Nalanda University Faculty Recruitment 2026

Nalanda University has released an advertisement for teaching faculty positions for the academic year 2026. The recruitment is for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across multiple Schools/Departments. Eligible candidates, including Indian nationals (including PIOs), OCIs, and foreign nationals, can apply online as per the instructions in the official advertisement.

This faculty recruitment drive offers a total of 19 teaching vacancies across six Schools/Departments. The application window is online only, with the last date for receiving applications being 2026-09-15. Candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Form link and also email the Form Response Receipt along with their CV, research profile, and publication details to recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in. Selection is expected to be carried out through a multi-stage process including application screening, shortlisting, and further academic evaluation stages such as written test (if required), seminar/presentation, interview, and document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or have post-doctoral research experience in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline for all teaching posts. For Professor and Associate Professor, the qualification is specified as Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the relevant discipline (Professor: concerned/allied/relevant; Associate Professor: allied/relevant). For Assistant Professor, the requirement is also Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the allied/relevant discipline.

Age Limit

The provided recruitment notice does not mention any age limit or age relaxation details. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement PDF for any age-related requirements, if applicable.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Nalanda University website: https://www.nalandauniv.edu.in.
2. Read the detailed advertisement and eligibility criteria carefully before starting the application.
3. Create a Gmail account if you do not already have one, as the application is submitted through a Google Form.
4. Open the Google Form application link: https://forms.gle/H9iw87sWHXew7fq67.
5. Fill in all required details in the Google Form accurately.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 per position through online transfer to the University’s bank account (payment details are provided in the fee/payment section of the recruitment instructions).
7. Note the UTR number/transaction reference number and enter it in the application form.
8. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (including photograph/signature and academic and research-related documents) as specified in the advertisement.
9. Submit the Google Form and save the Form Response Receipt.
10. Forward the Form Response Receipt along with enclosures of CV and scanned copies of all relevant documents to recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in.
11. Submit a separate application form for each post you are applying for.
12. No hard copy is required; all submissions are to be done through the email process mentioned above after the Google Form submission.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The recruitment selection process is multi-stage. It begins with application screening based on academic record, qualifications, experience, publications, and overall suitability. The University may then shortlist candidates for further stages if applications are large in number. A written test may be conducted in online or offline mode if deemed necessary. Candidates may also be asked to deliver a seminar or academic presentation. The final selection is based on performance in the interview, followed by verification of original documents, antecedents, and credentials.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete the online application and submit all required documents well before the last date of 2026-09-15.