Nalanda University Recruitment 2026 | Apply for Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts
Nalanda University, Rajgir, District Nalanda, Bihar, invites applications/expressions of interest from qualified and meritorious candidates for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions, vide Advertisement No. NU/Teaching/Job/Aug-2026 dated August 22, 2026. Vacancies are available across Buddhist Studies, Hindu Studies, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Data Science & AI, and Science, Technology & Policy Studies. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official Google Form on or before September 15, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Nalanda University, Rajgir, District Nalanda, Bihar
About the Organization: Nalanda University, located in Rajgir, Bihar, is a postgraduate, research-intensive international university established in 2010 as an Institution of National Importance by an Act of Parliament. Inspired by the legacy of the ancient Nalanda, the University promotes academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, research and international collaboration, with a focus on intellectual, philosophical, historical and spiritual studies.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the post-wise and department-wise seat matrix.
Departments:
- Buddhist Studies
- Hindu Studies
- Philosophy
- Sanskrit
- Data Science and AI
- Science, Technology & Policy Studies
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have an outstanding academic record, preferably with 60% marks or an equivalent grade at the Master’s level, along with a Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
Experience:
- Professor:
- Candidates should have 3–7 years of experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent position, with substantive experience in guiding doctoral and post-doctoral research.
- Candidates should have preferably 10 publications in books and/or peer-reviewed journals of national and international repute.
- Associate Professor:
- Candidates should have 3–5 years of teaching and research experience at the national and international level, with substantive experience in guiding doctoral research.
- Candidates should have preferably 8 publications in books and/or peer-reviewed journals of national and international repute.
- Assistant Professor:
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3–5 publications in books and/or peer-reviewed journals of national and international repute.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for post-wise complete experience requirements and eligibility criteria.
- 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.
Selection Process:
- Selected candidates may be required to undergo a written test, seminar, presentation, interview or other assessment process in online or offline mode as per University norms.
- All communications regarding shortlisting, interviews and final selection will be made through email.
Application Fee:
- An application fee of Rs. 500/- per position should be paid online to the University’s bank account, as specified in the detailed advertisement.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: September 15, 2026
Job Location: Rajgir, District Nalanda, Bihar
Apply Mode: Online & Email
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the prescribed Google Form.
- A separate application form should be submitted for each post.
- The UTR Number/Transaction Reference Number must be entered in the application form on or before September 15, 2026.
- Candidates should forward the Form Response Receipt along with their CV and scanned copies of relevant documents to recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in on or before September 15, 2026.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete eligibility criteria, required documents and application process before applying.
Email: recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://nalandauniv.edu.in/
Organization Address:
Nalanda University
Rajgir, District Nalanda – 803116
Bihar, India
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