BBAU Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, a Central University, is engaging 5 Contractual Faculty on a purely temporary basis for the Academic Session 2026-27: 1 in the Department of Yoga and 4 in the Department of Commerce at its Main Campus, Lucknow. The pay is a fixed consolidated Rs. 57,700/- per month without any allowances. Eligible Indian citizens must send the prescribed application form with self-attested scanned documents, in a single PDF, by email to [email protected] between 10 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) and 17 November 2026 (11:59 P.M.).

BBAU Contractual Faculty Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee, and gives an age limit only for superannuated teachers.

About BBAU

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a Central University established under the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994. Its address is Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226025, and its website is www.bbau.ac.in. These contractual engagements are meant to meet the immediate academic requirements of departments at its Lucknow Campus.

Important Dates

The date, time and venue of the interaction will be sent to shortlisted candidates by registered e-mail only.

Department-wise Vacancies

BBAU has advertised 5 Contractual Faculty positions at the BBAU Main Campus, Lucknow.

The notice gives no category-wise break-up. It states that reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories will be provided as per Government of India norms, depending upon availability of candidates, and therefore requests candidates of all categories to apply. Reservation will apply strictly in accordance with Government of India rules and UGC guidelines. The University reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies or not to fill any or all positions.

Qualification and Experience

• Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Candidates with higher academic credentials, research publications, teaching experience and desirable specialization relevant to the department may be given due weightage during selection.
• Qualification, experience, publications and other eligibility conditions will be reckoned as on the last date for submission of applications (17 November 2026).
• Superannuated teachers may also be considered, subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, refer to the official notification and the UGC Regulations, 2018 it names.

Pay and Terms

Selected Contractual Faculty will be paid a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 57,700/- (Rupees Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred only) per month, equivalent to the initial Basic Pay of an Assistant Professor at Academic Level-10, without any allowances.

• The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. It does not confer any right to regular appointment or create any claim for absorption, continuation or seniority in the University.
• The appointment is initially for one Academic Session or until further order of the University, whichever is earlier.
• It may be extended for a further Academic Session, subject to satisfactory performance, teaching effectiveness, conduct, availability of workload, continued requirement of the Department and approval of the Competent Authority. An extension does not confer any right to regular appointment, absorption or continuation beyond the approved tenure.
• Contractual Faculty will not get allowances, pension, gratuity, leave and similar benefits admissible to regular teachers.
• Contractual Faculty will not be treated like regular teachers for voting rights or for membership of the university's statutory bodies.

BBAU Contractual Faculty Job Description

• Teaching, practical/laboratory work, student mentoring, evaluation, examination duties and academic administration.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of the Department and the University.
• Teaching, examination, evaluation and other academic duties may be assigned at par with regular faculty; duties involving statutory, financial or disciplinary powers will not be assigned.
• Workload and duties will ordinarily follow the applicable UGC norms and University regulations.

Selection Process

Selection is through short-listing followed by an interaction (the notice also calls it an interview).

• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not entitle an applicant to be called for interaction or selection.
• The University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interaction by adopting appropriate short-listing criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will be told the date, time and venue of the interaction through the registered e-mail only; no communication will be sent by post.
• Employed candidates must produce an NOC from the employer at the time of interview, failing which they may not be interviewed.

How to Apply for BBAU Contractual Faculty

1. Get the prescribed "Application Form for Contractual Faculty" from the University website www.bbau.ac.in (the form is also attached to the notice).
2. Fill in the form: department, personal details, educational qualifications, Ph.D. and NET/SLET/SET details, experience, publications of the last five years, academic distinctions, present position, the signed declaration and three references, and paste a passport size photograph.
3. Combine the filled form and self-attested scanned copies of all requisite supporting documents into a single PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to [email protected] between 10-11-2026 (10:00 A.M.) and 17-11-2026 (11:59 P.M.).
5. Submit a separate application for each Department and/or discipline.

Applications sent by any other mode, including by hand, post, courier or any other electronic medium, will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected, as will applications received after the closing date and time or found incomplete, unsigned or without the requisite documents.

Documents Required

• Duly filled prescribed application form with a passport size photograph.
• Self-attested scanned copies of all requisite supporting documents (in the same single PDF).
• Copies of reprints of publications (the form asks for these for teaching posts).
• At the interaction: all original certificates, testimonials and caste/EWS/etc. certificates.
• At the interaction: one complete set of self-attested photocopies.
• At the interview, for candidates already in employment: NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the employer.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA, accommodation or reimbursement of any kind will be admissible for attending the interaction.
• The University reserves the right to verify antecedents, credentials, publications, research claims and the authenticity of all documents at any stage.
• Suppression of material information, false declarations, fabricated documents or plagiarism in publications make the candidature liable to cancellation at any stage, including after engagement, without prejudice to legal action.
• The University reserves the right to modify, cancel, postpone, withdraw or amend the advertisement without assigning any reason, and to rectify any inadvertent error at any stage.
• Any corrigendum, addendum, clarification or further notification will be published only on www.bbau.ac.in.
• Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts/tribunals at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The University's decision on eligibility, shortlisting, selection and engagement is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.

Important Links