Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, has announced a major recruitment drive for various academic and administrative positions. The university is inviting online applications for roles such as Professor, Dean, Chairperson, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. If you are looking for a career in the agricultural education sector, this recruitment offers a promising opportunity. Here is a detailed overview of the vacancies, eligibility, salary, and application process.
The online registration process for CAU Recruitment 2025 has already started. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website cau.ac.in.
Application Start Date: 10 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 6 December 2025
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the form.
CAU Imphal has announced a total of 179 vacancies across multiple positions. The post-wise breakup is as follows:
Director of Instruction: 01 post
Dean: 01 post
Chairperson: 03 posts
Professor: 15 posts
Associate Professor: 56 posts
Assistant Professor: 103 posts
These roles span across various agricultural disciplines, ensuring opportunities for skilled professionals from diverse academic backgrounds.
The required qualifications vary based on the position applied for. Here are the key academic criteria:
A doctoral degree in one of the following fields:
Agricultural Sciences
Horticulture
Home Science
Agricultural Engineering
Fisheries
Veterinary Science
Doctorate in the relevant subject.
PhD in the relevant discipline (Science background mandatory).
Minimum 55% marks in the concerned subject
PhD and published research papers
B.V.Sc. & A.H. with a minimum of 55% marks
Master’s degree in the relevant field
The upper age limit for various posts is as follows:
Assistant Professor: 40 years
Associate Professor: 50 years
Professor: 55 years
Reserved category applicants will receive age relaxation as per government norms.
CAU offers attractive monthly salaries based on the position:
Director, Dean, Chairperson, Professor: ₹1,44,200 per month
Associate Professor: ₹1,31,400 per month
Assistant Professor: ₹57,700 per month
These pay levels follow the norms of the academic pay structure.
General and OBC candidates: ₹1000
SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates: Exempted from fee
Applicants must ensure they pay the applicable fee online before final submission.
The recruitment process at CAU Imphal will be conducted in three stages:
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and eligibility.
Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.
Document Verification: Selected candidates must produce original documents for verification.
A final merit list will be released after completing all stages.
Candidates must follow these steps to submit their application online:
Visit the official website cau.ac.in.
Navigate to the Recruitment section.
Download and read the official notification.
Complete the online registration and fill out the application form.
Upload necessary documents such as certificates, photographs, and signatures.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
CAU Recruitment 2025 is a valuable opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in agricultural education and research. With multiple positions available across departments, qualified candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
