Guest Faculty Positions in Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies

- JNU invites applications for Two Guest Faculty positions in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies for the Monsoon Semester 2026.
- Positions are contract-based with no entitlement to allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave benefits.
- The engagement period is for the Monsoon Semester 2026, with no guarantee of regularization or contract extension.
- No claim for regularization or extension of contract will be entertained; contracts may be terminated without notice.
- Superannuated teachers (up to 70 years of age) may also apply.
- Only online applications will be accepted via the official JNU career portal.

- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Ayurveda Biology or a relevant/related subject from an Indian university or equivalent foreign university.
- NET/JRF Requirement: Must have cleared UGC NET/JRF (105) in Ayurveda Biology or equivalent (SLET/SET) OR hold a Ph.D. degree (as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations).
- Exemptions from NET/SLET/SET: Candidates with Ph.D. awarded in regular mode with two research papers (at least one in a refereed journal) and two conference presentations on Ph.D. work, certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs).
- Foreign Ph.D. Holders: Ph.D. from a top 500 university (QS/THE/ARWU rankings) exempts from NET/SLET/SET.
- Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-Abled: 5% relaxation in marks for Master’s degree.
- Relaxation for Ph.D. Holders with Pre-1991 Master’s: 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) if Master’s degree was obtained before 19 September 1991.
- Sanskrit Language Requirement: Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit language is mandatory.

- Shortlisting: Based on qualifications, experience, and publications as of the last application date.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview via email (no TA/DA provided).
- Verification: University reserves the right to verify antecedents and documents at any stage.
- Plagiarism Check: Candidates must submit an undertaking confirming their publications are plagiarism-free; violations will lead to rejection/cancellation.

All

- Scanned photograph (passport size).
- Scanned copies of all certificates (Marksheets, Degree Certificates, NET/JRF/Ph.D. Certificates).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Evidence of teaching experience (if any).
- Research publications (copies of reprints).
- Certificate of date of birth.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Sanskrit language proficiency proof (if applicable).
- Undertaking regarding plagiarism-free publications.

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