Nagaland University Assistant Professor 2026 — 1 Post, 29 Aug

Nagaland University, a Central University under the Ministry of Education, has released Nagaland University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 1 post on a contract basis. This Nagaland central government job vacancy 2026 is open to candidates holding an M.Com or MBA in Finance, with expertise in Project Management, Operation Management, and Startup Ecosystem & Regulations, plus a Ph.D. or NET with published research papers. Candidates can apply by email before the last date. Selected Assistant Professor will teach courses related to finance, project management, operations management, and entrepreneurship/startup ecosystems, likely within the university's management or vocational studies programme, given the notification's emphasis on practical industry experience alongside academic credentials. Nagaland University, located at Lumami and with campuses across Nagaland, offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes across multiple disciplines and has been steadily expanding contractual faculty positions to support specialised, industry-linked courses. The selection process for Nagaland University Assistant Professor 2026 consists of an interview. The salary is fixed at Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the standard entry-level academic pay grade for Assistant Professors at Indian central universities. The Nagaland University Assistant Professor 2026 application is by email only. The last date to submit the application is 29 August 2026. There is no application fee mentioned. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, and should clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email, along with documentary proof of their teaching and industry experience.

Candidates need an M.Com or MBA in Finance with expertise in Project Management, Operation Management, and Startup Ecosystem & Regulations, along with practical teaching and industry experience supported by documentary proof. A Ph.D. or NET in the relevant subject with published research papers in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed, or NAAS-rated journals is also required. This is a contractual Assistant Professor position.

Age limit is not specified in the official notification for this Assistant Professor recruitment.

• M.Com or MBA in Finance with expertise in Project Management, Operation Management, and Startup Ecosystem & Regulations
• Practical teaching and industry experience with documentary proof of certificate
• Ph.D. or NET in the relevant subject with published research papers in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed, or NAAS-rated journals
• Age limit is not specified in the official notification
• This is a contractual Assistant Professor engagement, not a permanent university appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection is through an interview

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) This is a contractual Assistant Professor engagement, not a permanent university appointment

1. Read the official Nagaland University notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and teaching/industry experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — Assistant Professor — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure your email is sent before the last date, 29 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for your own records and as proof of timely submission
8. Await further communication regarding the interview schedule