The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has released an official notification (No. COAPAD/139/2026-S2, dated 22-10-2026) inviting online applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Contract) in the Department of Agronomy at the College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasaragod District.
- Organization Name: Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
- College: College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasaragod, Kerala
- Notification Number: COAPAD/139/2026-S2
- Date of Notification: 22 October 2026
- Post Name: Assistant Professor (Contract) – Agronomy
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Job Location: Padannakkad, Kasaragod, Kerala
- Consolidated Remuneration: ₹44,100/- per month
- Application Mode: Online submission via Google Form (No hard copies required to be mailed/sent beforehand)
- Last Date for Online Application: 02 November 2026 up to 4:00 PM
- Date & Time of Written Test / Interview: 05 November 2026 at 09:30 AM
- Official Website: www.kau.in / coapad.kau.in
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from the concerned Faculty recognized by Kerala Agricultural University.
- Master’s Degree in the relevant subject recognized by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever grading system is followed).
- Relaxation: A 5% relaxation of marks is allowed for SC/ST and Differently-abled (physically and visually) categories.
- National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ICAR, UGC, CSIR, AICTE, or similar tests accredited by the UGC.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Malayalam language to read and write.
- Ph.D. in the relevant subject recognized by Kerala Agricultural University.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Not over 50 years as of 01.01.2026.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxable for SC, ST, and OBC communities as per the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules 1958, as amended from time to time.
Selection Procedure
- Online Registration: Candidates must submit their details via the official Google Form link provided on the KAU/College website before the deadline.
- Walk-in / Scheduled Interview & Test: No separate call letters will be sent to applicants. Candidates who applied online are required to appear directly for a written test/interview on 05 November 2026 at 09:30 AM at the College of Agriculture, Padannakkad.
- Document Verification: Candidates must bring a filled-in application form (downloaded word format from the notification), a passport-size photograph, identification proof, and originals along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents (proof of age, SSLC, degree certificates, master’s mark lists, NET certificates, Ph.D. proofs, experience certificates, and publications).
How to Apply
Thozhil Vaarthakal Pro-Tip: Ensure you fill out the official Google Form linked on the KAU coapad portal before the strict 2 November deadline. Prepare your word-format application form and self-attested copies in advance to carry directly to the interview venue on 5 November.
- Access the official notification and online application Google Form link via www.kau.in or coapad.kau.in.
- Fill out all required fields in the Google Form and submit it on or before 02 November 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Download the application form template in MS Word format attached to the notification, fill it out, and attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates.
- Attend the interview directly on 05 November 2026 at 09:30 AM at the College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasaragod district (located alongside NH 66 between Nileshwar and Kanhangad) carrying your completed application packet and original documents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission (Google Form) | 02 November 2026, 04:00 PM |
| Date & Time of Written Test / Interview | 05 November 2026, 09:30 AM |
Official Links & Portals
| Details | Information / Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | https://www.kau.in/sites/default/files/announcements/033.pdf |
| Official Website Link | Kerala Agricultural University Portal |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify all eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, and general conditions against the official Kerala Agricultural University notification before applying.