Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a leading central university in New Delhi, has invited applications for Guest Faculty posts on a contract basis for the Monsoon Semester 2026. There are two positions in total, both in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology under the School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies. The engagement is a short-term teaching role suited to candidates with a background in Ayurveda Biology and knowledge of Sanskrit.
JNU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026RC/GF/2026/03
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open12 Oct
About JNU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Advertisement No.
- RC/GF/2026/03
- Post Name
- Guest Faculty
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Adequate knowledge of the Sanskrit language
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month
- Tenure
- Monsoon Semester 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
Guest Faculty
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Guest Faculty | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Guest Faculty
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 CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or hold 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. For the advertised posts: M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology and adequate knowledge of the Sanskrit language.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guest Faculty | 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 CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or hold 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. For the advertised posts: M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology and adequate knowledge of the Sanskrit language. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Based on the academic score specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities of UGC Regulations, 2018; shortlisted candidates are called for interview by email only.
- 2Interview
Selection is based solely on performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Open the JNU career portal and click the online application link.
- 2Submit the application online through CU-CHAYAN.
- 3Upload a photograph and scanned signatures.
- 4Upload certificates and marksheets of Master's, M.Phil and Ph.D degrees, NET/SLET/SET certificate, evidence of teaching and research, NOC from the employer, reprints of published articles, date of birth certificate and caste certificate.
- 5Complete and submit the online application between 12 October 2026, 4:00 PM and 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Scanned signatures
•Certificates and marksheets of educational qualifications (Master
•M.Phil
•Ph.D)
•NET/SLET/SET certificate
•Evidence of teaching and research
•NOC from the employer
•Reprints of published articles
•Certificate containing date of birth record
•Caste certificate
Important Details
- Engagement is on a contract basis for the Monsoon Semester 2026 at the Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies.
- Guest faculty are not entitled to allowances, pension, gratuity or leave admissible to regular teachers, and no claim for regularisation or extension of contract will be entertained; the contract may be terminated by the university without assigning reasons.
- Superannuated teachers may be considered subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years.
- Eligibility is determined on the basis of qualifications, experience and publications acquired up to the last date for receipt of applications.
- Incomplete applications without scanned signatures and other documents are summarily rejected, and only online applications are accepted.
Relaxation in Marks
A relaxation of 5% at the Bachelor's and Master's level is allowed for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) and Differently abled candidates. A relaxation from 55% to 50% is provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
Plagiarism Undertaking
Candidates must give an undertaking that the publications submitted by them are free from plagiarism; if plagiarism is found later, their candidature or selection stands rejected or cancelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JNU Guest Faculty position permanent or on contract?
It is a contract engagement for the Monsoon Semester 2026, and there is no claim for regularisation or extension.
Can superannuated teachers apply for these positions?
Yes. Superannuated teachers may be considered for engagement as Guest Faculty subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years.
How are candidates shortlisted for the interview?
Shortlisting is based on the academic score specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities of UGC Regulations, 2018, and the final selection is based only on interview performance.
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