Nalanda University Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 19 Vacancies | Nalanda University

Introduction

Nalanda University has announced the Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 for a total of 19 vacancies across six academic departments. Candidates possessing a Ph.D. (or post‑doctoral qualification) with at least 60% marks at the Master’s level and the requisite teaching/research experience can apply online until 15 September 2026.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

The recruitment is conducted by Nalanda University, located at Rajgir, District Nalanda, Bihar. The university seeks to fill faculty positions in the areas of Buddhist Studies, Hindu Studies, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Data Science & AI, and Science, Technology & Policy Studies.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Professor

• Outstanding academic record with 60% marks (or equivalent) at Master’s level.
• Ph.D. or post‑doctoral research in the concerned/allied discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience as Associate Professor or equivalent, with doctoral supervision.
• Preferably 10 publications (books and/or peer‑reviewed papers).
• Evidence of innovative courses, teaching plans or research is desirable.

Associate Professor

• Academic record with 60% marks (or equivalent) at Master’s level.
• Ph.D. or post‑doctoral research in the allied discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of teaching/research experience at national/international level.
• Preferably 8 publications (books and/or peer‑reviewed papers).
• Evidence of innovative courses, teaching plans or research is desirable.

Assistant Professor

• Good academic record with a minimum of 60% marks at Master’s level.
• Ph.D. or post‑doctoral research in the allied discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 publications (books and/or peer‑reviewed papers).
• Evidence of innovative courses, teaching plans or research is desirable.

Pay Scale & Salary

Application Fee

The fee is Rs. 500 per post. Payment must be made directly to the university’s bank account. The UTR/Transaction Reference Number should be mentioned in the application form.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on academic record, qualifications, experience, publications and overall suitability.
2. Written test (if applicable).
3. Seminar / presentation (if applicable).
4. Interview (online or offline as decided by the university).
5. Any other assessment deemed appropriate by the university.

How to Apply

1. Log in to your Gmail account (or create one) as the application uses a Google Form.
2. Open the official online application link and fill in all required details accurately.
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 per post to the bank account mentioned above and note the UTR/Transaction Reference Number.
4. Submit a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for.
5. Download or note the Google Form response receipt after submission.
6. Email the receipt along with your CV and scanned copies of all relevant documents to recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in. Hard copies are not accepted.

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the application?
   The last date is 15 September 2026.
2. How much is the application fee?
   The fee is Rs. 500 per post.
3. What educational qualification is required?
   A minimum of Ph.D. (or post‑doctoral) with at least 60% marks at the Master’s level.
4. How many total vacancies are there?
   There are 19 vacancies across six departments.
5. Can I apply for more than one post?
   Yes, but a separate application form and fee of Rs. 500 are required for each post.
6. Where do I send the application fee receipt?
   Attach the receipt to the email sent to recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in along with your CV and supporting documents.
7. Is there any relaxation for candidates employed in government/PSU?
   Government/PSU employees must apply through the proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate at the interview stage.