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
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.
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.
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:
Screening: Applications will be screened based on academic qualifications, experience, and other criteria as decided by the university.
Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The call letters will be sent via email only.
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.
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.
