Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) - Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies (SSIS)
Recruitment Summary
| Organization Name (English) | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
|---|---|
| Organization Name (Hindi) | जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय (जेएनयू) |
| Designation (English) | Guest Faculty |
| Designation (Hindi) | अतिथि संकाय (गेस्ट फैकल्टी) |
| Advertisement Number | RC/GF/2026/03 (Guest Faculty) |
| Total Number of Positions | 02 (Two) Positions |
| School / Centre | Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies |
| Period of Engagement | Monsoon Semester 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (via CU-CHAYAN portal) |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12 October, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application Submission (CU-CHAYAN) | 12 October, 2026 from 04:00 PM |
| Closing Date & Time for Online Application Submission | 26 October, 2026 upto 05:00 PM |
Post Details & Required Specializations
| Post No. | Designation | School / Centre | Period of Engagement | Specializations & Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Guest Faculty | Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies | Monsoon Semester 2026 | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language. |
| 02 | Guest Faculty | Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies | Monsoon Semester 2026 | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language. |
Essential Qualifications
The essential qualifications for the advertised positions will be as per the UGC Regulations, 2018, as amended from time to time.
General Academic Requirements:
- 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 fulfilling the above qualifications, 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 who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time, as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
Conditions for Candidates Registered for Ph.D. Prior to July 11, 2009:
Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:
- a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
- b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
- c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
- d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
- e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR / CSIR or any similar agency.
Exemption Clause for Specific Master's Programmes:
Alternative International Qualification Criteria (OR):
The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following:
- (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
- (ii) Times Higher Education (THE)
- (iii) Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai)
Online Application Process
Candidates are required to apply strictly via online mode within the prescribed window:
- Portal Submission of ONLINE Applications must be completed through CU-CHAYAN in all respects.
- Opening Time 12-October-2026 at 04:00 PM
- Closing Time 26-October-2026 upto 05:00 PM
Official Notification Link
Candidates are advised to read through the official advertisement carefully before submitting their application:
Official Advertisement PDF:
https://jnu.ac.in/sites/default/files/career/Advt_of_Guest_Faculty_RC_GF_2026_03_SSIS.pdf
