Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has released an official notification on behalf of the Directorate of Agriculture, Assam for the recruitment of 310 contractual posts under CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), including Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 12 November 2026 to 11 December 2026. In this article we provide complete details about eligibility, vacancy, salary, selection process and application procedure.
Recruitment Overview
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, for CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam |
| Post Names | Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager, Assistant Technology Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 310 |
| Job Type | Contractual (11 months, extendable), co-terminus with the project |
| Job Location | Any district / block of Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 12 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last Date | 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Selection | OMR based written test, then document verification |
| Official Website | aau.ac.in |
About the Recruitment
Applications are invited from Indian citizens (Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India) for contractual posts under CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam. The posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates are paid a fixed monthly remuneration only. The vacancies may increase or decrease in future.
Vacancy Details
| Level | Post Name | No. of Posts | Remuneration per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. District Level | Deputy Project Director | 7 | ₹52,000 |
| A. District Level | Accountant cum Clerk | 4 | ₹30,000 |
| A. District Level | Computer Programmer | 9 | ₹25,000 |
| B. Block Level | Block Technology Manager | 33 | ₹30,000 |
| B. Block Level | Assistant Technology Manager | 257 | ₹25,000 |
| Total | 310 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | Open | OBC/MOBC | SC | ST (P) | ST (H) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Block Technology Manager | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 33 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | 97 | 88 | 23 | 33 | 16 | 257 |
The breakup for Deputy Project Director and Accountant cum Clerk is given in the official notification. Reservation is as per the Assam SC & ST (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1979. There is 30% reservation for women candidates within the reserved percentage where applicable, and 4% reservation for PwD candidates.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector | Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role in the Agriculture or Allied sector. A BTM with 5 years of working experience is also eligible. |
| Accountant cum Clerk | B.Com | Minimum 3 years of accountancy experience in a reputed organization |
| Computer Programmer | B.Tech or MCA | 1 year for B.Tech and 2 years for MCA |
| Block Technology Manager | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector with computer skills, or Agri Graduate with minimum 5 years of working experience as ATM | Minimum 2 years of field experience in Agri related activities |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Graduate (Agri / Allied sector) or Post Graduate (Agri / Allied sector) | Minimum 1 year of experience in Agri related activities |
Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification and the experience on the date of submission of the application.
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer | 21 years | 40 years |
| Block Technology Manager, Assistant Technology Manager | Not mentioned | 45 years |
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026, based on the HSLC / Matriculation admit card or certificate issued by a recognized Board / Council. No other document is accepted for age. Age relaxation, if any, is as per the Assam Government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹250 |
| Reserved Category | ₹125 |
| BPL and PwD | No fee |
The fee must be paid online only.
Salary
| Post | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | ₹52,000 |
| Accountant cum Clerk | ₹30,000 |
| Computer Programmer | ₹25,000 |
| Block Technology Manager | ₹30,000 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | ₹25,000 |
Selection Process
- Selection is solely on merit and marks obtained in the OMR based written test, followed by verification of original documents.
- Pattern: 100 objective multiple choice questions, 1 mark each, 100 marks in total. No negative marking. Duration is 3 hours.
- Centres (zone wise): Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar and Bongaigaon. Centres may change depending on the number of applications.
- Tie-break: Higher marks in the required qualification examination, then the senior candidate by age.
- The exam date, time and venue will be announced later through newspapers and www.aau.ac.in. Admit cards are downloaded from the application website, and no separate call letter is issued.
Exam Syllabus
| Post | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General English, Computer Knowledge, Agriculture Extension, Broad based Agriculture, ATMA and other Agriculture Department schemes |
| Accountant cum Clerk | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Computer Knowledge, General English, Accountancy |
| Computer Programmer | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Computer Application, Computer Science (Software and Hardware) |
| Block Technology Manager | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs, General English, Computer Knowledge, General Agriculture |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs, General English, Computer Knowledge, General Agriculture |
Exam rules: Use only a black or blue ball pen. Calculators and mobile phones are not allowed. Erasers and correction fluid are not allowed on the OMR sheet.
How to Apply for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?
- Visit online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload self-attested supporting documents (experience certificate, NOC, qualification certificate, caste certificate, etc.), one recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form on or before 4:00 PM of 11 December 2026.
Important: You can apply for only one post. If you apply for more than one post, your candidature will be cancelled automatically, because the exam for all posts is held on the same date and time. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Late applications will not be accepted.
Terms and Conditions
- The engagement is contractual for an initial 11 months, extendable by another 11 months at a time based on performance and continuation of the project.
- There is no claim for regular appointment or absorption in government service.
- Selected candidates can be posted in any district or block of Assam.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the written test.
- Selected candidates must bring a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of ₹20 to sign the contract agreement.
- The posts are under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam. AAU is not responsible for issuing appointment orders.
- The lists of valid and rejected applications will be published on www.aau.ac.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 12 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Written Test | To be announced |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 January 2026 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AAU ATMA recruitment 2026?
The last date is 4:00 PM of 11 December 2026. Applications start from 4:00 PM of 12 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 310 vacancies: Deputy Project Director 7, Accountant cum Clerk 4, Computer Programmer 9, Block Technology Manager 33 and Assistant Technology Manager 257.
Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs 250 for General and Rs 125 for reserved category candidates. BPL and PwD candidates are exempted. Payment is online.
Q4. What is the salary?
Rs 52,000 for Deputy Project Director, Rs 30,000 for Accountant cum Clerk and Block Technology Manager, and Rs 25,000 for Computer Programmer and Assistant Technology Manager, per month.
Q5. What is the selection process?
An OMR based written test of 100 questions (100 marks, 3 hours, no negative marking), followed by document verification.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Applying for more than one post leads to automatic cancellation of candidature.
Q7. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a contractual job for 11 months, extendable by 11 months at a time, co-terminus with the project.
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