CSKHPKV Palampur Recruitment 2026: 2 Agronomy Teaching Posts (Offline)

The College of Agriculture, Ch. Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur, has issued a circular for engaging faculty in the Agronomy discipline on a purely temporary contact-hour basis for the 1st and 2nd semesters of Academic Year 2026-27.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree: Master's degree in the respective discipline (Agronomy) is mandatory.
• NET Requirement: Candidates with a Master's degree must have qualified NET from ICAR/UGC/CSIR or similar test accredited by UGC/State.
• Ph.D Exemption: Candidates registered for Ph.D before July 11, 2009, are exempted from NET if they satisfy the UGC five-condition criteria (Regular mode Ph.D, external evaluation, open viva-voce, publication of 2 papers, conference presentations).
• Retired Faculty: Retired University/College teachers of the concerned discipline are eligible to apply.
• Relaxation: The competent authority may relax the NET condition in exceptional cases.
• Essential: Candidate must be an Indian citizen and possess qualifications by the last date (Nov 3, 2026).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection will be based on the screening of the bio-data and self-attested certificates submitted via post.
• A panel of 3 to 4 persons will be prepared in the concerned discipline for contact hour teaching assignments.
• The university reserves the right not to fill any vacancy or to terminate the services at any time without assigning a reason.
• No TA/DA will be paid for any stage of the recruitment process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application written on plain paper addressed to the Dean.
• Detailed Bio-data.
• Self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates (Degree, NET, Ph.D, Publications).
• Applications must reach the college before November 3, 2026. Late applications will be rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for CSKHPKV Agronomy recruitment?

The application must reach the address by November 3, 2026.

2. Is this a walk-in interview?

No. This is an offline application process. Candidates must send their application by post to the Dean, College of Agriculture, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

3. What is the application fee?

The notification does not specify an application fee.

4. Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a purely temporary, contact-hour-based engagement for the Academic Year 2026-27. It is a stop-gap arrangement with no right to regular appointment.

5. What is the salary structure?

Master's holders receive Rs. 850 per contact hour (max Rs. 35,000/month). Ph.D holders receive Rs. 1000 per contact hour (max Rs. 42,000/month).