Assam government recruitment 2025: Applications begin for 489 posts under Directorate of Agriculture; check eligibility, syllabus and direct link to apply

Assam career 2025: The Directorate of Agriculture, Assam, under the Office of the Registrar, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), has invited online applications for 489 contractual posts under various agriculture extension projects. The recruitment is being conducted as per the directives of the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Assam, and appointments will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online only through the official website of the University. The last date to apply is December 31, 2025.

Assam Directorate of Agriculture recruitment 2025: Vacancy overview

Below is the post-wise breakup of vacancies, recruitment mode and monthly remuneration announced under this recruitment drive.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification and experience requirements to be eligible to apply.

Nationality

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age limit (as on January 1, 2025)

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 40 years for Deputy Project Director, Accountant-cum-Clerk and Computer Programmer

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of Assam norms for reserved categories.

Educational qualification

• Deputy Project Director: Postgraduate degree in Agriculture or Allied Sector
• Accountant-cum-Clerk: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Computer Programmer: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science or Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Block Technology Manager: Postgraduate degree in Agriculture or Allied Sector with graduation in Agriculture or Allied Sector
• Assistant Technology Manager: Graduate degree in Agriculture or Allied Sector

Candidates must possess the required qualification on the date of submission of application.

Experience (post-qualification)

• Deputy Project Director: Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience in agriculture or allied sector
• Accountant-cum-Clerk: Experience in accounting with knowledge of Government accounting systems preferred
• Computer Programmer: Minimum 2 years of experience in B.Tech and 2 years for MCA candidates
• Block Technology Manager: Minimum 2 years of experience in agriculture-related activities
• Assistant Technology Manager: Minimum 1 year of experience in agriculture-related activities

Selection process

The selection of candidates will be carried out through a written examination followed by document verification.

1. Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test.
3. The written examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with no negative marking.
4. The final selection will be based on performance in the written test and document verification.

Syllabus for Assam Agriculture recruitment written test

The syllabus includes:

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning
3. General Awareness
4. Agriculture and Allied Sector topics (post-specific)
5. Computer Knowledge and Computer Applications (for relevant posts)
6. English Language
7. Domain-specific subjects related to the post applied for

How to apply for Assam Directorate of Agriculture Recruitment 2025

Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their application:

• Visit the official website of Assam Agricultural University: aau.ac.in
• Go to the recruitment or advertisement section
• Click on the link for Advertisement No. 5/2025
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
• Fill in the application form carefully with personal, educational and experience details
• Upload scanned copies of required documents, including certificates and photographs
• Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference

Direct link to apply here.

Note: Applications submitted after December 31, 2025, will not be accepted.

Important note for candidates

The number of vacancies advertised may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements. Applications that are incomplete or submitted through offline modes will be summarily rejected. The engagement under this recruitment process will be purely contractual in nature and will not confer any right to permanent employment or future regularisation.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!