Aligarh Muslim University, a central university, has opened recruitment for one Assistant Professor (Contractual) post in Economics at its Malappuram Centre in Kerala, under the Faculty of Law. The position is temporary, tied to the current academic session, and offers teaching work in the Department of Law at an off-campus centre of the university.
AMU Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor (Contractual) Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202603/F/LAW/26
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
30 Sept
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About AMU Assistant Professor (Contractual) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Advertisement No.
- 03/F/LAW/26
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics
- Job Location
- Malappuram, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Online Applications are invited from Indian National (including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Cardholders under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act 1955))
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/SLET/SET clearance, or exemption through a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500
- Tenure
- Purely temporary till the end of Academic Session 2026-27 or till the vacancy is filled up through the General Selection Committee, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics
A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned / relevant / allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. Besides this, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if the Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open Ph.D. Viva Voce was conducted, two research papers from the Ph.D. work were published with at least one in a refereed journal, and at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work were presented in conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or a similar agency. Alternatively, the Ph.D. degree may have been obtained from a foreign University / Institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics | A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned / relevant / allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. Besides this, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if the Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open Ph.D. Viva Voce was conducted, two research papers from the Ph.D. work were published with at least one in a refereed journal, and at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work were presented in conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or a similar agency. Alternatively, the Ph.D. degree may have been obtained from a foreign University / Institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
Application Fee
All
Rs. 500
PwD
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
The University may constitute a committee to scrutinise applications and shortlist candidates to a reasonable number; call letters are sent only to shortlisted candidates.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the list of eligible candidates and the date and time of interview are displayed on the webpage of the Faculty of Law, AMU.
How to Apply
- 1Register on the AMU Careers Portal at careers.amuonline.amu.ac.in and fill the online application form
- 2Fill a separate application form for each post advertised under a different serial number
- 3Upload photograph, signature and self-attested copies of the required certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 500 online; PwD candidates are exempted on uploading a valid disability certificate on the prescribed proforma
- 5Submit the online application before 30 September 2026, 11:59 PM
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application on A4 paper, sign it and paste a recent front-facing photograph at the designated place
- 7Attach attested copies of all relevant documents and send the hard copy by post to the office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, superscribing the post applied for, advertisement number and its date on the top-left of the cover, to reach by 08 October 2026, 4 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•High School Certificate from a recognised board
•Mark-sheet and degree of graduation
•Mark-sheet and degree of post-graduation
•NET/JRF/SLET/SET/CSIR certificate
•M.Phil./Ph.D. degree wherever applicable
•Experience certificate wherever applicable
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary till the end of Academic Session 2026-27 or till the vacancy is filled up through the General Selection Committee, whichever is earlier, and is liable to termination at any time without notice or assignment of reason.
- A relaxation of 5% is allowed at the Bachelor's and Master's level for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Differently-Abled candidates for the purpose of eligibility and assessing Good Academic Record, based only on qualifying marks without including any grace marks.
- Separate application forms must be filled for each post advertised under a different serial number.
- Applications received late or without the necessary supporting documents, or not attested by the Head of the Department/Institution/Gazetted Officer or self-attested, will be summarily rejected.
- Qualifications, experience and other eligibility conditions are reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application form.
- The list of eligible candidates and the date and time of interview will be displayed on the webpage of the Faculty of Law, AMU; no separate interview letter will be issued and candidates called for interview will not be paid TA/DA.
Concerned, Relevant and Allied Subjects (Appendix I)
Law
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in Law with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Law; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Law; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
Political Science
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in Political Science with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Political Science; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Political Science; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
History
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in History with 55% marks; Ph.D. in History; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in History; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
Economics
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in Economics with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Economics; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Economics; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
Sociology
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in Sociology with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Sociology; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Sociology; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
English
Accepted Qualifications: Master Degree in English with 55% marks; Ph.D. in English; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in English; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University
| Subject | Accepted Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Law | Master Degree in Law with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Law; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Law; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
| Political Science | Master Degree in Political Science with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Political Science; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Political Science; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
| History | Master Degree in History with 55% marks; Ph.D. in History; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in History; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
| Economics | Master Degree in Economics with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Economics; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Economics; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
| Sociology | Master Degree in Sociology with 55% marks; Ph.D. in Sociology; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in Sociology; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
| English | Master Degree in English with 55% marks; Ph.D. in English; NET/JRF/SET/SLET in English; degrees equivalent to Master's Degree in the subject from an accredited foreign University |
Madarsa Background Applicants
For applicants with a Madarsa background, a certificate equivalent to High School or Graduation will be considered if it has been obtained from Madaris or institutions recognised by the University.
Contact
Phone: +91-571-2700920 (Extension 1178)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this advertisement?
Yes. Separate application forms have to be filled for each post detailed under a different serial number of the advertisement.
Will candidates be paid travel allowance for attending the interview?
No. Candidates called for interview will not be paid TA/DA.
Will separate interview letters be sent to shortlisted candidates?
No. The list of eligible candidates and the date and time of interview will be displayed on the webpage of the Faculty of Law, AMU.
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