Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has notified 2 total vacancies for Guest Faculty posts on a contract basis for the Monsoon Semester 2026. Eligible candidates possessing an M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology and adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language can apply online under advertisement number RC/GF/2026/03. The pay is Rs. 1,500 per lecture subject to maximum Rs. 50,000 per month. Online applications can be submitted from 12 October 2026 to 26 October 2026. The selection process comprises shortlisting based on academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) of UGC Regulations, 2018 followed by an interview.
JNU Guest Faculty Overview
Department-wise Vacancies
Qualification and Experience
Relaxations in marks apply to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer), and Differently abled categories as per UGC regulations. A relaxation of 5% is also provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
Pay and Terms
The honorarium for Guest Faculty is Rs. 1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month. Guest faculty are not entitled to allowances, pension, gratuity, and leave admissible to regular teachers. No claim for regularisation or contract extension will be entertained, and superannuated teachers may be considered up to the age of 70 years.
How to Apply for JNU Guest Faculty
- Go to the official website at http://jnu.ac.in/career.
- Access the online application link available on the portal.
- Submit the application online through CU-CHAYAN.
- Upload a photograph, scanned copies of all certificates, marksheets, teaching and research evidence, NOC from employer, Master, M.Phil, Ph.D, NET certificates, published article reprints, date of birth certificate, and caste certificate.
- Complete the online submission between 12 October 2026 (04:00 PM) and 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM).
Documents Required
- Photograph
- Scanned signatures
- Certificates and marksheets of educational qualifications (Master, M.Phil, Ph.D)
- NET / SLET / SET certificate
- Evidence of teaching and research
- NOC from the employer
- Reprints of published articles
- Certificate containing date of birth record
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
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