Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), located in Pantnagar in Uttarakhand, has released a major recruitment notification for several teaching, administrative, and support positions across its campuses. The university is looking to fill vacancies at multiple levels — professor, associate professor, assistant professor, assistant librarian, assistant director, and physical education instructor — making this one of the largest hiring drives undertaken by the institution in recent years.
The notification applies to both experienced and non-experienced candidates, meaning eligible fresh graduates who meet the minimum academic thresholds can also apply alongside professionals already working in academia or related fields. This dual-track approach is designed to widen the pool of applicants and give new graduates a foothold into the university system while ensuring that senior roles are filled by candidates with substantial professional experience.
GBPUAT, established in 1960, is one of the oldest agricultural universities in India and operates under the state government of Uttarakhand. It has been consistently ranked among the top agricultural institutions in the country by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and other ranking bodies. The university runs undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across agriculture, veterinary science, horticulture, forestry, home science, and allied disciplines. The current recruitment drive reflects the university's effort to strengthen its academic and administrative faculties to cope with growing student enrolment and expanded research activities.
Candidates are expected to hold relevant postgraduate or doctoral degrees depending on the level of the position. For professor-level posts, a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of research publications are typically required, along with prior teaching or administrative experience. Associate Professor roles generally ask for a Ph.D. with a smaller number of published papers and a few years of service. Assistant Professor positions may be open to candidates who have cleared national eligibility tests such as the National Eligibility Test (NET) or the Research Service Examination (RSE), depending on the discipline.
The assistant librarian role requires a Master's degree in Library and Information Science along with a qualified librarian credential, while the assistant director and physical education positions demand specific background qualifications in their respective domains. The selection process is expected to include a written examination, interview, and in some cases a demonstration or practical test for subject-specific and physical education roles.
The full recruitment advertisement, listed as Advertisement No. A-28/20, was circulated through official channels including the university website and the All Government Job portal. Candidates are advised to check the official GBPUAT notification for exact cut-off dates, detailed eligibility criteria, application fees, and the complete list of vacant positions organized by department.
