- Invitation for applications for two Guest Faculty positions in the School of Engineering at JNU, New Delhi.
- Positions available for the Monsoon Semester 2026.
- Guest faculty will be engaged on a contractual basis with no benefits like pension, gratuity, or leave.
- Honorarium of Rs. 1500 per lecture, capped at Rs. 50,000 per month.
- Contracts are non-regularizable and may be terminated without prior notice.
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🎓 M.Tech
🎓 M.E.
🎓 Ph.D.
Guest Faculty Positions in School of Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
New Delhi, Delhi (DL)
Apply Start
04 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
17 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹1,500 - ₹50,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 70 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not explicitly required, but teaching/research experience is desirable. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official portal for updates. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university.
- Candidates must have cleared NET/CSIR/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.
- Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009, are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if they meet specific conditions (regular Ph.D. mode, external examiners, viva voce, publications, and conference presentations).
- For disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted, Master’s degree holders are eligible.
- Ph.D. from a top 500 global university (QS/THE/ARWU rankings) is exempt from NET/SLET/SET.
- Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled candidates.
- Relaxation of 5% in marks for Ph.D. holders who obtained Master’s degree before September 19, 1991.
- For Computer Science & Engineering: M.Tech./M.E. in relevant specializations (e.g., AI, Data Science, Software Engineering).
- For Electronics & Communication Engineering: B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E. in relevant specializations (e.g., VLSI, Embedded Systems, RF Engineering).
- Desirable: Ph.D. in the respective engineering disciplines.
- Candidates must have cleared NET/CSIR/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.
- Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009, are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if they meet specific conditions (regular Ph.D. mode, external examiners, viva voce, publications, and conference presentations).
- For disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted, Master’s degree holders are eligible.
- Ph.D. from a top 500 global university (QS/THE/ARWU rankings) is exempt from NET/SLET/SET.
- Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled candidates.
- Relaxation of 5% in marks for Ph.D. holders who obtained Master’s degree before September 19, 1991.
- For Computer Science & Engineering: M.Tech./M.E. in relevant specializations (e.g., AI, Data Science, Software Engineering).
- For Electronics & Communication Engineering: B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E. in relevant specializations (e.g., VLSI, Embedded Systems, RF Engineering).
- Desirable: Ph.D. in the respective engineering disciplines.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic qualifications, NET/CSIR/SLET/SET/Ph.D. status, and publications.
- Selection will be based solely on interview performance.
- Interview may be conducted online or offline at the discretion of the university.
- University reserves the right to not fill any of the advertised positions.
- Final selection subject to verification of documents and antecedents.
- Selection will be based solely on interview performance.
- Interview may be conducted online or offline at the discretion of the university.
- University reserves the right to not fill any of the advertised positions.
- Final selection subject to verification of documents and antecedents.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Differently abled).
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of Master’s degree certificate and marksheets.
- NET/CSIR/SLET/SET/Ph.D. certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of teaching/research experience (if any).
- Published research papers (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate of date of birth.
- Undertaking stating publications are free from plagiarism.
- Photograph (scanned).
- NET/CSIR/SLET/SET/Ph.D. certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of teaching/research experience (if any).
- Published research papers (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate of date of birth.
- Undertaking stating publications are free from plagiarism.
- Photograph (scanned).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official portal for updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Guest Faculty positions in the School of Engineering?
For the Computer Science and Engineering position, candidates must have an M.Tech./M.E. in relevant areas with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) and must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. For the Electronics & Communication Engineering position, candidates must have a B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E. in relevant areas with the same academic requirements.
Q.
Is there any relaxation in the minimum marks requirement for reserved categories?
Yes, a relaxation of 5% is allowed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer)/Differently abled categories. The minimum marks requirement is reduced from 55% to 50% for these candidates.
Q.
What is the honorarium for Guest Faculty positions?
The honorarium for Guest Faculty is Rs. 1500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month.
Q.
Are there any benefits like allowances, pension, or leave for Guest Faculty?
No, Guest Faculty are not entitled to benefits such as allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave as applicable to regular university teachers.
Q.
How can I apply for the Guest Faculty positions?
Applications must be submitted online through the CU-CHAYAN portal on the university website (https://www.jnu.ac.in/career). Only online applications will be accepted.