Kumaun University, Nainital Recruitment 2025

Kumaun University, Nainital has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Professor (Various Departments). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

7th June

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Published

12th May 2025

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Kumaun University Nainital - Professor Recruitment 2025

Advertisement No.: KU/ Gen/Tech.Estb./2025/128

Advertisement Date: 06/05/2025

Organization Name (English): Kumaun University, Nainital

Organization Name (Hindi): कुमाऊँ विश्वविद्यालय, नैनीताल

Employment Type: Full-time, Regular, Academic

Location: Nainital, Uttarakhand, India - 263002

Street Address: Assistant Registrar (General Section), Administrative Block–B, Room No–133, Kumaun University, Nainital

Available Positions

Faculty	Designation (English)	Designation (Hindi)	Category-wise Distribution
Faculty of Arts	Professor (Economics, Hindi, Sanskrit, Sociology, Criminology)	प्रोफेसर (अर्थशास्त्र, हिंदी, संस्कृत, समाजशास्त्र, अपराधशास्त्र)	UR: 4, SC: 2, OBC: 1, EWS: 2, PWD: 1
Faculty of Science	Professor (Geology, Physics, Computer Application, Biotechnology)	प्रोफेसर (भूविज्ञान, भौतिकी, कंप्यूटर एप्लीकेशन, बायोटेक्नोलॉजी)	UR: 4
Faculty of Management Studies	Professor (Management Studies)	प्रोफेसर (प्रबंधन अध्ययन)	UR: 1
Faculty of Technology	Professor (Pharmacy)	प्रोफेसर (फार्मेसी)	UR: 1
Faculty of Biomedical Sciences	Professor (Forensic Science, Himalayan Medicinal Plants & Nano Technology)	प्रोफेसर (फॉरेंसिक विज्ञान, हिमालयी औषधीय पौधे और नैनो टेक्नोलॉजी)	UR: 2

Total Posts: 15

Academic Pay Level: Level-14 (₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 as per 7th CPC)

Important Dates

Detailed Advertisement Uploaded: 07/05/2025
Start Date for Online Application: 07/05/2025
Last Date for Online Submission: 07/06/2025
Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy: 14/06/2025 (before 04:00 PM)

Application Procedure

Candidates must apply online through the following portal:

Apply Online

After online submission, applicants are required to print and send the hard copy of the filled form along with self-attested documents via Registered/Speed Post/Courier/by hand to the following address:

Assistant Registrar (General Section)
Administrative Block–B, Room No–133
Kumaun University, Nainital
Uttarakhand – 263002

Note: Mention Advertisement Number, Date, Post Name, and Department on the top of the envelope.

Eligibility Criteria for Professor

Option A:

Ph.D. in the relevant/allied discipline
Minimum of 10 peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journal publications
Minimum research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 (UGC Regulations)
At least 10 years of teaching/research experience

Option B:

Ph.D. in relevant/allied/applied disciplines
Outstanding professional record in academia/industry
Minimum 10 years' experience supported by documentary evidence

Reference Document: UGC Regulation 2018

Selection Process

Selection will be done in accordance with UGC and university norms. It generally includes screening, academic evaluation, and interview.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
UR/OBC/EWS	₹2000/-	Online through payment gateway on application portal
SC/ST	₹1000/-	Online through payment gateway on application portal

Note: Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Reservation Details

Category	Number of Posts
UR	4
SC	5
ST	1
OBC	2
EWS	2
PWD	1

Total Number of Posts: 15

Official Links

Online Application Portal: https://kunainitalrec.samarth.edu.in
Official Notification PDF: Download PDF Notification
University Official Website: https://www.kunainital.ac.in
UGC Qualification Reference Link: UGC Regulation 2018 PDF

Contact Information

If you have any questions or require further assistance, you may contact the university at the address below:

Assistant Registrar (General Section)
Administrative Block–B, Room No–133
Kumaun University, Nainital
Uttarakhand – 263002
India

Note: The official notification does not provide an email or phone helpline. Applicants are advised to visit the official website regularly for updates or contact the university office directly.

Additional Instructions

Candidates must mention the Advertisement Number, Date, Name of the Post, and Department/Subject applied for on the envelope.
Both online submission and submission of the printed hard copy with documents are mandatory.
Only Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are eligible to apply.
Any corrigendum/addendum shall only be posted on the university website. No separate communication will be made.