Guest Faculty (Department of Agricultural Economics) – RGU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Agricultural Economics with NET or Ph.D. as per UGC/ICAR regulations.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must fulfill UGC/ICAR eligibility criteria for Assistant Professors.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Department of Agricultural Economics at Rajiv Gandhi University invites applications for Guest Faculty to bridge the gap between economic theory and agricultural practice. This role is vital for students pursuing specialized knowledge in rural development, farm management, and agricultural policy. As a Guest Faculty member, you will be responsible for curriculum delivery and mentoring students in this niche field. This temporary post offers a competitive honorarium and the chance to work within a specialized department of a Central University.
- This role requires expertise in Agricultural Economics to support the university's specialized agricultural programs.
- Engagement is for a fixed term of one semester, providing a focused teaching window for professionals.
- The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST applicants.
- Candidates should have their digital documents ready for upload on the recruitment portal before the July 17 deadline.
- The university reserves the right to adjust the number of vacancies based on departmental requirements.
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Additional Salary Information
Honorarium of ₹1,500 per lecture subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on UGC eligibility criteria Assessment of teaching/research aptitude through presentation or classroom lecture Personal Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 SC/ST: ₹250 PwBD: Exempted
Reservation
Category-wise fee concessions are provided for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
UGC and Government of India reservation norms apply for faculty recruitment.
How to Apply
- Visit the Recruitment Portal of Rajiv Gandhi University at https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
- First-time users must register on the CU-UGC Chayan Portal.
- Log in and fill out the prescribed electronic application form online.
- Upload a digital copy of your passport-size photograph (JPEG format, max 50 KB).
- Upload a digital copy of your signature (JPEG format, max 50 KB).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode (Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI).
- Submit the form and download the generated PDF of the application.
- Produce the hard copy of the application and original documents at the time of the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pay is ₹1,500 per lecture, capped at ₹50,000 per month.
A relevant Master's degree in Agricultural Economics with NET or a Ph.D. is required as per UGC/ICAR norms.
There are 2 vacancies for the Guest Faculty position in this department.
