The Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for 2025. In this notification a total 174 faculty positions across multiple designations including Director, Dean, Chairman, Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Candidates seeking academic and research opportunities in the agricultural education sector can apply online through the official CAU website from November 10, 2025, to December 6, 2025. The final hard copy of the application form, along with relevant supporting documents, must reach the university by December 15, 2025. Here we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.
CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization | Central Agricultural University (CAU) |
| Posts | 174 |
| Post Name | Director, Dean, Chairman, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | December 15, 2025 |
| Selection Process | Check Notification |
| Official Website | www.cau.ac.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies depending on the post applied for. However, the general criteria include:
For Professor and Associate Professor:
- Ph.D. in the relevant subject.
- A strong academic record with published research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Minimum years of teaching and research experience as specified in the official notification.
For Assistant Professor:
- Master’s degree in the concerned discipline with at least 55% marks.
- Must have qualified NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR or possess a Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
For Director, Dean, and Chairman:
- Ph.D. with proven administrative experience.
- Significant contributions to research and institutional development.
Age Limit (Maximum Age)
- Assistant Professor: Maximum 40 years.
- Associate Professor: Preferably below 50 years.
- Professor/Dean/Director: Preferably below 55 years. (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will be applicable as per Government of India rules.)
Selection Process
The selection process consists following stages:’
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
How To Apply Online For CAU Faculty Recruitment 2025
Candidates need to follow below steps to complete application process:
- Go to the official website at www.cau.ac.in.
- On the homepage, find “Careers” section.
- Fill application form with your Personal, Educational, and Contact details.
- Upload scanned documents such as Photo, Signature and Educational certificates.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |










