The post of Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is open to distinguished academicians with a minimum of ten years' experience as Professor in a University, or ten years' experience in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation with proof of demonstrated academic leadership. The Vice-Chancellor normally holds office for three years. Applications go in hard copy, by post or by hand, to the Search-cum-Selection Committee, Governor's Secretariat, Lok Bhavan, Shimla, and must reach it on or before 26 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. (Advertisement No. 45-2/85-GS dated 05.11.2026).
UHF Nauni Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Governor's Secretariat, Himachal Pradesh (Search-cum-Selection Committee) |
| Post | Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni |
| Advertisement No. | 45-2/85-GS dated 05.11.2026 |
| Term | Normally three years; eligible for re-appointment for another three years but not beyond the age of 65 |
| Experience Required | Ten years as Professor in a University, or ten years in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation |
| Job Location | Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| How to Apply | Hard copy, by post or by hand, to Lok Bhavan, Shimla |
| Last Date to Apply | 26.11.2026, by 5:00 p.m. (must reach the office) |
| Selection | Panel of three to five candidates recommended to the Governor (Chancellor) |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the pay, the application fee or a separate age limit for applying.
About UHF Nauni Recruitment 2026
The advertisement is issued by the Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointment of Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, from the Governor's Secretariat, Himachal Pradesh, Lok Bhavan, Shimla-171002. The committee was constituted vide Notification No. 45-2/85-GS dated 28.10.2026. It will prepare a panel of three to five suitable candidates to be recommended to the Governor, who is the Chancellor of the University.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility is set in terms of Regulation 7.3(i) of the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018. The applicant should possess the highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional commitment and should be a distinguished academician with:
- a minimum of ten years' experience as Professor in a University; or
- ten years' experience in a reputed research and/or academic administrative organisation with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership.
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Candidates should check the official notification and the UGC Regulations, 2018 it cites for the full eligibility for the post.
Pay and Terms
Under Section 24(3) of the Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry Act, 1986, the Vice Chancellor shall normally hold office for a term of three years and be eligible for re-appointment for another three years, but not beyond the age of 65. The pay and allowances for the post are not specified in the notice.
How to Apply for UHF Nauni Recruitment 2026
- Prepare the application in hard copy.
- Attach a detailed curriculum vitae, a photograph and self-attested supporting documents establishing your qualifications, experience and eligibility.
- Write on the top of the application: (Application for the post of Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni).
- Send it by post or deliver it by hand to: The Search-cum-Selection Committee, Governor's Secretariat, Lok Bhavan, Shimla-171002, Himachal Pradesh.
- Make sure the application, complete in all respects, actually reaches the office on or before 26 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Documents named in the notice
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Photograph
- Self-attested documents establishing qualifications, experience and eligibility
Selection Process
The Search-cum-Selection Committee will recommend a panel of three to five suitable candidates to the Governor (Chancellor) for appointment. The selection process shall be conducted in accordance with the judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh in CWP No. 4259 of 2026 and CWP No. 5087 of 2026, the Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry Act, 1986 (Act No. 4 of 1987), and the applicable provisions of the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018.
Important Instructions
- The date of dispatch shall not be treated as the date of receipt.
- No application received after 5:00 p.m. on 26.11.2026 shall be entertained.
- Neither the Search-cum-Selection Committee nor the Governor's Secretariat shall be responsible for any postal, courier or other delay in receipt of applications.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| UHF Nauni Vice-Chancellor Advertisement PDF | Official advertisement No. 45-2/85-GS dated 05.11.2026 |
| Official Website | Official website of Governor's Secretariat, Himachal Pradesh |
