SPPU Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Maharashtra, has invited applications for the post of Director, International Centre under Advt No. 23. The online application is open from 3 November 2026 to 17 November 2026.

The post is for International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. Qualification required: Qualification and experience of a Professor in the relevant discipline, with aggregate teaching or research experience of not less than fifteen years: (A) eminent scholar with Ph.D., at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, research score of 120, 15 years' teaching/research experience and doctoral guidance; OR (B) outstanding professional with Ph.D. and fifteen years' experience. The pay is Academic Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200), entry pay Rs. 1,44,200 with usual allowances as per University rules. The application fee is Rs. 400 for Unreserved (Open). Selection is by academic, Teachings and Research Credentials (ATR) score as per Government Resolution Sankirn.2025/E.860421/Vishi.1, dated 06.10.2025 and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 17 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Online
• Fee: Unreserved (Open): Rs. 400; Backward Classes / Economically Weaker Sections / Orphans / Divyang: Rs. 200
• Pay: Academic Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200), entry pay Rs. 1,44,200 with usual allowances as per University rules
• Place: International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

SPPU Director, International Centre Recruitment 2026 - Overview

SPPU Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 23 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download SPPU notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Qualification and experience shall be that of the Professor in relevant discipline having aggregate minimum teaching or research experience of not less than fifteen years; A (i): An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, actively engaged in research, with a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation 2018; A (ii): A minimum of fifteen years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate; OR B: An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above)/industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, provided he/she has fifteen years' experience
• Experience: Aggregate minimum teaching or research experience of not less than fifteen years

Other conditions:

• Knowledge of Marathi Language is essential
• Eligibility criteria will be as that for the post of Professor
• Teaching experience as an approved teacher will only be considered
• Experience in regular scale will only be considered towards total experience
• Time taken to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. is not counted as teaching/research experience
• For doctoral guidance experience, at least one student must have submitted the Ph.D. thesis for evaluation

Desirable:

• Administrative experience to coordinate various administrative and academic processes of a large University
• Experience of handling foreign delegations and/or collaborative matters in the University
• Some experience of managing affairs of International Students in the University
• Exposure of teaching/administration in leading Foreign University
• Implementation of policies and strategies for promotion of international linkages with premier national and international universities and institutions
• Overseeing administration of International Students cell and processing visit and exchange applications

Who Cannot Apply for SPPU Recruitment 2026

• Applications in other forms such as Bio-data, C.V. or any other offline application will not be considered
• Applications received after the last date, incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered
• Applications of employed candidates not sent through proper channel will not be considered
• Candidates furnishing incorrect or false information shall stand disqualified at any stage
• Canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the candidate

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Appointment for a term of five years or till the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier
• Post is created from University Fund; service conditions as decided by the University from time to time

Application Fee

Important Dates

How Will SPPU Select Candidates?

• Academic, Teachings and Research Credentials (ATR) score as per Government Resolution Sankirn.2025/E.860421/Vishi.1, dated 06.10.2025
• Interview
• Academic, Teachings and Research Credentials (ATR) score will be considered as per Government Resolution Sankirn.2025/E.860421/Vishi.1, dated 06.10.2025
• Candidates called for interview will have to remain present at their own expenses

Documents to Enclose

• Educational qualification documents: degree/diploma certificates and both-side copies of statements of marks
• Certificate of Equivalence in percentage for degrees under the Credit System
• Certificates of teaching/administrative experience, approval letters or appointment orders
• Receipts of Ph.D. thesis submission or result of students guided, and evidence of post-doctoral research
• Birth/SSC certificate or Government document as proof of date of birth; Gazette copy in case of name change
• Copies of publications, evidence for Option A or B, and duly filled API based PBAS with API documents

How to Apply for SPPU Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Apply online from 03.11.2026 to 17.11.2026 on the University website http://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment.
2. Take the printout of the online application and affix a passport size photo on it.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents in the order listed in the notice.
4. Attach the small family declaration in the prescribed Declaration Form A.
5. Send the printed copy with all enclosures to the Deputy Registrar, Administration Non-Teaching Section, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune - 411 007, on or before 23.11.2026 up to 06.00 pm.
6. Candidates already employed must apply through the proper channel.

Other Points to Note

• Fee is non-refundable
• Reservation benefits are available only to domicile candidates of Maharashtra
• Small family declaration in Declaration Form A must be submitted
• The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post or to modify/alter/cancel the advertisement
• All updates and corrigendum will be put on the University website only
• Queries on eligibility, call letters or selection will not be entertained

SPPU Director, International Centre Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Advertisement No. 23, dated 3 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.