CUJ Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Ranchi, is engaging one Guest Faculty (UR category) in the Department of English Studies on a purely temporary basis, paid Rs. 1500/- per lecture subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month. Applications must be sent by email to [email protected] and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m.

CUJ Guest Faculty Overview

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About CUJ

The Central University of Jharkhand is a university established by an Act of Parliament of India in 2009. The notice gives its location as Village Cheri-Manatu, Kanke, Ranchi. This advertisement is issued by the Registrar (I/c) for the Department of English Studies.

Department-wise Vacancies

The number of vacancies is tentative. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection, and the number of Guest Faculty to be engaged will be decided on actual requirement.

Qualification and Experience

The notice does not print an experience requirement.

Eligibility A

• 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.
• In addition, 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.
• Candidates 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 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
• NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master's programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited test.

NET exemption for Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009

Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to 11 July 2009 are governed by the Ordinances, Bye-laws or Regulations of the institution awarding the degree. They are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if all of these conditions are met:

• The Ph.D. degree was awarded in a regular mode.
• The Ph.D. thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners.
• An open Ph.D. viva voce was conducted.
• The candidate has published two research papers from the Ph.D. work, at least one in a refereed journal.
• The candidate has presented at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored, funded or supported by the UGC / ICSSR / CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

Eligibility B

The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the Times Higher Education (THE), or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

Relaxation in marks

• A relaxation of 5% marks may be provided at Graduate and Master's level for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Differently-abled (physically and visually differently-abled) and Other Backward Class (OBC) (non-creamy layer) categories, for eligibility and for assessing good academic record during engagement of temporary faculty. It applies only to qualifying marks, without any grace mark procedure.
• A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) may be provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
• A relevant grade regarded as equivalent to 55% marks, wherever a recognised university follows the grading system, is also considered eligible.

The notice asks candidates to satisfy themselves beforehand that they hold the minimum essential qualification. See the official notification for the full eligibility wording.

Pay and Terms

• Pay: Rs. 1500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month. Payment will be made on an hourly basis as per University norms.
• The engagement is purely temporary, initially for one semester or as per requirement of the University. It may be extended on the basis of the University's requirement and the incumbent's satisfactory performance.
• The Guest Faculty will not get allowances, pension, gratuity and leave as admissible to regular teachers.
• The engaged candidate is not entitled to residential accommodation, official transport, leave encashment or any other allowances/facilities admissible to a regular employee.
• The University may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication to candidates if an inadvertent mistake in the selection process is detected at any stage, even after the engagement letter or joining.

Selection Process

The notice describes shortlisting followed by an interview before the Selection Committee. The marking scheme is not specified in the notice.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to appear before the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
• The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website (www.cuj.ac.in) under the Careers Section.
• The interview will be held only for shortlisted candidates on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards. Reporting time is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• The interview may continue the next day depending on circumstances, so candidates should come prepared accordingly.
• The interview date may change; any change will be notified on the University website.

How to Apply for CUJ Guest Faculty

1. Get the prescribed application form, which is available with the advertisement in the Career Section of the University website (www.cuj.ac.in).
2. Fill in the form and attach the certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates, along with the other documents listed below.
3. Send the duly filled-in application by email to [email protected].
4. Make sure the email is received by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026, the last date of receiving applications by email.
5. Watch the Careers Section of www.cuj.ac.in for the shortlist and any change in the interview date. The notice says corrigenda or addenda will be published only on the University website.

Documents Required

• Duly filled-in application form with certificate, mark sheet and experience certificate etc.
• Ph.D. holders whose degree was awarded under the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016: a certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure I) from the concerned University that the Ph.D. complies with the UGC regulation. Annexure I applies to candidates registered for the Ph.D. on or after 11 July 2009.
• Candidates registered for the Ph.D. before 11 July 2009: a certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure II) from the concerned University/Institute. It is signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor or Dean (Academic Affairs).
• SC/ST/OBC candidates: a caste certificate from the competent authority in the prescribed format (Annexure III for SC/ST, Annexure IV for OBC).
• OBC candidates: a valid caste certificate of the current financial year in the Government of India proforma, stating that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer.
• Candidates claiming the PH category: a medical certificate from the competent authority.

Important Instructions

• OBC candidates should note that the caste name and spelling in the certificate must be exactly the same as in the lists notified by the Central Government. A certificate with any variation will not be accepted.
• The OBC claim is determined in relation to the State (or part of the State) to which the candidate's father originally belongs. A migrated candidate should produce a certificate based on the father's OBC certificate from that State.
• OBC candidates who do not submit the creamy-layer certificate described above will not be allowed to attend the interview.
• Candidates applying for reserved posts must clearly state their category. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC exists as per UGC/Government of India guidelines.
• No query will be entertained about screening or result against this advertisement.
• The University may cancel the advertisement without citing any reason.
• Any dispute or legal proceeding against the University is restricted to the Courts of Ranchi.

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