Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, has officially released a detailed recruitment notification inviting online applications for various Teaching Staff positions. The university aims to fill Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in different departments related to Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences.
This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong academic backgrounds, research achievements, and teaching experience to join one of Karnataka’s leading agricultural and veterinary universities. The recruitment is conducted under the ICAR/UGC pay scale system, ensuring competitive salaries and career progression for selected candidates.
The selection will be strictly based on merit, qualifications, research score, and adherence to prescribed eligibility criteria as per KVAFSU Act 2004 and KVAFSU Statute 2009.
Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for KVAFSU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2025 must take note of the following important dates:
- Notification Release Date: 12 November 2025
- Start of Online Application: 14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Submit Application: 13 December 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
All applications must be submitted through the official KVAFSU recruitment portal within the given time frame. Offline or postal applications will not be accepted; candidates must apply online only.
Vacancy Details
KVAFSU has announced teaching vacancies across several key subjects in the university’s Veterinary Science departments. The posts are distributed among Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors. The recruitment includes both Residual Parent Cadre and Local Cadre (Kalyana Karnataka Region) categories.
1. Professor Posts (Pay Scale: Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,78,200)
| Subject | No. of Posts | Roster Details |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Anatomy | 1 | SC(B) – 1 |
| Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry (VPY/VBC) | 1 | Cat-I – 1 |
| Livestock Production & Management | 1 | 2A – 1 |
| Livestock Farm Complex (LPM-1) | 1 | GM(R) – 1 |
| Veterinary Clinical Complex (VMD/VSR/VGO) | 1 | GM (PD-VH) – 1 |
| Total | 5 | — |
2. Associate Professor Posts (Pay Scale: Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100)
| Subject | No. of Posts | Roster Details |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Anatomy | 1 | SC(B) – 1 |
| Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry | 1 | Cat-I – 1 |
| Livestock Production & Management | 1 | 2A – 1 |
| Veterinary Pathology | 1 | GM(R) – 1 |
| Veterinary Clinical Complex (VMD/VSR/VGO) | 1 | GM (PD-VH) – 1 |
| Total | 5 | — |
3. Assistant Professor Posts (Pay Scale: Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400)
| Subject | No. of Posts | Roster Details |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Anatomy | 7 | GM, ST, SC, 2A, 3A, 3B, PD-VH (Various) |
| Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry | 3 | UPY – 2, VBC – 1 |
| Livestock Production & Management | 2 | LPM – 1, Poultry – 1 |
| Livestock Farm Complex | 4 | VMD – 1, AGB – 1, ANN – 1, LPM – 1 |
| Veterinary Clinical Complex | 4 | VMD – 1, VSR – 1, VGO – 1, VPP – 1 |
| Total | 20 | — |
Overall Total Vacancies: 30 teaching posts across various disciplines.
Note: Local cadre posts are reserved for candidates belonging to the Kalyana Karnataka region as per state government norms.
Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary as per the ICAR/UGC-approved 7th Pay Commission scales:
- Professor: Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,78,200
- Associate Professor: Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100
- Assistant Professor: Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400
In addition to the basic pay, other admissible allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits will be provided as per university norms.
Eligibility Criteria
1. For Professor
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry from a recognized University (SAU/SVU/Deemed/ICAR/UGC).
- A Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks is required (50% for SC/ST candidates).
- Ph.D. degree in the concerned or allied discipline.
- Must have at least 10 research publications in NAAS-rated or UGC-listed journals.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience at a University or recognized research institution.
- Out of the total experience, at least 2 years as Associate Professor is mandatory.
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory.
- Candidates without Kannada language knowledge must qualify a Kannada proficiency test carrying 150 marks, with a minimum of 50% required to pass.
2. For Associate Professor
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry from a recognized University.
- Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
- Ph.D. in the concerned or allied discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/extension experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- At least 7 publications in NAAS-rated or UGC-listed journals.
Other Requirements:
- Kannada language proficiency is compulsory, with the same language test rule as above.
3. For Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry.
- Master’s Degree in the concerned discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
- Must have cleared NET conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR or equivalent.
OR
Hold a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC/ICAR norms.
Age Limit:
- General Category: Maximum 38 years
- OBC: 41 years
- SC/ST/Cat-I: 43 years
(Age relaxation applicable as per Government of Karnataka rules.)
Language Requirement:
- Kannada knowledge is mandatory. Those who did not study Kannada in SSLC must clear the language test.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed non-refundable application fee online through the KVAFSU portal after filling out the application form.
- For General, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Candidates: ₹1000
- For SC/ST/Cat-I Candidates: ₹500
After successful payment, candidates can download the application receipt which must be submitted during document verification.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done strictly according to the KVAFSU-prescribed Qualifications, Score Card, and Guidelines for Direct Recruitment of Teachers (No:R/KVAFSU/ACM-CA/Teaching Scd/2025-26 dated 12.11.2025).
Stages of Selection:
- Screening of Applications: Based on eligibility and completeness of documents.
- Shortlisting: As per the score card and academic performance.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview and Kannada test (if applicable).
- Document Verification: Original certificates, research publications, and experience records will be verified.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on academic score, research performance, teaching experience, and interview marks.
Note: Mere eligibility does not guarantee an interview call. Candidates with higher academic achievements and publications will be given preference.
How to Apply Online
Follow the step-by-step process to apply for KVAFSU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the Official Website: kvafsu.edu.in
- Open Recruitment Portal: Click on “Recruitment 2025 – Teaching Staff”.
- Register: Enter your valid email ID and mobile number to register.
- Login and Fill Application: Complete the online form with personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, certificates, experience proofs, and publications (each ≤ 500 KB).
- Pay Application Fee: Pay through online mode (Debit/Credit/Net Banking).
- Submit Application: Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Print Receipt: Download and print the filled application form and payment receipt for future reference.
- Hard Copy Submission: Shortlisted candidates will need to bring three sets of self-attested copies during document verification.
