Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering
Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment
(First published date: 2081/11/20)
Far Western University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tikapur, Kailali, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the position of Assistant Professor on a full-time contract basis in the following subject:
Advertisement No.: 2/2081/082
Subject: Agricultural Engineering
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum Educational Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering (Water Resource Management) or an equivalent subject with at least a second division.
Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least a second division.
Selection Process: Written Exam and Interview.
Contact Date: 2081/12/07.
Exam Date & Venue: Will be announced on the contact date.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 45 years old as of the application deadline.
Required Documents:
Personal details in the prescribed format (downloadable from agriculture.fwu.edu.np or obtainable by emailing dean.agriculture@fwu.edu.np).
Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
Copies of all academic certificates from SLC/SEE onwards, including equivalency certificates if applicable.
Application letter for the applied position.
Application fee of NPR 2,500/- to be deposited in the Nepal Bank Ltd., Tikapur branch, Account No. 107001065539250000001 under the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean’s Office. The deposit voucher must be submitted along with the application.
Contact Numbers: 091-560265 / 091-560824
Syllabus for Written Exam – Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)
Chapter 1: Farm Power and Tractor Systems
Sources of Farm Power: Human, Animal, Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable
Classification and Components of Tractors
IC Engine – Working Principles, Components, and Functions
Power Transmission Systems in Tractors
Performance Evaluation of Tractors – Drawbar Power, PTO Power, Fuel Efficiency
Recent Advances in Farm Power and Renewable Energy Use in Agriculture
Chapter 2: Farm Machinery and Equipment
Classification of Farm Implements
Primary and Secondary Tillage Implements – Types and Functions
Seed Drills, Planters, Transplanters – Mechanism and Calibration
Intercultural Equipment – Weeders, Sprayers, Dusters
Harvesting and Threshing Machinery – Principles and Types
Mechanization Status and Challenges in Nepal
Chapter 3: Introductory Agrometeorology and Weather Observations
Introduction to Agrometeorology and Importance in Agriculture
Elements of Weather and Climate (Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity, Wind)
Measurement of Weather Parameters – Instruments and Techniques
Weather Forecasting and Advisory Services for Farmers
Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture
Chapter 4: Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management
Importance and Objectives of Irrigation
Sources of Irrigation – Surface, Groundwater, Rainwater Harvesting
Methods of Irrigation – Surface, Subsurface, Sprinkler, Drip
Irrigation Scheduling and Water Requirement Calculations
Conjunctive Use of Water and Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation Institutions and Policies in Nepal
Chapter 5: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Introduction and Scope of Soil and Water Conservation
Types and Causes of Soil Erosion – Water and Wind Erosion
Erosion Control Measures – Mechanical, Agronomic, and Biological
Gully and Ravine Control Structures
Soil Conservation Planning at Watershed Level
Case Studies of Soil Conservation Projects in Nepal
Chapter 6: Watershed Management and Planning
Concept and Importance of Watershed Management
Watershed Delineation and Characterization
Hydrological Cycle and Water Balance in Watersheds
Land Capability Classification and Land Use Planning
Participatory Watershed Management Approaches
Integrated Watershed Development Programs in Nepal
Chapter 7: Farm Structures and Rural Infrastructure
Planning and Layout of Farmstead
Structures for Storage – Grain Storage, Cold Storage
Animal Housing – Design and Construction Principles
Structures for Processing and Value Addition (Threshing Floors, Drying Yards)
Rural Infrastructure – Roads, Drinking Water, Sanitation
Greenhouse Technology and Polyhouses for Protected Cultivation
Chapter 8: Land Surveying and Leveling
Basic Concepts of Surveying – Principles and Classification
Chain Surveying – Equipment and Techniques
Leveling – Methods, Instruments, and Computations
Contour Survey and Map Preparation
Use of Total Station and GPS in Agricultural Land Survey
Field Layout for Irrigation and Drainage Systems
Chapter 9: Drainage Engineering and Water Management
Importance of Agricultural Drainage
Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems – Design and Installation
Drainage Coefficient and Spacing Calculations
Drainage Structures – Outlets, Drains, and Filters
Waterlogging Problems and Reclamation Techniques
Salinity and Water Quality Management in Irrigation Systems
Chapter 10: Renewable Energy Technologies for Agriculture
Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture
Biogas and Bioenergy – Design, Installation, and Utilization
Micro-hydropower and Water Lifting Technologies
Wind Energy for Water Pumping and Grain Processing
Chapter 11: Far Western University (FWU) Overview
University Structure
Officials and Their Responsibilities
Acts and Regulations Governing FWU
Model Questions
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