📅 Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
📢 Recruitment Overview
Nalanda University has invited applications and expressions of interest from qualified and academically accomplished candidates for teaching faculty positions. Applicants with a relevant doctoral qualification, strong academic background and research credentials may apply.
The recruitment is open to eligible Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and foreign nationals.
₹500
Application Fee / Position
📚 Teaching Positions & Vacancies
| School / Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|
| Buddhist Studies | — | 1 | 2 |
| Hindu Studies | — | 1 | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sanskrit | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Data Science & AI | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Science, Technology & Policy Studies | 1 | 1 | — |
🎯 Eligibility Highlights
Professor
- Strong academic record, preferably 60% or equivalent at Master's level.
- Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the relevant discipline.
- 3–7 years' experience as Associate Professor or equivalent.
- Experience in guiding doctoral and post-doctoral research.
- Preferably around 10 research publications.
Associate Professor
- Strong academic record, preferably 60% or equivalent at Master's level.
- Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the relevant discipline.
- 3–5 years of teaching and research experience.
- Experience in supervising doctoral research.
- Preferably around 8 research publications.
Assistant Professor
- Minimum 60% or equivalent at Master's level in the relevant subject.
- Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the relevant discipline.
- Research involvement with 3–5 publications.
- Innovative teaching/research plans are desirable.
📝 How to Apply
- Complete the online application through the link provided in the advertisement.
- A separate application form is required for each position.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500 per position through the prescribed online payment process.
- Keep the UTR / transaction reference number ready for entering in the form.
- After completing the Google Form, forward the form response receipt along with CV and relevant scanned documents to:
📧 recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in
No hard copy is accepted as stated in the advertisement.
📂 Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Certificates and mark sheets of examinations
- Research degree documents, wherever applicable
- Teaching, research and professional experience proof
- Published research papers and other academic contributions
- Updated CV / research profile
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Incomplete or late applications may be rejected.
- Eligibility will be assessed based on credentials available by the prescribed last date.
- Meeting minimum eligibility does not automatically guarantee an interview.
- The University may conduct written tests, seminars, presentations or interviews as required.
- Government / institutional employees may need to apply through the proper channel or provide an NOC undertaking.
- Original certificates and valid photo identification may be required during verification.
- Applicants should regularly check their email for recruitment-related communication.
- Selected candidates may ordinarily be required to serve at the Rajgir campus.
🚀 Ready to Apply?
Check the complete advertisement carefully before submitting your application.
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026