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
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Department(s)
Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies
Posts
Guest Faculty
Total Vacancies
2
Pay
Rs. 1,500/- per lecture (Maximum Rs. 50,000/- per month)
Contract Term
Monsoon Semester 2026
Application Mode
Online (CU-CHAYAN)
Last Date
26 October 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Department-wise Vacancies
Post No.
School/Centre
Period of Engagement
Specializations
01
Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies
Monsoon Semester 2026
M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language.
02
Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies
Monsoon Semester 2026
M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) with NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language.
Qualification and Experience
Post
Qualification
Guest Faculty
A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, along with NET, SLET, SET, or a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
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)
