Nalanda University Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 19 Posts, Apply Online by 15 Sep (Bihar)

Nalanda University, an international institution of national importance established by an Act of Parliament at Rajgir, Bihar, has released Nalanda University Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NU/Teaching/Job/Aug-2026 dated 22 August 2026 for 19 vacancies across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts. This central government job spans six academic areas — Buddhist Studies, Hindu Studies, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Data Science and AI, and Science Tech & Policy Studies — and is open to Indian nationals as well as Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals holding a Ph.D. or post-doctoral qualification with a consistently good academic record. Selected faculty at Nalanda University 2026 will teach and guide research in their respective disciplines at the university's international residential campus in Rajgir, District Nalanda. The selection process for Nalanda University Faculty Recruitment 2026 is not limited to fulfilling minimum eligibility; where large numbers of applications are received, the university may restrict interview calls based on academic record, qualifications, experience, publications, and overall suitability, followed by any combination of a written test, seminar/presentation, and interview. The salary for Nalanda University 2026 ranges from USD 15,000 to 25,000 per annum for Assistant Professor, USD 20,000 to 35,000 for Associate Professor, and USD 30,000 to 45,000 for Professor, an internationally benchmarked pay structure reflecting the university's global academic mandate. The Nalanda University Faculty 2026 online application is submitted via Google Form. The last date to apply for Nalanda University Recruitment 2026 is 15 September 2026. Application fee is ₹500 per post, paid directly to the university's HDFC Bank account, with a separate application and fee required for each post applied for. Candidates must read the complete official Nalanda University 2026 notification PDF at nalandauniv.edu.in before applying, since all communication regarding shortlisting and interviews is sent only via email.

• Professor: Outstanding academic record with 60% marks or equivalent grade at Master's level, preferably with international teaching experience; Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; 3 to 7 years' experience as Associate Professor or equivalent with substantive experience guiding doctoral/post-doctoral research; preferably 10 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in peer-reviewed national or international journals
• Associate Professor: Brilliant academic record with 60% marks or equivalent grade at Master's level, preferably with international teaching experience; Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the allied/relevant discipline; 3 to 5 years' teaching and research experience at national/international level with experience guiding doctoral research; preferably 8 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Assistant Professor: Good academic record with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade at Master's level in a relevant subject from an Indian or foreign university; Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the allied/relevant discipline; minimum 3 to 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Note: Evidence of innovative courses, teaching plans, or research is desirable for all three posts. Degrees must be from a recognised university or institution of repute; equivalence for foreign M.Phil./Ph.D. degrees is determined by the university as per applicable regulations

Not specified in the official notification for any of the three posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor).

• Professor: Ph.D./post-doctoral research with 60% at Master's level, 3-7 years as Associate Professor or equivalent, preferably 10 publications, doctoral/post-doctoral research guidance experience
• Associate Professor: Ph.D./post-doctoral research with 60% at Master's level, 3-5 years' teaching/research experience, preferably 8 publications, doctoral research guidance experience
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D./post-doctoral research with minimum 60% at Master's level, minimum 3-5 publications
• Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals are all eligible to apply
• Time spent solely pursuing an M.Phil./Ph.D. does not count as teaching/research experience, unless done while simultaneously discharging teaching duties without availing leave
• Government/PSU/autonomous body employees must apply through proper channel or submit an undertaking to provide a No Objection Certificate at the interview stage
• Selected candidates must ordinarily serve at the Rajgir campus and should be willing to relocate
• Candidates who applied earlier under a previous advertisement must apply afresh

₹500 per post, payable directly to the university's HDFC Bank account (Account No. 50100079546912, IFSC HDFC0002059); a separate application form and fee payment is required for each post applied for, and the UTR/Transaction Reference Number must be mentioned in the application.

• Professor: USD 30,000 - 45,000 per annum
• Associate Professor: USD 20,000 - 35,000 per annum
• Assistant Professor: USD 15,000 - 25,000 per annum

1. Log in to your Gmail account, since the application link is based on a Google Form; create one first if you don't have one
2. Click on the official online application link and fill in all required details accurately
3. Pay the application fee of ₹500 per post directly to the university's HDFC Bank account and note down the UTR/Transaction Reference Number
4. Submit a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for
5. Download or note the Form Response Receipt after submission
6. Prepare a completed CV / Expression of Interest with your research profile and publication details
7. Prepare scanned copies of certificates and mark sheets of all examinations, including research degrees, and proof of teaching/research/professional experience
8. Email the Form Response Receipt along with your CV and scanned copies of all relevant documents to the official Nalanda University recruitment email address
9. Ensure your application is submitted well before the last date of 15 September 2026, since incomplete or late applications will be summarily rejected
10. Monitor your email regularly, as all communication regarding shortlisting, interviews, and results will be sent only via email