Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) Karnal Recruitment 2026: Apply offline till 12th March 2026

Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU), Karnal has released Advt. No. 02/2026 inviting offline applications for various Officer and Teaching Posts on regular basis.

The university, established under Haryana Act No. 32 of 2016, is strengthening its academic and research ecosystem through appointments across multiple horticulture and allied disciplines.

Location: Uchani, Karnal

Important Date

• Last Date for Submission of Offline Application: 12 March 2026

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Officer Posts (Tenurial – 4 Years)

1. Director of Research (01 – General)

Pay Level: AL-14 (?1,44,200 – ?2,18,200)

2. Dean, College of Horticulture (01 – General)

Pay Level: AL-14 (?1,44,200 – ?2,18,200)

Teaching Posts

Professor (ACL-14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200)

Disciplines:

• Floriculture & Landscape Architecture

• Vegetable Science

• Soil Science

• Fruit Science

(Posts distributed across General, DSC categories as per Haryana Reservation Policy)

Associate Professor (ACL-13A | 1,31,400 – 2,17,100)

Disciplines:

• Vegetable Science

• Entomology

• Fruit Science

• Post-Harvest Management

• Floriculture & Landscape Architecture

• Soil Science

• Agricultural Microbiology

(Reserved categories include DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, EWS, General as notified)

Assistant Professor (ACL-10 | 57,700 – 1,82,400)

Disciplines:

• Fruit Science

• Vegetable Science

• Farm Power Machinery

• Agro Forestry

• Agricultural Extension

• Soil Science

• Plant Pathology

• Bio-Chemistry

Multiple posts available across General, BC-A, OSC, DSC, EWS, ESM, PwBD categories.

Reservation applicable as per Haryana State Government policy. Posts may increase or decrease without prior notice.

Application Fee

Fee to be deposited online in Bank of Baroda (as specified in notification).
No cheque/cash/money order accepted.
Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Separate fee required for each post applied.

You may also apply for DBT Recruitment here.

Eligibility Highlights

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Qualification & experience must be possessed on closing date.

• Reservation benefits applicable only to Haryana domicile candidates (as per category).

• Candidates in service must apply through proper channel or produce NOC at interview.

• Screening criteria for Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors is detailed in the official notification.

• NAAS rating 2026 will be considered for research paper evaluation.

Candidates must carefully review eligibility, screening criteria, and annexures before applying.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted offline only.

Send duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of required documents to:

The Registrar
Maharana Pratap Horticultural University
Horticulture Training Institute
Uchani, Karnal – 132001
Haryana

Applications must reach on or before 12.03.2026.

Documents Required

• Self-attested educational certificates

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Experience certificates

• Eligibility/NOC (if in service)

• Passport-size photograph

• Relevant annexures (Ph.D. compliance certificates, if applicable)

Incomplete, unsigned, late, or fee-deficient applications will be summarily rejected.

Why This Opportunity Matters

MHU Karnal is emerging as a key horticulture-focused university in North India. These positions offer an opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, extension, and academic leadership in specialized agricultural disciplines.

Faculty members looking to work in a state university governed by structured reservation policy and defined screening criteria may consider this opportunity seriously.

???? For detailed eligibility criteria, discipline-wise vacancy breakup, screening process, and annexures, candidates should refer to the official notification available on the university website.

Best of luck!!