National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 | Contractual Faculty Vacancies for Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Various Disciplines
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, invites applications from eligible and highly motivated candidates for contractual Assistant Professor and Lecturer positions across various Schools, including Forensic Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Management Studies, Behavioural Forensics, Engineering & Technology, Law, Police Science & Security Studies, Pharmacy, and Medico Legal Studies, for the Academic Year 2026-2027. Interested candidates should submit the online application and attend the recruitment process as per the interview schedule from July 27, 2026 to August 03, 2026.
Hiring Organization: National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
About the Organization: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The University is dedicated to education, research, innovation, and capacity building in forensic sciences, behavioural sciences, cyber security, digital forensics, law, management, engineering, pharmacy, police science, and allied disciplines. NFSU offers interdisciplinary academic programmes and promotes collaborative teaching and research to address emerging challenges in forensic science and internal security.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor (Contractual)
- Lecturer (Contractual)
Departments:
- School of Forensic Science (SFS)
- School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (SCSDF)
- School of Management Studies (SMS)
- School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF)
- School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
- School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS)
- School of Police Science and Security Studies (SPSSS)
- School of Pharmacy (SPH)
- School of Medico Legal Studies (SMLS)
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the distribution of department-wise vacancies.
Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade at the preceding degree from a recognized University with a very good academic record throughout.
- Candidates who have appeared for the Ph.D. viva voce may also apply.
- A minimum of two publications in UGC-CARE Listed, Web of Science, or SCOPUS Indexed journals is required.
- Candidates having a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline from a recognized University with a very good academic record throughout and qualified in UGC-NET or an equivalent examination in the relevant discipline will be considered for the post of Assistant Professor (Contractual) with lower remuneration.
- In case the UGC-NET examination is not conducted in the relevant subject, candidates having a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline from a recognized University with a very good academic record throughout shall be considered for the post of Lecturer (Contractual).
Refer to the detailed official advertisement for post-wise and department-wise educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.
Area of Specialization:
- School of Forensic Science (SFS)
- Fingerprint Science / Questioned Document
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Biology
- General Forensic Science
- Multimedia / Cyber Forensics
- School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (SCSDF)
- Semiconductor Security & Forensics
- Cyber Security / Digital Forensics
- School of Management Studies (SMS)
- Digital Forensic / Cyber Security / IT Auditing
- Forensic Accounting / Accounts / Finance / Taxation
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Hospital and Healthcare Management
- School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF)
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
- Forensic Structural / Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering / Environmental Forensics
- School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS)
- Law
- IT / Computer Applications / Data Science
- Cyber Law
- School of Police Science and Security Studies (SPSSS)
- Homeland Security / Internal Security
- Police Science & Police Administration
- School of Pharmacy (SPH)
- Pharmacology
- Novel Drug Delivery System
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
- Forensic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- School of Medico Legal Studies (SMLS)
- Toxicology
- Forensic Nursing
Experience:
Relevant teaching, research, industry, or professional experience in the concerned discipline is desirable, as specified in the detailed official advertisement for the respective specializations.
- Assistant Professor (Contractual): Consolidated remuneration of INR 90,000/- per month.
- Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration): Consolidated remuneration of INR 75,000/- per month.
- Lecturer (Contractual): Consolidated remuneration of INR 68,000/- per month.
Application Fee:
- Application fee is INR 1,000/-.
- The application fee must be paid through UPI to the designated bank account mentioned in the detailed official advertisement.
Important Dates:
- Interview Dates: July 27, 2026 to August 03, 2026
Refer to the detailed official advertisement for the department-wise interview schedule (date and time) and the venue.
Job Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Apply Mode: Online (Google Form) & Walk-in Interview
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates are required to fill out the online application form through the prescribed Google Form.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through UPI to the designated bank account.
- Upload the payment confirmation (screenshot/image) along with the application form.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and pay a separate application fee for each post.
- Attend the interview on the scheduled date, time, and venue as per the respective department, along with the required original documents and self-attested photocopies.
Refer to the detailed official advertisement for complete application instructions, the interview schedule, and other guidelines before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://nfsu.ac.in/
Organization Address:
National Forensic Sciences University (Gandhinagar Campus)
Police Bhavan Road, Sector 9
Gandhinagar – 382007, Gujarat
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