Contractual / Regular

AMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Assistant Professor (Contractual) - Electrical Engineering
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Academic Level 10 / As per UGC Contractual Norms
Age Limit
As per UGC / AMU Regulations

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

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Starts

Oct 6, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 29, 2026

Application Window6 – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date29 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Essential Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. and M.E. / M.Tech. in relevant branch with First Class or equivalent either in B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. as per AICTE Regulations 2019 / UGC norms.

Relevant Branches in Electrical Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics (Power Systems), Electrical & Power Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems, Power Electronics & Drives, etc., as detailed in Annexure-I.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC Regulations and Aligarh Muslim University norms, with applicable relaxations for PwD candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Scrutiny

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Hard Copy Submission & Eligibility Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

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Candidates must submit the online form at careers.amuonline.ac.in by 13.10.2026 and deposit the printed PDF application form with self-attested documents in the Office of the Principal, University Polytechnic by 20.10.2026 (4:00 PM). Eligible shortlisted candidates will appear for a Personal Interview on 29.10.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Dean's Office, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, AMU.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & Relevance of DegreeEvaluation of B.Tech and M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or allied approved specializations as per AICTE 2019 regulations.
GATE / UGC-NET / Research CredentialsScrutiny of GATE, NET, or Ph.D. qualifications and quality of research papers.
Teaching & Laboratory ExperiencePrior teaching in polytechnic/engineering institutions and practical electrical lab expertise.
Personal Interview EvaluationAssessment of subject knowledge, pedagogical delivery, and technical aptitude before the University Selection Committee.

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 the Electrical Engineering Section at University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), instruct diploma engineering students, conduct practical laboratory sessions in electrical machines, circuits, and power systems, evaluate continuous sessional work, and invigilate semester examinations. AMU provides a structured central university academic framework with access to Central Library and university laboratories, though contractual faculty focus heavily on diploma curriculum delivery and student contact hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely temporary and on a contractual basis for the Academic Session 2026-2027 under UGC norms, liable to termination at any time without notice or assigning reasons. The work location is at University Polytechnic, AMU campus, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual teaching engagements do not have an automated permanent promotion ladder or regularization guarantee under AMU statutes. However, full-time teaching experience at AMU provides essential Academic Performance Indicator (API) points and university familiarity that substantially improve competitiveness for future regular Assistant Professor selections in AMU and other central universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applicants must complete online registration on https://careers.amuonline.ac.in by 13.10.2026 AND physically submit a signed printed PDF application with self-attested documents to the Office of the Principal, University Polytechnic (Boys) by 20.10.2026 (04:00 PM).
  • This post is strictly reserved for Persons with Disabilities under E-Category of PwD (Multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness). Valid disability certificate in the prescribed Appendix-1 format must be uploaded.
  • The Walk-in / Personal Interview is scheduled for 29.10.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Dean's Office, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, AMU; no TA/DA is admissible.

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

  • PwD (Category E)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration as per UGC / AMU rules for contractual Assistant Professors (Academic Level 10 entry basic pay of ₹57,700/- per month or as per university contractual guidelines).

Appointment will be made as Assistant Professor (Contractual) as per UGC / AMU norms for Academic Session 2026-2027 (Academic Pay Level-10 / fixed honorarium as per university contractual teaching rules).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Apply online at the official Careers Portal of AMU at careers.amuonline.ac.in on or before 13.10.2026.
  2. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹500/- online (PwD candidates are exempted upon uploading valid disability certificate).
  3. After submission, print the PDF application form on A4 size paper, sign it, and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents: 10th certificate, graduation and post-graduation degrees/mark sheets, NET/JRF/GATE/Ph.D. certificates, experience certificates, and Disability Certificate on Appendix-1 format.
  5. Submit the completed application dossier by post or by hand to the Office of the Principal, University Polytechnic (Boys), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202002 (U.P.) on or before 20.10.2026 by 04:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹500/- (Non-refundable, payable online). PwD candidates are exempted from payment of processing fee upon uploading authentic Disability Certificate on prescribed proforma.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or relevant/allied branches with First Class or equivalent in either degree as per AICTE Regulations 2019 and UGC norms.

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