KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 96 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Nandinagar, PB No.6, Bidar – 585401, KarnatakaKarnataka96 Vacancies
KVAFSU Bidar is hiring 96 Teaching posts (Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor) across Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Residual Parent Cadre, last date 20 June 2026 (5:00 PM).
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KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 96 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts – Overview
| Selection Procedure | Shortlisting of candidates shall be governed based on Prescribed Qualification,Score Card and Guidelines for Direct Recruitment of Teachers (No:R/KVAFSU/ACM-CA/Teaching SCD/2025-26 dated 12.11.2025) and Score Card as prescribed under Annexure 1-3 as per guidelines of KVAFSU available on KVAFSU website. Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate to be called for interview - applicants having higher qualification and merit will be given preference. Good Academic Record for all teaching positions shall be as defined in the KVAFSU Score Card.,Stage 1 - Application Scrutiny and Score Card-based Shortlisting,All online applications will be scrutinized for eligibility. Shortlisting will be based on Academic Score as per the prescribed KVAFSU Score Card (Annexure 1-3). Only information submitted online - including uploaded relevant documents and details of research publications entered in the online application - will be considered for determining eligibility,Academic Score allocation,and shortlisting. No additional claims or documents will be considered during original document verification.,Stage 2 - Kannada Language Test (if applicable),Candidates who did not study Kannada as a first,second,or third language in SSLC or equivalent qualification must qualify in a Kannada Language Test (one paper,maximum 150 marks,minimum qualifying marks 50%,standard of first language Kannada at SSLC level) before being called for interview for any teaching post (Professor,Associate Professor,or Assistant Professor).,Stage 3 - Document Verification,Shortlisted candidates must submit self-attested copies of certificates and marksheets from Matriculation (10th Standard) onwards,reprints of publications,and certificates in support of their research score along with 3 sets of hard copies of the application form during physical verification of original documents.,Stage 4 - Interview,Candidates clearing document verification will be called for interview. Provisional selection list preparation shall be in accordance with the Karnataka Act No. 1 of 2019. |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://kvafsu.edu.in/ |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified on www.kvafsu.edu.in |
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Age Limit
| Notes | Age limit is applicable only for Assistant Professor posts. Age is calculated as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 20-06-2026. No age limit has been specified for Professor and Associate Professor posts in this notification. Age relaxation for in-service candidates and other categories shall be considered based on the relevant orders of Government of Karnataka in vogue. |
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Important Links
| Download KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 and how many vacancies are there?
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment drive for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries and allied subjects at KVAFSU, Bidar. A total of 96 teaching vacancies are notified across Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre under the 2016 ICAR/UGC pay scale.
Q: What are the important dates for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The notification was issued on 21 May 2026, and the online application starts from 22 May 2026 (10:00 AM). The last date for online submission of applications is 20 June 2026 (5:00 PM), and eligibility is calculated as on this date.
Q: What are the post-wise vacancies in KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
KVAFSU has announced 96 posts approximately, including Professor – 20 posts, Associate Professor – 22 posts, and Assistant Professor – 54 posts, distributed between Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Residual Parent Cadre as per roster and subject-wise tables in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for detailed subject-wise and cadre-wise vacancy breakup before applying.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in KVAFSU 2026?
For all teaching posts, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science in the relevant discipline from a recognized SAU/SVU/Deemed/recognized university. Additionally, Professor and Associate Professor require a relevant Master’s degree (55% marks, 50% for SC/ST), Ph.D., research publications and prescribed experience, while Assistant Professor needs a relevant Master’s degree with NET or Ph.D. (as per UGC 2009/2016 NET exemption rules) along with other conditions mentioned in the KVAFSU score card guidelines.
Q: Is knowledge of Kannada compulsory for KVAFSU Teaching Posts 2026?
Yes, knowledge of Kannada is mandatory for all KVAFSU teaching posts. Candidates who have not studied Kannada at SSLC (10th) level must qualify a Kannada Language Test (one paper, 150 marks, 50% qualifying, SSLC first language standard) before being called for interview.
Q: What is the age limit for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is applicable only for Assistant Professor posts, where the upper age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Cat-I as on 20 June 2026. No specific upper age limit has been prescribed in the notification for Professor and Associate Professor posts; relaxation for in-service and other categories is as per Government of Karnataka rules.
Q: What is the application fee for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000/- for GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B categories and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates, payable online only after submission of the application form. The fee is non-refundable, and a separate application with separate fee is required for each post applied for.
Q: How are candidates selected in KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on Academic Score / Score Card based shortlisting, followed by document verification and interview as per KVAFSU Prescribed Qualifications and Score Card guidelines (No:R/KVAFSU/ACM-CA/Teaching SCD/2025-26). Only details and documents submitted in the online application will be used to compute the Academic Score, and mere eligibility does not guarantee being called for interview.
Q: How can I apply online for KVAFSU Teaching Posts 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the KVAFSU recruitment portal available on the official website www.kvafsu.edu.in under Recruitment/Teaching Posts. After registration, candidates should fill the online form, upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, KVC/VCI registration, reservation certificates, etc.), submit the application and then complete online fee payment; only then will the application be treated as valid.
Q: Who can apply for Kalyana Karnataka (371-J) Cadre posts in KVAFSU Recruitment 2026?
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) posts are reserved exclusively for local candidates of the Kalyana Karnataka region as per Article 371(J) provisions. Local candidates of Kalyana Karnataka can apply for both Local Cadre and Residual Parent Cadre posts, but those appointed in Residual Cadre will not be eligible to claim 371(J) reservation benefits during their entire service.