PDKV Recruitment 2026: 12 Assistant Professor & Other Posts – Apply Offline @ pdkv.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Posts on Contractual Basis for 11 Months

Posts on Clock Hour Basis (CHB Teacher)

Note: The advertisement's introductory paragraph refers to the position as "Physical Training Instructor," while the vacancy table lists "Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education." Candidates should confirm the exact designation with the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Eligibility is determined by the essential qualification for each post. Preference is given to candidates with relevant experience and higher qualifications. No age limit is specified in the advertisement.

Essential Qualification – Contractual Posts

• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology): M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management): MBA (Food Business/Market Management) with M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education: M.P.Ed. with NET/SET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Contractual Assistant Librarian: M.Lib. with NET/SET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline

Essential Qualification – Clock Hour Basis Teacher Posts

• Mathematics (Deficiency Course): M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Engineering Drawing & Graphics: M.Tech./ME (IT/CSE/Mechanical Engineering) with NET/SET/SLET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence: M.Tech./ME (IT/CSE) with NET/SET/SLET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Engineering Mathematics-II: M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET, or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline

For Clock Hour Basis Teacher posts, the selection committee may relax the educational qualification if a candidate with the essential qualification or its equivalent is not available.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview scheduled for 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM onwards.
• No interview call letters will be dispatched. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via Email/WhatsApp with the interview link, process, and schedule.
• Shortlisting criteria are not specified in the advertisement beyond the preference for relevant experience and higher qualifications.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Selected candidates must present one set of attested photocopies along with original testimonials/documents at the time of joining for verification. Failure to provide originals will result in cancellation of appointment, and the next waitlisted candidate will be appointed.
• For 11-month contractual posts, selected candidates must sign a bond on Rs. 100/- stamp paper at the time of joining; otherwise, they will not be permitted to join duties.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (relevant to the applied post)
• NET / SET / SLET Certificate (if claiming eligibility on this basis)
• Ph.D. Degree / Thesis Completion Certificate (if claiming eligibility on this basis)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Maharashtra Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Bond on Rs. 100/- stamp paper (for selected candidates for 11-month contractual posts)
• Download the prescribed proforma from the Recruitment tab at www.pdkv.ac.in
• Submit the duly signed hard-copy application on a working day by 13 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM at the College of Food Technology, Yavatmal (Waghapur Road, Yavatmal)
• The appointment is purely temporary for the stated period. No claim for regular appointment under Dr. PDKV, Akola exists upon selection.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to submit the PDKV Assistant Professor application in 2026?

The last date to submit the duly signed hard-copy application is 13 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The application must be submitted in the prescribed proforma at the College of Food Technology, Yavatmal.

2. What is the PDKV Assistant Professor interview date and how will candidates be informed?

The online interview is scheduled for 19 October 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards. Only shortlisted candidates will receive the interview link and schedule via Email/WhatsApp. No physical call letters will be sent.

3. Is there an application fee for the PDKV Assistant Professor recruitment?

The official notification (Advertisement No. AD/CoFT/Estt/Advt./444/2026) does not mention any application fee. Candidates should verify this by downloading the PDKV Assistant Professor Official Notification PDF.

4. What is the nature of the PDKV Assistant Professor job – permanent or contractual?

All 12 posts are purely temporary and contractual. The 8 Assistant Professor/Librarian posts are on an 11-month contractual basis, and the 4 CHB Teacher posts are on a clock-hour basis. There is no entitlement to regular appointment under Dr. PDKV upon the completion of the contract period.

5. What salary is offered for PDKV Assistant Professor and CHB Teacher posts?

Contractual Assistant Professors receive a consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month. The Contractual Assistant Librarian receives Rs. 25,000 per month. Clock Hour Basis Teachers are paid at Rs. 1,000 per hour for theory and Rs. 2,000 for 2 hours of practical work.

6. What are the qualifications required for the PDKV Assistant Professor posts?

Applicants must hold the relevant postgraduate degree (M.Tech., M.Sc., M.P.Ed., M.Lib., or MBA) with NET/SET/SLET qualification, or a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Post-wise detailed qualification requirements are listed in the eligibility section above.