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CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025: Overview

The CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 provides a golden opportunity for academic professionals to join a premier agricultural university. Below is a detailed overview with all key information for aspirants.

Organization	Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal
Post Name	Director, Dean, Chairman, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Total Vacancies	174
Advertisement No.	04/2025
Application Dates	10th November to 6th December 2025
Mode of Application	Online
Selection Process	Screening of Applications followed by Interview/Presentation
Salary	Professor: Level 14 (?1,44,200/-) Associate Professor: Level 13A (?1,31,400/-) Assistant Professor: Level 10 (?57,700/-)
Official Website	www.cau.ac.in

CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 Notification download

The Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, has released the CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 Notification for various teaching positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across multiple disciplines. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the academic and research excellence of the university by engaging qualified and experienced professionals. Eligible candidates can apply as per the prescribed format through the official CAU website. The notification provides detailed information regarding the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, pay scales, application process, and important dates. Interested applicants are advised to read the notification carefully before submitting their applications.

CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 Notification download

CAU Faculty Vacancy details 2025

The CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 includes a total of 174 vacancies distributed across various faculty levels and disciplines. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows:

Post Level	Number of Posts
Director/Dean/Chairman/Professor	15
Associate Professor	56
Assistant Professor	103
Total	174

For a detailed discipline-wise and category-wise breakdown of vacancies (e.g., Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Veterinary Sciences, etc.), candidates must refer to the official notification.

CAU Faculty Eligibility

The CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 has defined specific eligibility criteria for different posts regarding qualification, experience, and age.

Faculty Age Limit

1. Assistant Professor: Maximum 40 years as on the last date of application (06-12-2025).
2. Associate Professor: Preferred age below 50 years.
3. Professor/Dean/Director: Preferred age below 55 years.

Age Relaxation: As per Govt. of India norms (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD over and above the category relaxation).

Qualification & Experience CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025

The essential qualifications are extensive and vary for each post and discipline. Below is a summarized version. Candidates must refer to the official notification for exact, discipline-specific requirements.

Post	Essential Qualification & Experience
Director/Dean	– Doctorate degree in relevant agricultural/allied science. – Minimum 15 years of experience in Teaching/Research/Extension. – At least 5 years as Professor or equivalent.
Professor/Chairman	Doctoral degree in the relevant subject. 10 years of experience in the relevant field, with specific years as Associate Professor/Senior Scientist. – Minimum 10 high-impact publications.
Associate Professor	Doctoral degree in the relevant subject. 8 years of experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or equivalent.
Assistant Professor	Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET (ICAR/ASRB/UGC/CSIR) OR Ph.D. in the relevant subject with published research papers.

CAU Faculty Salary details

The selected candidates will be appointed in the following pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:

Post	Pay Level	Minimum Starting Pay
Professor	Level 14	Rs.1,44,200/-
Associate Professor	Level 13A	Rs.1,31,400/-
Assistant Professor	Level 10	Rs.57,700/-

CAU Faculty Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on the following process:

1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on academic qualifications, experience, and other criteria as decided by the university.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The call letters will be sent via email only.
3. Final Selection: The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the interview and their overall academic and professional record.

The university reserves the right to fix criteria to shortlist candidates for the interview.

CAU Faculty Application Fee 2025

Candidates applying for the CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee must be paid online only.

Category of Applicant	Application Fee
UR / OBC	? 1000/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	No Fee

How to Apply for CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must follow a two-step process: online submission followed by a hard copy submission.

Online Submission:

• Visit the official CAU website www.cau.ac.in.
• Navigate to the recruitment section and find the advertisement for “Advertisement No. 04/2025”.
• Click on the “Apply Online” link and register by providing the required details.
• Fill in the online application form carefully with all educational, experience, and personal details.
• Pay the application fee online (if applicable). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempt.
• Submit the form and download/print the final submitted application form.

Hard Copy Submission:

Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of ___________“.

Take a printout of the downloaded application form.

Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents (qualifications, experience, caste, etc.).

Send the complete application package by registered/speed post to the following address so that it reaches on or before December 15, 2025:
The Registrar, Central Agricultural University, Lamphelpat, Imphal, Manipur- 795004.

Important Dates CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025

Last date for submission of online application	6th December 2025
Last date for submission of hard copy	15 December 2025

Important Links CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025

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