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Assistant Professor (Contractual) for Academic Session 2026-2027

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Advertisement No: RTMNU/GA/657
Total Vacancies
139
Age Limit
18 – 59 yrs
Salary
Rs. 40,000/- per month (consolidated)
Days Left
13 days
Application Fee
- Open Category: Rs. 500/- - Reserved Category (SC/ST/VJ(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/SBC/OBC/SEBC/EWS): Rs. 300/-
Gender
All
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📋 Job Description
- Temporary teaching positions for Assistant Professors across multiple disciplines in Post Graduate Departments, Conducted Colleges, Schools, Institutes, and Centers of Specialized Studies.
- Contractual appointment for the academic session 2026-2027, commencing from the date of joining until 30th April 2027.
- Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 40,000/- for the contractual period.
- Positions available in Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Inter-disciplinary Studies, and University Centers.
- Proficiency in Marathi language is desirable.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or equivalent (e.g., SET) OR hold a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject as per UGC regulations.
- Ph.D. candidates registered before 11th July 2009 are exempt from NET/SET if they meet specific conditions (regular mode, thesis evaluation, viva voce, research publications, and conference presentations).
- For Business Management: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com with First Class and 2 years of professional experience.
- For Fine Arts: Master’s degree with 55% marks OR a traditional/professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years of acclaimed performance, and ability to teach theory with illustrations.
- For Pharmaceutical Sciences: B.Pharm degree, registration as a pharmacist, and First Class Master’s degree in a relevant branch of pharmacy.
- For Inter-Institutional Computer Centre: B.E./B.Tech./B.S./M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. with First Class OR B.E./B.Tech. and MCA with First Class OR Graduation with Mathematics and MCA with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/Differently-abled candidates at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
- Upper age limit: 59 years as on the last date of application.
- Candidates must upload caste certificate, caste validity certificate, and non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable).
🏆 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the candidate’s academic record, professional experience, and performance in the interview.
- The University may also consider seminar/colloquium or other modes for selection.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Candidates must bring original documents along with three copies of the submitted application and self-attested documents at the time of the interview.
📊 Key Information
OrganizationRashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Location / StateMaharashtra
Job LocationNagpur, Maharashtra
Category EligibilityAll categories (General, SC, ST, VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SBC, OBC, SEBC, EWS) as per Maharashtra Government Reservation Policy.
Experience Required- For Business Management: 2 years of professional experience after acquiring the Master’s degree. - For other disciplines: Teaching, research, industrial, or professional experience is desirable.
Last Date to Apply10 August 2026
📊 RTMNU Recruitment - Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Posts
English 2
Hindi 1
Linguistics 1
German 1
Marathi 2
Pali & Prakrit 1
Urdu 3
Sanskrit 1
Ambedkar Thought 2
Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology 4
Economics 1
Gandhian Thought 2
History 5
Philosophy 3
Political Science 5
Psychology 3
Public Administration 2
Sociology 4
Travel & Tourism 1
Travel & Tourism Archaeology 1
Social Work 1
Botany 3
Chemistry 4
Computer Science 2
Electronics 2
Geography 1
Geology (Structural Geology/Stratigraphy/Palaeontology/Watershed Management) 1
Mathematics 4
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering 3
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics/Quality Assurance) 3
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Quality Assurance) 3
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology) 1
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacognosy) 1
Physics 3
Statistics 3
Zoology (Animal Physiology) 1
Zoology (Entomology) 1
Zoology (Mammalian Reproductive Physiology) 1
Zoology (Fish & Fishery) 1
Zoology 1
Home Science (Food Science & Nutrition) 2
Home Science (Resource Management) 1
Inter-Institutional Computer Centre (Master in Computer Applications) 2
Business Management 4
Commerce 3
Fine Arts 2
P.G. Education 4
P.G. Education (Psychology of Education) 1
Physical Education 2
Library & Information Science 3
Mass Communication 6
Centre for Buddhist Studies 2
Centre for Sericulture & Bioresource Management Research 2
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Adhyasan Kendra 1
University’s Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education 6
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law 8
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Intellectual Property Rights) 1
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Business Law) 1
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Labour Law) 1
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Political Science) 1
University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (English) 1
Total 139
📁 Required Documents
- Scanned photograph and signature.
- Payment receipt of the application fee.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Caste validity certificate (if applicable).
- Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Orphan certificate (if applicable).
- All educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- NET/SET/Ph.D. certificate (if applicable).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Any other documents as specified in the application form.
🎓 Required Qualifications
bachelors-degree btech b.e. bed bpharm llb masters-degree ma msc mcom mba mca mlibisc mpharm phd pgdm equivalent-qualification
📊 Vacancy Details
  • Faculty of Humanities (Languages): 11 posts (English: 2, Hindi: 1, Linguistics: 1, German: 1, Marathi: 2, Pali & Prakrit: 1, Urdu: 3, Sanskrit: 1).
  • Faculty of Humanities (Social Sciences): 30 posts (Ambedkar Thought: 2, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology: 4, Economics: 1, Gandhian Thought: 2, History: 5, Philosophy: 3, Political Science: 5, Psychology: 3, Public Administration: 2, Sociology: 4, Travel & Tourism: 1, Travel & Tourism Archaeology: 1, Social Work: 1).
  • Faculty of Science & Technology (Sciences): 43 posts (Botany: 3, Chemistry: 4, Computer Science: 2, Electronics: 2, Geography: 1, Geology: 1, Mathematics: 4, Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering: 3, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics/Quality Assurance): 3, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Quality Assurance): 3, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology): 1, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacognosy): 1, Physics: 3, Statistics: 3, Zoology (Animal Physiology): 1, Zoology (Entomology): 1, Zoology (Mammalian Reproductive Physiology): 1, Zoology (Fish & Fishery): 1, Zoology: 1, Home Science (Food Science & Nutrition): 2, Home Science (Resource Management): 1, Inter-Institutional Computer Centre: 2).
  • Faculty of Commerce & Management: 7 posts (Business Management: 4, Commerce: 3).
  • Faculty of Inter-disciplinary Studies: 18 posts (Fine Arts: 2, P.G. Education: 4, P.G. Education (Psychology of Education): 1, Physical Education: 2, Library & Information Science: 3, Mass Communication: 6).
  • University’s Centres of Specialized Studies: 5 posts (Centre for Buddhist Studies: 2, Centre for Sericulture & Bioresource Management Research: 2, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Adhyasan Kendra: 1).
  • Conducted Colleges/School of the University: 15 posts (University’s Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education: 6, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law: 8, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Intellectual Property Rights): 1, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Business Law): 1, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Labour Law): 1, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (Political Science): 1, University’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School of Law (English): 1).
  • Reservation details: SC: 18, ST: 10, VJ(A): 4, NT(B): 3, NT(C): 5, NT(D): 3, SBC: 3, OBC: 26, SEBC: 14, EWS: 14, Open: 39 (Total: 139).
  • Social/Horizontal Reservation: General: 92, Women’s: 41, Sports Persons: 6.
  • Persons with Disabilities: 6 posts (Blind/Myopia: 2, Deafness or hearing impairment: 2, Osteoporosis/Cerebral Palsy/Leprosy cured/Dwarfism/Acid attack victims/Muscular dystrophy/Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury: 1, Autism/Intellectual Disability/Specific Learning Disability/Mental Illness: 1).
  • Orphan person: 1 post.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to submit the online application for the Assistant Professor (contractual) positions at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University?
A. The last date for submission of the online application form is 10th August, 2026.
Q. What is the consolidated salary offered for the contractual Assistant Professor positions?
A. The consolidated salary offered for the contractual Assistant Professor positions is Rs. 40,000 per month.
Q. Are candidates exempt from the NET/SET requirement if they hold a Ph.D. degree?
A. Yes, candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject are exempt from the NET/SET requirement, subject to fulfilling specific conditions such as regular Ph.D. mode, evaluation by two examiners, open viva, and publication of research papers.
Q. What is the upper age limit for applying to the Assistant Professor (contractual) positions?
A. The upper age limit for all the posts is 59 years as on the last date of application, which is 10th August, 2026.
Q. Is proficiency in Marathi language mandatory for the Assistant Professor positions?
A. No, proficiency in Marathi language is desirable but not mandatory for the Assistant Professor positions.