Aligarh Muslim University
Contractual / Regular

AMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Assistant Professor (Contractual) Economics

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M.A.33
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
As per University / UGC norms
Age Limit
As per UGC & AMU norms
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh52Kerala31+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Master's degree (M.A. / M.Sc.) in Economics with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwD candidates) or equivalent grade. Additionally, candidates must have cleared UGC-NET/CSIR-NET in Economics or hold a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (or Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 world rankings).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit as per UGC and Aligarh Muslim University rules. Qualifications, experience, and eligibility are reckoned as on the last date of application submission.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Academic Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Local Selection Committee Interview

In-PersonMerit Scored

Applications will be scrutinized and shortlisted by a scrutiny committee constituted by the university as per UGC guidelines. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview before the Local Selection Committee (LSC) at the Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh. The list of eligible candidates and interview date/time will be displayed on the Faculty of Law website. No individual call letters or TA/DA will be issued.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record (Graduation & Post-Graduation in Economics)Graduation (min 55% marks, 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) and Master's degree in Economics evaluated as per UGC 2018 screening criteria.
Research Qualifications (M.Phil / Ph.D. & NET/JRF)Ph.D. degree in Economics awarded per UGC regulations (or foreign university ranked in top 500) and UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JRF qualification.
Research Publications & Teaching ExperiencePeer-reviewed research articles published in UGC-CARE / Scopus-indexed journals and prior university-level teaching experience.
Local Selection Committee InterviewPersonal interview assessing mastery of microeconomics, macroeconomics, Indian economic issues, pedagogical skills, and teaching aptitude for law students.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Assistant Professors (Contractual) in Economics at the Department of Law, AMU Malappuram Centre teach undergraduate 5-year integrated law students (B.A. LL.B. integrated program). The curriculum focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics, law and economics, and development economics tailored for legal studies. The campus offers a serene academic environment in Cherukara, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram (Kerala), functioning as an off-campus center of Aligarh Muslim University with regular moot courts, legal seminars, and university academic schedules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary and contractual appointment valid until the end of Academic Session 2026-27 or until the post is filled on a regular basis through General Selection Committee (GSC), whichever is earlier. Posting is strictly at the AMU Malappuram Centre in Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is purely contractual with no automatic absorption, regular promotion, or permanent lien. However, teaching at a central university center like AMU Malappuram confers valuable UGC API points, teaching experience, and strong competitive credentials when appearing for permanent Assistant Professor interviews through AMU's General Selection Committee or other central/state universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Dual Submission Mandate: Candidates must complete the online application on the Careers Portal (https://careers.amuonline.amu.ac.in) by 30.09.2026 (11:59 PM) AND submit the signed physical hard copy with self-attested documents by 08.10.2026 (04:00 PM). Missing either step results in rejection.
  • Physical Submission Address: The printed application along with all certificates must reach the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202002 (UP), super-scribing the envelope with post name, advt number (03/F/LAW/26), and date.
  • Processing Fee Non-Refundable: Online processing fee of Rs. 500/- is non-refundable. PwD candidates with at least 40% benchmark disability are exempted upon uploading valid certificate on the prescribed proforma.
  • Re-Advertisement Rules: This is a Local Re-Advertisement (No. 03/F/LAW/26) for the Malappuram off-campus center. Qualifications and experience are strictly calculated as on the closing date of application.
  • No Individual Interview Letters: AMU does not issue individual interview call letters by post. Shortlisted candidates and interview dates are published exclusively on the AMU website and Faculty of Law portal; applicants must monitor the site regularly.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration on contractual basis as per University rules till the end of Academic Session 2026-27 or till the vacancy is filled through General Selection Committee (GSC), whichever is earlier.

Contractual remuneration as per Aligarh Muslim University rules for Assistant Professor (Contractual), typically consolidated monthly remuneration as per UGC norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Register and complete the online application form on the AMU Careers Portal at https://careers.amuonline.amu.ac.in by 30.09.2026 (11:59 PM).
  2. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 500/- online (PwD candidates are exempted).
  3. After successful online submission, print out the PDF copy of the completed application form on A-4 size paper.
  4. Sign the printed application form, paste a recent front-facing photograph, and attach self-attested copies of all required documents (10th certificate, graduation and post-graduation degrees and mark sheets, NET/JRF certificate, Ph.D. degree, experience certificate, and category/disability certificates).
  5. Enclose the form and documents in an envelope super-scribed with the post applied for, advertisement number (Local Re-Advt No. 03/F/LAW/26), and date, and submit it by post or by hand to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202002 on or before 08.10.2026 by 04:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 500/- payable online via the Careers Portal. PwD candidates are exempted from payment of processing fee on uploading an authentic disability certificate (minimum 40% disability).

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The online application deadline on the AMU Careers Portal is September 30, 2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy of the printed application along with all enclosures must reach the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh by October 8, 2026 (04:00 PM).

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