PAU Ballowal Saunkhri Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply for FMPE Post, Punjab

PAU-College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri, has issued a notice inviting applications for the post of Teaching Assistant (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) on a contractual basis. This Teaching Assistant Recruitment aims to fill 01 vacancy under the scheme “Facilitating effective functioning at PAU, Misc.08 (PC-4715).” Interested candidates can submit their applications on plain paper on or before 23.07.2026. Read on for complete eligibility and application details.

Date Posted: 14th July 2026

Hiring Organization Name: PAU-College of Agriculture (Punjab Agricultural University)

Organization Profile: The College of Agriculture is the oldest and the largest of the six constituent colleges of Punjab Agricultural University. The college was originally established in 1906 as Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute, Lyallpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan). The College was established at its present site in July, 1957. The college imparts quality education, generates unmatched research output and reaches out to the peasantry through a large network of 10 departments/schools (Departments of Agronomy, Climate Change & Agricultural Meteorology, Entomology, Extension Education, Food Science & Technology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, School of Agricultural Biotechnology and School of Organic Farming). The college strives to achieve its mission through its team of 259 highly competent and well-qualified faculty members and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Well-equipped experiential learning units of the college help produce job providing, rather than job seeking, graduates. The college has thus far contributed around 7204 well-trained graduates to the human resource pool of agriculture and allied sectors. Many alumni of the college have risen to exalted positions – Vice Chancellor (44), Chairman Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (4), Director General ICAR (1), Director General Civil Aviation (1), Agriculture Commissioner (5) and Horticulture Commissioner (2). Our alumni have been honoured with prestigious International and national awards viz. World Food Prize (2), Padma Bhushan (7) and Padma Shri (11). The college received the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Award in 1977 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the field of agriculture.

Employment Type: Contractual

Job Title/Designation:

• Teaching Assistant (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering)

Vacancy available in departments:

• Farm Machinery & Power Engineering (FMPE) – 01 post

Essential Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, along with a Master’s degree in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering or Farm Power Machinery. Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks at the Bachelor’s level and 65% marks or an OCPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at the Master’s level. Candidates must also possess a Matric level certificate in Punjabi Language from the Punjab School Education Board or any other recognized Board, as first or second language.

Desirable: A candidate who does not possess a Master’s degree in the relevant subject but holds a Ph.D. in the discipline required at the Master’s level shall also be eligible for the post.

Salary Details: Selected candidates will be paid a fixed remuneration of Rs. 35,000/- per month for a Master’s degree holder, or Rs. 40,000/- per month fixed for a Ph.D. holder.

Job Location:  Punjab

Apply Mode: Offline (By Post/In-Person Submission)

Important Dates:

• Last date for submission of application: 23.07.2026
• Date and Time of Screening: 29.07.2026 at 10:00 AM

Application Fees: Candidates must submit a bank draft of Rs. 200/- in favor of “Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana,” payable at Ludhiana, along with the application.

Organization Website: https://pau.edu/

How to Apply: Eligible candidates must send their applications on plain paper, complete in all respects, along with attested copies of testimonials and the requisite bank draft, to the Dean, PAU-College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri, before the last date of 23.07.2026. Applications received without the fee or after the due date will not be considered. The screening of documents will be conducted at the office of the Dean, College of Agriculture Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana, on 29.07.2026 at 10:00 AM. No separate intimation for screening will be sent to candidates.

Organization address:
Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana-141004
Punjab, INDIA

Official Notification for Reference: PAU-College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri – Job Opening Notification

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the PAU Ballowal Saunkhri jobs:

• Applications must be submitted on plain paper, complete in all respects.
• Attested copies of all testimonials must be enclosed with the application.
• A bank draft of Rs. 200/- in favor of “Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana,” payable at Ludhiana, must accompany the application.
• Applications received without the fee or after the last date will not be entertained.
• Original testimonials must be brought at the time of screening of documents.
• No separate intimation will be issued for the interview or screening.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the screening.
• Candidates must ensure they meet the required percentage/OCPA criteria at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels before applying.

This is a good opportunity for candidates with an agricultural or mechanical engineering background looking to build a teaching career in farm machinery and power engineering. Eligible applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents and apply well within the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the last date to apply for the PAU Ballowal Saunkhri Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026? The last date for submission of application is 23.07.2026.
2. How many vacancies are available for the Teaching Assistant FMPE post at PAU Ballowal Saunkhri? There is 01 vacancy for the post of Teaching Assistant (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering).
3. What is the salary for the Teaching Assistant FMPE post at PAU? The post carries a fixed salary of Rs. 35,000/- per month for Master’s degree holders and Rs. 40,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders.
4. What are the essential qualifications required for the Teaching Assistant FMPE post? Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, minimum required percentage marks, and a Matric-level Punjabi Language certificate.
5. How can candidates apply for the PAU Teaching Assistant FMPE post? Candidates must send applications on plain paper with attested testimonials and a Rs. 200/- bank draft to the Dean, PAU-College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri.
6. When will the screening of documents for the Teaching Assistant FMPE post be held? The screening will be conducted on 29.07.2026 at 10:00 AM at the office of the Dean, College of Agriculture Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana.

7. Is TA/DA provided for attending the screening for the PAU Teaching Assistant post? No, TA/DA will not be given for attending the screening.