NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: 56 Vacancies, Apply Online

The official notification was issued by NFSU Gandhinagar on 16.07.2026 under reference number NFSU/RECRUIT/FAC/CONT/02/2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. The notification PDF and further updates are available on the official NFSU website. Official Website: Check Here Official Notification PDF: Check Here Online Application: Apply Here

The notification does not mention a separate online application start or closing date. Instead, it directly specifies the interview schedule for each domain, to be held after document verification. Candidates should refer to the table below for their relevant interview date.

Reservation in these posts will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

The minimum eligibility for Assistant Professor (Contractual) is a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% (or equivalent grade) at the preceding degree, along with a very good academic record throughout. Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. viva voce may also apply. A minimum of two publications in UGC-CARE listed, Web of Science, or Scopus indexed journals is required. If sufficiently qualified Ph.D. candidates are not available for a post, the university may consider candidates at lower remuneration levels as follows: Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration): Master's degree with minimum 60% in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and qualified UGC NET (or equivalent) in the relevant branch. Lecturer (where NET is not conducted in the subject): Master's degree with minimum 60% at the master's level in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, w

Each domain/field under the 9 schools has its own specific qualification requirement, along with desirable experience criteria. The table below summarizes the essential qualifying degree required for each domain; candidates should refer to the full notification for the complete wording of each eligibility clause. For each domain, candidates having experience in the specific field are given preference as a "desirable" criterion. Full desirable-criteria wording for every domain is available in the official notification. Candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree in forensic science, life sciences, pharmacy, psychology, law, computer science, or related disciplines can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and M.Sc Government Jobs available across India.

Not specified. The notification does not mention any minimum or maximum age limit or age relaxation for these contractual faculty posts.

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated fixed monthly remuneration depending on the post category: Candidates with a Ph.D. (minimum 60% at the preceding degree) and two qualifying publications are considered for the Assistant Professor post at ₹90,000 per month. If suitable Ph.D. candidates are not available, the university may appoint at the lower remuneration levels described in the eligibility section above.

Fee must be paid through UPI to the designated bank account (QR code provided in the official notification). Payment confirmation (screenshot/image in JPEG format) must be attached with the application. If applying for more than one post, the fee must be paid separately for each post, even if the school remains the same. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. Applications will be treated as incomplete until payment is confirmed by the NFSU Accounts Section.

Selection is through document verification followed by a personal interview. Candidates appearing for interview may be considered for a lower post if found suitable for it. No written exam is mentioned in the notification. For specific sub-domains under SFS, SMS, and SLFJPS marked with an asterisk in the official notification, the interview is clubbed along with SCSDF, as shown in the table above.

Original certificates/documents for verification, including educational qualifications, experience certificates, and age proof. One set of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (degree, mark sheets, experience certificates, etc.) to be submitted to the Recruitment Cell at the time of interview. Screenshot/image (JPEG) of the UPI application fee payment confirmation, to be attached with the online application. No Objection Certificate (NOC) and prior approval from the Head of the Institution, for applicants pursuing a full-time Ph.D.

Candidates appearing for interview may be considered for a lower post if found otherwise suitable. Courses from autonomous institutions must be equivalent to the relevant course approved/recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The contractual appointment will be for eleven months or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier. A minimum of two research papers published in UGC-CARE listed/Web of Science/Scopus indexed journals shall be considered for the Assistant Professor post. Applicants pursuing a full-time Ph.D. must furnish an NOC and prior approval from the Head of their Institution. The university reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions or to fill/not fill any advertised position or specialization. All qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized University/Deemed University or an RCI/BCI/PCI/AICTE-approved autonom