Applications in prescribed forms are invited from the Indian Nationals for filling up the following posts of TEACHERS of the Viswavidyalaya in the prescribed Pay Band with admissible Allowances and Benefits as per University norms.

S.No Name of Posts No.Posts Age limit Pay Scale
1 Professor 6 55 years or less Academic Level 14 with entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-
2 Associate Professor 5 45 years or less Academic Level 13A with entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400/-
3 Assistant Professor 11 37 years or less Academic Level 10 with entry pay of Rs. 57,700/-
  1. PROFESSOR:

Essential Qualifications:

  • A 1st or high 2nd class Master Degree in the subject or discipline following a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture or Technology / Engineering / Agricultural Engineering depending on the post.
  • An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification/Doctoral Degree in the concerned/ allied / relevant discipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in teaching and/or research and/or extension education with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 (ten) publications as books and/or research / policy papers.
  • A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience and/or experience in research and/or experience in Extension Education in the relevant field of specialization in a University/College or National Level Institutions /industries, including experience of having guided doctoral students.
  • A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in Appendix III Table II(B) of UGC Regulations 2016.

 Desirable qualifications: Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:-

Essential Qualifications:-

  • A 1st or high 2nd class Master Degree in the subject or discipline following a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture or Technology/ Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering depending on the post.
  • A Ph.D. degree in the concerned / relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 (eight) years’ experience of teaching and / or research and/ or extension education in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University /College or National Research Institute / industry with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 (five) publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
  • A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicators (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out the in Appendix III Table II(B) of UGC Regulations 2016.

Desirable Qualifications:-

Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses and technologymediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided students at Master and/or Ph.D. level.

3. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:-

Essential qualifications:-

  • A 1st or high 2nd class Master Degree in the subject or discipline following a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture or Technology/ Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering depending on the post.
  • Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR, ICAR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET; the certificate thereby submitted has to be a valid one.
  • Candidates who are awarded a Ph.D. degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC Regulations, 2009 (Minimum Standards and Procedures for award of M. Phil /Ph.D. Degree) and so adopted by the University, shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
  • NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Master Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.

Application Fee:-

Interested candidates are required to apply in the prescribed form available in the University website www.ubkv.ac.in with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (or US$ 100 for candidates applying from abroad) for candidates of categories Unreserved (UR) / OBC-A / OBC-B AND Rs. 500/- (or US$ 50 for candidates applying from abroad) for candidates of categories SC / ST to be paid electronically / online or through demand draft of any Nationalised Bank with name, address, post applied for

General Instructions:-

  1. The Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya shall NOT remain responsible for any postal delay and shall NOT enter in to any correspondence on the aspect.
  2. No travelling allowance / daily allowance (T.A. /D.A.) shall be admissible for appearing in the interview. On the basis of records/ testimonials, selection may be done in absentia in case of internal candidates, if the candidate is abroad and unable to appear before the Selection Committee and formal approach is made to the University in that regard.
  3. Selected candidate will be required to execute a bond on non-judicial stamp paper at the time of their joining stating that he/she will serve the University for at least two years.
  4. The candidates should attach documents as specified in the application form. SC / ST / OBC-A / OBCB candidates must attach self-attested copy of relevant certificate issued by the competent authority. Incomplete applications and applications not accompanied with the prescribed fee (unless exempted) are liable to be rejected. No correspondence shall be entertained in this aspect.
  5. Original documents in support of various claims should be produced at the time of interview. A candidate must be in sound health. He/she must be prepared to undergo such medical examination and satisfy such medical authority as required.
  6. Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya is a Govt. of West Bengal funded University. The grant of leave, pay, advance, traveling and other allowances, and other service conditions of the teachers of the University are regulated in accordance with the relevant rules/ regulations/instructions of the Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya / Govt. of WB from time to time.
  7. The decision of the Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya with regard to the eligibility or otherwise of any candidate based upon screening of the application and particulars/records submitted with the application by the candidate shall be final, and the University will not enter in to any correspondence in this regard with the ineligible candidates.
  8. Canvassing in any manner shall lead to disqualification. The candidates are advised to carefully go through the details relevant to the post applied for and fill up the application form carefully as it is considered for evaluation and scoring. Include any significant contribution relevant to the post, in Sl no. 28 of the Application form, if the same is not covered elsewhere. In case of candidates dealing with work related to coordination/facilitation/Institute development programme, etc. the same can be provided here for evaluation.
  9. Providing any false information or claim may render the candidate liable to action as deemed fit by the authority apart from disqualification of candidature. Mere possession of the essential qualification shall not make an applicant entitled to be called for interview.
  10. Age may be relaxed for exceptionally qualified /experienced candidates. Application incomplete in any respect will be rejected without adducing any reason thereof. All the degrees and diplomas furnished by candidates should have validity as per prevalent legislative enactments and judicial directives applicable as required not without limitations of applicability mutatis mutandis in due course also. The decision of the screening / selection committee shall be final.

Address:-

The Registrar (Recruitment Section), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Pundibari, Dist. Cooch Behar, Pin-736165, West Bengal 

How to Apply:-

The filled-in application forms, complete in all respect (super scribed as “Application Form for the post of ……………, Category…………” with full address of the candidate on the left side of the envelop) shall have to reach the office of The Registrar (Recruitment Section), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Pundibari, Dist. Cooch Behar, Pin-736165, West Bengal within 18 Nov 2020 (Wednesday).

Employed person shall apply through proper channel. In case of anticipatory delay they shall send an ADVANCE COPY (clearly mentioning ‘ADVANCE COPY OF APPLICATION’) with requisite fee (with original demand draft / electronic / online transaction receipt / proof of electronic / online payment of requisite fee) within 18 Nov 2020 (Wednesday). The original copy of application, duly forwarded by the employer with the No Objection Certificate as per stipulated format “Certificate of Verification by Employer” as provided in the application form, has to mandatorily reach the office of The Registrar (Recruitment Section), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Pundibari, Dist. Cooch Behar, Pin-736165, West Bengal on or before the date of interview (if called for).

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