award, has released Advertisement No. 5/2025 inviting online applications for large-scale contractual recruitment under the CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension) scheme. This recruitment is being conducted in pursuance of directions from the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Assam, and aims to fill key district-level and block-level positions across the state. A total of 489 contractual vacancies are available for posts including Deputy Project Director, Accountant-cum-Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager (BTM), and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM). These posts offer attractive fixed monthly remuneration, statewide posting opportunities, and a chance to work closely with Assam’s agricultural extension system. Interested and eligible Indian citizens can apply online within the specified dates through the official AAU recruitment portal.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 10 December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 11 December 2025 (from 4:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Admit Card Release: To be notified later
- Written Examination Date: To be announced via newspaper and AAU website
Vacancy Details
Assam Agricultural University has announced 489 contractual vacancies under the ATMA project, divided into district-level and block-level posts.
District Level Vacancies
- Deputy Project Director – 22 Posts
- Accountant-cum-Clerk – 18 Posts
- Computer Programmer – 19 Posts
Block Level Vacancies
- Block Technology Manager (BTM) – 103 Posts
- Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) – 327 Posts
Reservation Details
Reservation of posts is strictly followed as per the Assam SC & ST (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1979.
- Categories include General (Open), OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), and ST(H)
- 30% reservation for women candidates within existing category reservations
- 4% reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as per government norms
Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee online only.
- General Category: ₹200/-
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC): ₹100/-
- BPL & PWD Candidates: No application fee
The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications and experience on the date of application submission.
1. Deputy Project Director
- Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Agriculture or Allied Sector
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience in managerial/supervisory capacity in Agriculture & Allied Sector
- OR BTM with 5 years experience is also eligible
2. Accountant-cum-Clerk
- Qualification: B.Com
- Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in accountancy in a reputed organization
3. Computer Programmer
- Qualification:
- B.Tech in Computer Science OR
- MCA
- Experience:
- 1 year for B.Tech candidates
- 2 years for MCA candidates
4. Block Technology Manager (BTM)
- Qualification:
- Post-Graduate in Agriculture & Allied Sector with computer skills
- OR Agriculture Graduate with minimum 5 years experience as ATM
- Experience: Minimum 2 years field experience in agriculture-related activities
5. Assistant Technology Manager (ATM)
- Qualification: Graduate/Post-Graduate in Agriculture or Allied Sector
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in agriculture-related activities
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
- Deputy Project Director / Accountant-cum-Clerk / Computer Programmer:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Block Technology Manager / Assistant Technology Manager:
- Maximum age: 45 years
Age will be calculated based on Matriculation / HSLC Admit Card or Certificate only.
Salary Details (Monthly Remuneration)
All posts are purely contractual with fixed monthly pay.
- Deputy Project Director: ₹52,000/-
- Accountant-cum-Clerk: ₹30,000/-
- Computer Programmer: ₹25,000/-
- Block Technology Manager: ₹30,000/-
- Assistant Technology Manager: ₹25,000/-
No additional allowances or benefits will be admissible.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a single OMR-based written examination.
Written Test Details
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Marks: 100
- Number of Questions: 100
- Duration: 3 hours
- Negative Marking: No
- Exam Centres:
- Guwahati
- Tezpur
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Bongaigaon
(Exam centres may change depending on number of applicants.)
Syllabus Overview
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- General English
- Computer Knowledge
- Agriculture / Agricultural Extension / ATMA & Agriculture Department Schemes
- Accountancy / Computer Science (as applicable to the post)
Merit Criteria
- Selection is purely based on written test marks
- In case of a tie:
- Higher marks in requisite qualification
- Older candidate (age preference)
Shortlisted candidates must appear for original document verification.
How to Apply Online
Follow the steps below to apply for Assam Agricultural University Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official AAU recruitment portal.
- Click on the relevant recruitment advertisement (Advertisement No. 5/2025).
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of:
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
For insights into government agriculture initiatives, check out our article on ATMA – Agriculture Technology Management Agency (Government of India):
👉 https://skinnyzine.com/?p=2090&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=2092
For official government job notifications and recruitment updates, visit the Government of India’s National Career Service portal:
👉 https://www.ncs.gov.in
