Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026, 310 posts, last date 11 December 2026
Assam Agricultural University has opened 310 posts — and the biggest share, 257 posts, is for Assistant Technology Manager, open to graduates in Agriculture or allied subjects. The highest pay on offer is Rs 52,000 a month.
Online applications open today, 12 November 2026, at 4:00 PM, and close on 11 December 2026 at 4:00 PM. Applications are accepted only at online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Scheme | CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam |
| Total posts | 310 (contractual) |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 5/2026, dated 10 November 2026 |
| Apply online | 12 November 2026 (4:00 PM) to 11 December 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Pay | Rs 25,000 – Rs 52,000 per month (post-wise) |
| Application fee | General Rs 250, Reserved Rs 125, BPL & PwD — nil |
| Selection | OMR written test (100 marks) + document verification |
| Age | As on 1 January 2026 |
| Apply portal | online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026 |
Please note: these posts are purely contractual — an initial engagement of 11 months, extendable by 11 months at a time on satisfactory performance. They are not regular government jobs, and there is no claim for regular appointment or absorption.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 10 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 12 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Written exam date | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Will be available on the portal before the exam |
Total Vacancies — Post-wise
| Post | Vacancies | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) | 257 | Rs 25,000 |
| Block Technology Manager (BTM) | 33 | Rs 30,000 |
| Computer Programmer | 9 | Rs 25,000 |
| Deputy Project Director | 7 | Rs 52,000 |
| Accountant cum Clerk | 4 | Rs 30,000 |
| Total | 310 |
Of these, 20 posts are at district level and 290 at block level. Posting can be in any district or block of Assam.
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC/MOBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Accountant cum Clerk | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Computer Programmer | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Block Technology Manager | 7 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 33 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | 97 | 88 | 23 | 49* | 257 |
| Total | 114 | 108 | 31 | 57 | 310 |
*The 49 ST posts for ATM comprise ST(P) 33 and ST(H) 16. Vacancies may be varied (increased or decreased) in future.
Educational Qualification — What Each Post Needs
| Post | Educational qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector | Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity in Agriculture or Allied sector (BTMs with 5 years’ experience also eligible) |
| Accountant cum Clerk | B.Com | Minimum 3 years of accountancy experience in a reputed organisation |
| Computer Programmer | B.Tech or MCA | 1 year for B.Tech, 2 years for MCA |
| Block Technology Manager | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector with computer skills, or Agri Graduate with minimum 5 years as ATM | Minimum 2 years’ field experience in agri-related activities |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Graduate / Post Graduate (Agri / Allied Sector) | Minimum 1 year experience in agri-related activities |
Other conditions: the applicant must be an Indian citizen; the qualification must be held on the date of application; it must be from a recognised university; age is calculated only on the basis of the matriculation/HSLC admit card or certificate.
What is the age limit?
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | 21 to 40 years |
| Accountant cum Clerk | 21 to 40 years |
| Computer Programmer | 21 to 40 years |
| Block Technology Manager | Maximum 45 years |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Maximum 45 years |
(all ages as on 1 January 2026)
How much is the application fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 250 |
| Reserved category | Rs 125 |
| BPL and PwD | Nil |
The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is solely on the basis of merit in an OMR-based written test, followed by verification of original documents.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMR written test (objective, multiple choice) | 100 questions | 100 marks | 3 hours |
- Each question carries 1 mark; there is no negative marking.
- Use only a black or blue ball pen on the OMR sheet; calculators and mobile phones are prohibited.
- The exam will be held zone-wise in Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar and Bongaigaon (centres may vary).
- In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the qualifying examination ranks higher, then the senior in age.
- Apply for ONE post only — the written test for all posts is on the same date, and applying for more than one post will lead to rejection.
- The exam date, time and venue will be notified through newspapers and www.aau.ac.in. The admit card must be downloaded from the portal; no separate call letter will be sent.
Documents to Enclose
Experience certificate, NOC, qualification certificate, caste certificate, one recent passport-size photograph and signature — upload with the online form.
How to Apply Online
- Visit online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026 and submit the prescribed online form.
- Upload self-attested experience certificate, NOC, qualification certificate, caste certificate and other documents.
- Upload one recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit between 4:00 PM on 12 November 2026 and 4:00 PM on 11 December 2026. Apply for one post only.
Important Links
- Apply online: online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026
- Official website: www.aau.ac.in
- Official notification PDF: cdms.aau.ac.in/data/recruitment/AAU-CSS-ATMA-Advt-05-2026.pdf
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1. How many vacancies are there in AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026? — There are 310 posts — Assistant Technology Manager 257, Block Technology Manager 33, Computer Programmer 9, Deputy Project Director 7, Accountant cum Clerk 4.
- Q2. What is the last date to apply? — 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM. Applications open on 12 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Q3. Is this a regular government job? — No. These are contractual posts — an initial 11 months, extendable on satisfactory performance. Appointment orders are issued under the Directorate of Agriculture, Govt of Assam (not by AAU), and there is no claim for regular appointment.
- Q4. What is the exam pattern? — An OMR-based written test — 100 questions, 100 marks, 3 hours, no negative marking. The exam date has not been announced yet.
- Q5. What is the application fee? — General Rs 250, Reserved category Rs 125, BPL and PwD — nil. Payable online only.
- Q6. Can I apply for more than one post? — No. The written test for all posts is on the same date, so apply for one post only — applying for more than one post will lead to rejection.
Next Action
Apply online at online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026 before 4:00 PM on 11 December 2026, and read Advertisement No. 5/2026 on www.aau.ac.in before applying.
Sources
Assam Agricultural University, Advertisement No. 5/2026, dated 10 November 2026 (FreeJobAlert, PlacementStore, Karmasandhan, JobsLogin, AssamJobsUpdate, SarkariJob — all quoting the official notification identically) | Official website: www.aau.ac.in | Apply portal: online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026
