Overview
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Nandinagar, PB No.6, Bidar – 585401, Karnataka has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (in various Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries and Allied subjects) (96 posts (Professor: 20, Associate Professor: 22, Assistant Professor: 54 - approximate, refer post-wise tables) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only - at kvafsu recruitment portal: www.kvafsu.edu.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Nandinagar, PB No.6, Bidar – 585401, Karnataka
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 20-06-2026. Candidates of Veterinary Science must possess and upload a valid registration of Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India. Separate applications must be submitted for different positions. Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory for all posts - candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC level must qualify a Kannada language test (max 150 marks, minimum 50% to qualify; standard of first language Kannada at SSLC level) before being called for interview. Post: Essential Qualifications | Experience Required Professor (Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200): 1. Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science in concerned discipline from SAU/SVU/Deemed University or recognized university. 2. Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA in concerned/allied subject. 3. Ph.D. degree in concerned/Allied Subject as notified by the university with published work of high quality - minimum 10 research publications in NAAS rated/UGC listed journals. 4. Knowledge of Kannada mandatory. 5. Minimum score as stipulated in prescribed score card. | Minimum 10 years of Teaching/Research/Extension experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor and/or research at equivalent level; out of which 2 years in the cadre of Associate Professor (pay band Rs. 1,31,400–2,…
- Vacancies
- 96 posts (Professor: 20, Associate Professor: 22, Assistant Professor: 54 - approximate, refer post-wise tables)
- Advertisement No
- No.R/KVAFSU/Rectt/Teaching Posts/2026-27 dated 21/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 20-06-2026 (5:00 PM)
Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Application | 22-05-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20-06-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Date of Notification | 21/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission of Applications | 20-06-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Eligibility Determined As On | 20-06-2026 (last date of submission of application) |
| Document Verification / Interview Date | To be notified on www.kvafsu.edu.in |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 96 Teaching posts have been announced across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor categories for both Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre. Kalyana Karnataka Cadre Posts are reserved to candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka region only. Local candidates of the Kalyana-Karnataka region are eligible to apply for positions in both the Local Cadre and the Residual Cadre. The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post(s) at any time without giving any reason. PROFESSOR POSTS - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (Pay Scale: Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200) Sl. No.: Name of the Subject | No. of Posts 1: Veterinary Anatomy | 1 2: Veterinary Physiology / Veterinary Biochemistry | 1 3: Livestock Product Technology | 1 4: Veterinary Microbiology | 1 5: Veterinary Pathology | 1 6: Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 7: Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | 1 8: Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 9: Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 1 10: Veterinary Parasitology | 1 11: Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 1 12: Dairy Technology | 1 13: Dairy Engineering | 1 14: Aquaculture | 1 Total (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre): 14 Kalyana Karnataka Cadre Roster (14 posts - Interse Merit): GM(G)-2, GM(W)-2, GM(R)-2, GM(PH-VH)-1, SC(G)-1, SC(W)-1, ST(G)-1, CAT-1(G)-1, 2A(G)-1, 2A(W)-1, 2B(G)-1 PROFESSOR POSTS - Residual Parent Cadre (Pay Scale: Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200) Sl. No.: Name of the Subject | No. of Posts 1: Veterinary Anatomy | 1…
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 20-06-2026. Candidates of Veterinary Science must possess and upload a valid registration of Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India. Separate applications must be submitted for different positions. Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory for all posts - candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC level must qualify a Kannada language test (max 150 marks, minimum 50% to qualify; standard of first language Kannada at SSLC level) before being called for interview. Post: Essential Qualifications | Experience Required Professor (Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200): 1. Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science in concerned discipline from SAU/SVU/Deemed University or recognized university. 2. Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA in concerned/allied subject. 3. Ph.D. degree in concerned/Allied Subject as notified by the university with published work of high quality - minimum 10 research publications in NAAS rated/UGC listed journals. 4. Knowledge of Kannada mandatory. 5. Minimum score as stipulated in prescribed score card. | Minimum 10 years of Teaching/Research/Extension experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor and/or research at equivalent level; out of which 2 years in the cadre of Associate Professor (pay band Rs. 1,31,400–2,…
Age Limit
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. Category: Upper Age Limit (as on 20-06-2026) General Merit (UR): 40 years 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B categories: 43 years SC, ST and Cat-I categories: 45 years In-service candidates and other categories: As per relevant orders of Government of Karnataka in vogue
Application Fee
Application fee is to be paid online after successful submission of the application form. The fee is non-refundable. Separate application along with registration fee must be submitted for each post applied for. Incomplete applications and applications without payment of prescribed fees will be rejected. Category: Application Fee GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B categories: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST / Cat-I categories: Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) After successful payment, the candidate may download a receipt of the submitted application - this receipt must be printed and submitted to KVAFSU during physical verification of documents.
Selection Process
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 Pr…
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the Recruitment Portal on the KVAFSU website www.kvafsu.edu.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applicants must first register on the Recruitment Portal, after which they can fill up the prescribed online application form. Separate applications with separate registration fees must be submitted for each post applied for. After successful submission, the fee payment link will appear - fee payment must be completed for the application to be valid. The eligibility of the candidate will be determined as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 20-06-2026. Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded (JPEG/JPG/PDF format; max 500 KB each): • Recent passport-size photograph • Signature • Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate (if applicable) as per Karnataka Government proforma issued by concerned Competent Authority • Educational qualification certificates and marksheets from Matriculation (10th Standard) onwards • Experience certificates / Employment record details clearly mentioning date, month, year of appointment, scale of pay, and pay drawn • Valid registration of Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India (both sides if expiry date is on back; signature and expiry date must be clearly visible) - for Veterinary Science candidates • Certificate for 371-J (Kalyana Karnataka) category as per proforma prescribed by Govt. of Karnataka vide Order No. DPAR 43 HKC 2013 - issued by Assistant Commissioner only • Rural…
Important Instructions
• Online mode of application is mandatory - no other mode will be accepted. Application portal opens on 22-05-2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 20-06-2026 at 5:00 PM. • Separate applications with separate registration fees must be submitted for each post applied for. • Only information submitted online (including uploaded documents and research publication details) will be considered for eligibility, Academic Score, and shortlisting - no additional claims at document verification stage. • Incomplete applications will be rejected - filling all mandatory fields is required. • No changes are permitted after submitting the application form. • Mere eligibility does not entitle any candidate for being called for interview - applicants with higher qualifications and merit will be given preference. • Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory for all posts. Candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC level must qualify in Kannada Language Test (max 150 marks, minimum 50%) before being called for interview. • Kalyana Karnataka Cadre posts are reserved exclusively for local candidates of the Kalyana Karnataka region. Local candidates appointed to Residual Cadre posts shall not be eligible to claim Article 371(J) reservation benefits during entire service period. • Candidates of Veterinary Science must upload valid KVC/VCI registration - signature and expiry date must be clearly visible; incomplete/poor visibility leads to rejection. • Candidates previously selected in KVAFSU teaching recruitments…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 96 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts?
Commencement of Online Application: 22-05-2026 (10:00 AM); Last Date for Online Application: 20-06-2026 (5:00 PM); Date of Notification: 21/05/2026; Last Date for Online Submission of Applications: 20-06-2026 (5:00 PM); Eligibility Determined As On: 20-06-2026 (last date of submission of application); Document Verification / Interview Date: To be notified on www.kvafsu.edu.in
What is the application fee?
Application fee is to be paid online after successful submission of the application form. The fee is non-refundable. Separate application along with registration fee must be submitted for each post applied for. Incomplete applications and applications without payment of prescribed fees will be rejected. Category: Application Fee GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B categories: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST / Cat-I categories: Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) After successful payment, the candidate may download a receipt of the submitted application - this receipt must be printed and submitted to KVAFSU during physical verification of documents.
What is the age limit?
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. Category: Upper Age Limit (as on 20-06-2026) General Merit (UR): 40 years 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B categories: 43 years SC, ST and Cat-I categories: 45 years In-service candidates and other categories: As per relevant orders of Government of Karnataka in vogue
What is the selection process?
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 …