AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 310 Posts, Check Vacancy, Eligibility and Last Date

The Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has released Advertisement No. 5/2026 for the AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment, 310 contractual posts will be filled under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms” (CSS-ATMA, Agriculture Extension), on behalf of the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Assam. Applications started on 12 November 2026 (4:00 PM), the last date to apply is 11 December 2026 (4:00 PM), and the exam date will be notified later on the AAU website. Selection is based on a written OMR-based examination only – there is no interview. This article covers the AAU ATMA recruitment 2026 apply online last date, vacancy, eligibility, fee and exam pattern in one place. All details below are from the official advertisement. Candidates tracking another Assam recruitment can also read our Assam CM Fellow Recruitment 2026 guide.

AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026 – Overview

AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The fee deadline is the same as the application deadline: 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM. Do not wait for the last day, because the portal closes at 4:00 PM sharp.

AAU ATMA Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise and Category-Wise Details

Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) has the most posts at 257, followed by Block Technology Manager (BTM) at 33. The full break-up from the official advertisement (the count may increase or decrease in future):

Category-wise total posts. Open 114, OBC-MOBC 108, SC 31, ST(P) 34 and ST(H) 23, adding up to 310. Horizontally, 30% of the posts are reserved for women and 4% for persons with disabilities (PwD). District-level posts account for 20 vacancies and block-level posts for 290 vacancies.

AAU ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Age is counted as on 1 January 2026, as per the HSLC or Matriculation admit card or certificate. For district-level posts (Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk and Computer Programmer), the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. For block-level posts (Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager), the upper age limit is 45 years. The advertisement does not state a separate minimum age for block-level posts. Age relaxation applies as per Assam Government rules.

Post-wise qualification and experience. The qualification differs for every post, and a wrong combination is the most common reason for rejection, so check your post carefully before applying.

Who can apply. The engagement is purely contractual, and posting can be anywhere in any district or block of Assam. No candidate can claim posting in the home district. Selected candidates must sign a contract agreement on Rs 20 non-judicial stamp paper at the time of joining.

AAU ATMA Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates claiming the BPL exemption must upload the BPL ration card or certificate, and PwD candidates must upload the disability certificate.

How to Apply for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official application portal at online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026 between 12 November 2026 (4:00 PM) and 11 December 2026 (4:00 PM).
2. Choose only ONE post to apply for. Exams for all posts are on the same date and time, so applying for more than one post leads to automatic disqualification.
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details exactly as per your certificates.
4. Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and your scanned signature.
5. Upload the HSLC or Class 10 admit card or pass certificate as date-of-birth proof, degree or PG mark sheets and certificates, and work experience certificates.
6. Upload the caste or community certificate from the competent Assam authority, the BPL ration card or certificate if claiming fee exemption, the disability certificate if applicable, and an NOC from your present employer if employed.
7. Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
8. Submit the form before 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM, and keep a printout of the submitted application for future use.

One application only. A candidate may apply for one post only. Multiple applications lead to automatic disqualification, because the examinations for all posts are held on the same date and time.

AAU ATMA Exam Pattern 2026

There is a single OMR-based objective written examination for all posts. There is no interview, and the merit list is based on the written examination.

Tie-breaking rule. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the qualifying degree is placed above, and if the tie still remains, the candidate senior in age is placed above.

Exam centres and admit card. The examination will be held zone-wise at Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar and Bongaigaon. The exam date and the admit card date have not been announced yet; both will be notified on the AAU website, and the exam date will also be published in local dailies.

AAU ATMA Syllabus 2026 – Post-Wise Topics

All posts share five common subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Computer Knowledge. Each post then adds its own subjects, as given below.

AAU ATMA Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – OMR-based written examination. Selection is through the written examination only: 100 objective questions for 100 marks, with no negative marking and a duration of 3 hours. There is no interview at any stage.

Stage 2 – Document verification and engagement. Selected candidates are engaged on a purely contractual basis for an initial period of 11 months, extendable for further 11-month terms on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project. There is no claim for regular appointment or absorption. Posting can be anywhere in any district or block of Assam.

AAU ATMA Salary 2026

Selected candidates receive a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration, which is Rs 52,000 for Deputy Project Director, Rs 30,000 for Accountant cum Clerk, Rs 25,000 for Computer Programmer, Rs 30,000 for Block Technology Manager and Rs 25,000 for Assistant Technology Manager. The advertisement fixes only this consolidated monthly remuneration. It publishes no separate basic pay, allowances or “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates and should not be treated as official.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

There are 310 contractual posts: Deputy Project Director 7, Accountant cum Clerk 4, Computer Programmer 9, Block Technology Manager 33 and Assistant Technology Manager 257. District-level posts are 20 and block-level posts are 290. The advertisement says the vacancies may increase or decrease in future.

What is the last date to apply for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM. Applications open on 12 November 2026 at 4:00 PM, and can be submitted only at online.aau.ac.in/atma-2026.

What is the age limit for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. For district-level posts (Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk and Computer Programmer), the age limit is 21 to 40 years. For block-level posts (Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager), the upper age limit is 45 years. The advertisement does not state a separate minimum age for block-level posts. Age relaxation applies as per Assam Government rules.

What is the qualification for Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) in AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

The qualification for Assistant Technology Manager is a Graduate (Agri or Allied) or PG (Agri or Allied) degree, with minimum 1 year experience in agri-related field activities.

What is the application fee for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs 250 for General candidates and Rs 125 for reserved categories (OBC/MOBC, SC, ST-P and ST-H). BPL and PwD candidates are exempt from the fee. The fee is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

What is the exam pattern for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through an OMR-based objective written examination only. There are 100 questions for 100 marks, with 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking, and a duration of 3 hours. Candidates must use a blue or black ballpoint pen only. There is no interview.

What is the salary in AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

The fixed monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs 52,000 for Deputy Project Director, Rs 30,000 for Accountant cum Clerk, Rs 25,000 for Computer Programmer, Rs 30,000 for Block Technology Manager and Rs 25,000 for Assistant Technology Manager. The engagement is contractual for an initial period of 11 months.

Can I apply for more than one post in AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

No. A candidate may apply for only one post. The examinations for all posts are held on the same date and time, and multiple applications lead to automatic disqualification.

When will the AAU ATMA exam date and admit card be announced?

The exam date and admit card date have not been announced yet. Both will be notified on the AAU website, and the exam date will also be published in local dailies.

What is the selection process for AAU ATMA Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through the OMR-based written examination only. There is no interview. In case of a tie, higher marks in the qualifying degree decide first, followed by seniority in age.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. 5/2026 on aau.ac.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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