Mahatma Gandhi Udyanikee Evam Vanikee Vishwavidyalaya Dean, Assistant Professor, Librarian Recruitment 2026

This recruitment drive addresses candidates across three distinct academic career stages. For the post of Dean, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in any branch of horticulture alongside twenty years of total experience in teaching, research, or extension, including at least five years as a Professor or an equivalent post. For Assistant Professor positions, candidates require a relevant Master's degree with at least 55% marks, with candidates possessing teaching, research, or extension publications holding a notable advantage.

For the Assistant Librarian posts, eligibility mandates a Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks. To confirm your age criteria against official university guidelines, you can utilize the age calculator before submitting your application.

• Dean: Academic Level-14 (Pay Scale: ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200).
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10 (Pay Scale: ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400).
• Assistant Librarian: Academic Level-10 (Pay Scale: ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400).

Appointees receive competitive government academic pay scales with standard allowances such as Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as per Chhattisgarh state university rules. For these regular salaried posts, NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA under the National Pension System, assuming the post falls under the defined pension scheme. Assistant Professors progress through the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) to Academic Level 11, Level 12, and eventually Associate Professor at Level 13A based on service length, publications, and research performance. You can estimate your net take-home earnings with the salary calculator.

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Following the interview, the university publishes the select and waitlist panels. Shortlisted candidates receive appointment letters and undergo document verification to validate their original degrees, caste credentials, and past service certificates. A standard medical fitness examination is conducted through an authorized medical board prior to formal induction.

After completing verification, newly appointed faculty and officers complete their joining formalities at the designated constituent college or central campus. Appointees serve a probation period as prescribed under university rules before being confirmed in their substantive academic posts.

Mahatma Gandhi Udyanikee Evam Vanikee Vishwavidyalaya is a specialized state university established in Durg, Chhattisgarh. The university was set up by the Government of Chhattisgarh to spearhead advanced education, specialized research, and extension activities in the vital sectors of horticulture and forestry.

The institution oversees multiple horticulture and forestry research stations and colleges across the state. It plays an essential role in training agricultural scientists, developing localized plant varieties, and boosting farm productivity, making it a reliable and reputable academic employer.

The Dean serves as an administrative and academic leader responsible for managing faculty affairs, academic curricula, research output, and college administration. The role demands extensive institutional oversight, liaising with state authorities, and guiding departmental chairs.

Assistant Professors engage directly in classroom teaching, laboratory instruction, student evaluation, and field-based extension research. Assistant Librarians manage university library operations, cataloging systems, digital repository databases, and academic literature access for faculty and scholars.