GADVASU Notification 2026 has been released for the recruitment of non-teaching posts including Junior Engineer, Veterinary Inspector, Agriculture Sub-Inspector, Driver, Chowkidar, and Animal Attendant vide Advertisement No. 01/2026. Interested candidates can check the vacancy, eligibility, selection process and other details from the article.
GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana has invited applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to various non-teaching posts vide Advertisement No. 01/2026. As per Corrigendum-I to this advertisement, the last date for receipt of complete application has been extended up to 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM). Applications must be submitted in offline mode only to the Registrar, GADVASU, Ludhiana. Scroll down the complete article for details regarding the recruitment drive.
Highlights
To be recruited for GADVASU non-teaching posts, candidates have to undergo a Punjabi Language Test, a Main Examination, and a Proficiency/Physical/Driving Test (as applicable to the post), followed by Document Verification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), Veterinary Inspector, Agriculture Sub-Inspector, Driver, Chowkidar, Animal Attendant |
| Total Vacancies | 49 |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Punjabi Language Test, Main Examination, Proficiency/Physical/Driving Test, Document Verification |
| Official Website | GADVASU official website |
Important Dates
As per Corrigendum-I, candidates must keep the important revised dates in mind to avoid any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Complete Application (Extended) | 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Advance Copy (In-Service Candidates) | 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Application through Proper Channel (In-Service Candidates) | 13th August 2026 |
GADVASU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026
As per Corrigendum-I to Advertisement No. 01/2026, GADVASU aims to fill the following number of posts. Check post-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Name of the Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 01 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 |
| Veterinary Inspector | 05 |
| Agriculture Sub-Inspector | 02 |
| Driver | 10 |
| Chowkidar | 10 |
| Animal Attendant | 20 |
| Total | 49 |
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GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Only those candidates who fulfill the required eligibility for GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment in terms of educational qualification are eligible to apply for the respective post. Note that for all posts, candidates must have passed the Matriculation examination of Punjabi Language from Punjab School Education Board or an equivalent recognized examination, on or before the last date of submission of application.
| Post Name | Minimum Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering (or higher qualification in the same discipline) from a recognized University/Institution |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or higher qualification in the same discipline) from a recognized University/Institution |
| Veterinary Inspector | Passed 10+2 (with Biology/Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English); Two-year Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Health Technology/Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognized institute affiliated to a State University |
| Agriculture Sub-Inspector | B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree from a recognized university or institution |
| Driver | Passed Matriculation (10th class); Valid Heavy Duty driving licence (CODE: TRANS or as applicable) |
| Chowkidar | Passed Matriculation (10th class) from a recognized Board |
| Animal Attendant | Passed Matriculation (10th class) from a recognized Board |
GADVASU Non-Teaching Job Responsibilities 2026
| Post Name | Key Job Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Preparing construction/repair/maintenance estimates as per PWD B&R norms, supervising site works, maintaining Measurement Books, supervising construction of buildings, roads, drains, water supply and sewerage systems |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Preparing estimates for electrical works, supervising electrical works at site, operating and maintaining HT/LT distribution systems, coordinating with PSPCL |
| Veterinary Inspector | Assisting clinicians in clinical cases, managing livestock farms, vaccination and sample collection, maintaining hospital/case records |
| Agriculture Sub-Inspector | Supervising Agriculture Farms with focus on fodder production/procurement/processing, maintaining farm inventory and income records |
| Driver | Driving and operating LMV/HMV vehicles, ensuring safe operation and maintenance, maintaining fuel and vehicle log book records |
| Chowkidar | Securing university premises, protecting livestock farms/hospitals, patrolling campus, gate keeping, incident reporting, night duty |
| Animal Attendant | Removing animal dung/waste, cleaning sheds and hospital premises at Livestock/Poultry Farms and Veterinary Hospitals |
GADVASU Non-Teaching Selection Process 2026
The selection process varies slightly by post but broadly follows the stages below:
For Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), Veterinary Inspector, and Agriculture Sub-Inspector:
- Exam-I: Punjabi Language Test (Matric Level) – Qualifying in nature; minimum 50% marks required; 50 marks total; 60 minutes duration; no negative marking.
- Exam-II: Main Examination – Consists of PART-A (General Knowledge, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT – 30 marks) and PART-B (Core Subject – 70 marks); minimum 40% marks required in each part separately; negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; 100 minutes duration.
- Preparation of Merit – Merit list based on 80% weightage to Exam-II marks and 20% weightage to relevant experience.
- Document Verification
For Driver:
- Exam-I: Punjabi Language Test (same as above)
- Exam-II: Main Examination (same pattern as above – PART-A & PART-B)
- Driving Proficiency Test – Qualifying in nature; minimum 50% marks; includes practical driving skills and parking/reversing test
- Preparation of Merit (80% Exam-II + 20% Experience)
- Document Verification
For Chowkidar and Animal Attendant:
- Exam-I: Punjabi Language Test (same as above)
- Exam-II: Main Examination – Single combined paper of 80 marks (General Knowledge, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT); minimum 40% marks required; negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; 80 minutes duration.
- Physical Test (Chowkidar) – Qualifying in nature; includes 2.0 km flat run in 18 minutes, 15 squats in 1 minute, 10 push-ups in 2 minutes. OR Proficiency Test (Animal Attendant) – Qualifying in nature, minimum 50% marks; includes restraining/milking of animals, cutting & chaffing of fodder and feeding, cleaning of animal shed.
- Preparation of Merit (80% Exam-II + 20% Experience)
- Document Verification
Note: In case of a tie in merit, the candidate older in age is ranked higher, followed by higher marks in Exam-II, and then higher percentage in Matriculation.
GADVASU Experience Weightage 2026
Experience is awarded weightage (maximum 20 marks) only if it is in the relevant nature of the post (e.g., Junior Engineer, Driver, Chowkidar/Security Staff/Police/Paramilitary/Armed Forces, or Animal Attendant/Veterinary Hospital Attendant/Livestock Farm Worker/Poultry Farm Worker/Sweeper), and only from State/Central Government, Boards, Corporations, or Universities, duly certified by the competent authority.
| Experience Duration | Marks Awarded (Max. 20) |
|---|---|
| 10 years or more | 20 |
| 9 years or more, but less than 10 years | 18 |
| 8 years or more, but less than 9 years | 16 |
| 7 years or more, but less than 8 years | 14 |
| 6 years or more, but less than 7 years | 12 |
| 5 years or more, but less than 6 years | 10 |
| 4 years or more, but less than 5 years | 08 |
| 3 years or more, but less than 4 years | 06 |
| 2 years or more, but less than 3 years | 04 |
| 1 year or more, but less than 2 years | 02 |
GADVASU Recruitment Application Form 2026
Applications must be submitted in offline mode only to “The Registrar, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Near Verka Milk Plant, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana-141012” on or before 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM).
For in-service candidates, the advance copy of the application should reach the Office of the Registrar on or before 28th July 2026 (4:00 PM); however, the application routed through the proper channel must reach by 13th August 2026.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
As per Corrigendum-I, the last date for receipt of complete application has been extended up to 28th July 2026, till 4:00 PM.
How many vacancies have been released under GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 49 vacancies have been released across Junior Engineer (Civil) – 1, Junior Engineer (Electrical) – 1, Veterinary Inspector – 5, Agriculture Sub-Inspector – 2, Driver – 10, Chowkidar – 10, and Animal Attendant – 20 posts.
Is knowledge of Punjabi language mandatory for GADVASU Non-Teaching posts?
Yes, all candidates must have passed the Matriculation examination of Punjabi Language from Punjab School Education Board or an equivalent recognized examination, on or before the last date of application submission.
What is the selection process for GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a qualifying Punjabi Language Test, a Main Examination (which counts towards merit), a post-specific Proficiency/Physical/Driving Test (qualifying in nature), and Document Verification.
How is experience weightage calculated for GADVASU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Experience is awarded up to a maximum of 20 marks (out of 100 in the merit list), based on the number of years of relevant experience in State/Central Government, Boards, Corporations, or Universities.
