Aligarh Muslim University
Contractual / Regular

AMU Linguistics Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Guest Teacher (Department of Linguistics)

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Postgraduate299
Ph.D103
M.A.44
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹1,500 per lecture (Max ₹50,000/- per month)
Age Limit
As per UGC / AMU Guest Faculty Norms (Up to 70 Years)
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh50Aligarh3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

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Starts

Sep 25, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 3 Oct 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

• Educational Qualification: Master's Degree (MA in Linguistics or LAMM) with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from an Indian University or accredited foreign University.
• National Eligibility: Must have qualified UGC-NET / SLET / SET in Linguistics, OR hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics / Linguistics (LAMM) in compliance with UGC Regulations (2009/2016) with regular mode, external evaluation, open viva-voce, and published papers.
• Foreign Degree Alternative: Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked among top 500 in World University Rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU Shanghai).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed as per UGC guidelines for Guest Faculty (superannuated/retired teachers up to 70 years of age can also be appointed).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Academic Profile Screening

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Local Selection Committee Interview

In-Person Interview at Dean's Office, Faculty of Arts, AMU AligarhMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through academic profile scrutiny followed by a Personal Interview before the Local Selection Committee in the office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, AMU, Aligarh. Eligible candidates list and interview schedule will be displayed on the Department of Linguistics website. No separate interview 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 ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Postgraduate Academic Merit & Record (MA in Linguistics/LAMM)Minimum 55% marks with consistently good academic track record
Research Qualifications (Ph.D. in Linguistics / UGC-NET / JRF)Compliance with UGC 2009/2016 regulations and national eligibility benchmarks
Publications in Refereed Journals & Conference PresentationsQuality of published research papers and presentations in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR seminars
Teaching Experience & Pedagogical CompetencePrior university/college level teaching experience and curriculum mastery
Performance in Personal Interview before Local Selection CommitteeSubject defense, communication, and teaching vision assessed by the Selection Board

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.

The Department of Linguistics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), established under the Faculty of Arts, is one of India's historically renowned centers for formal and applied linguistics, phonetics, structural linguistics, and language documentation. Guest Teachers are entrusted with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate coursework (including MA in Linguistics and Language Applied to Mass Media - LAMM), evaluating semester assignments, delivering tutorials, and assisting in departmental academic activities. The academic atmosphere is rigorous and research-focused, with active faculty seminars, workshops, and linguistic fieldwork across South Asian languages. Working hours are organized around allocated lecture schedules (remunerated at ₹1,500 per lecture up to ₹50,000 per month).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is stationed at the Department of Linguistics, AMU Campus, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The engagement is strictly temporary for the Academic Session 2026-27 or till regular appointments through the General Selection Committee (GSC) are concluded, whichever is earlier. Being a guest appointment, it does not confer any entitlement to campus residential accommodation, provident fund, medical allowances, or tenure extension.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Guest Faculty positions are temporary lecture-based appointments without statutory service seniority or a promotional ladder. However, teaching at AMU provides prestigious central university teaching credentials, API score points under UGC regulations, and significant competitive weightage when appearing before the General Selection Committee (GSC) for permanent Assistant Professor appointments at AMU, other central universities, and state PSCs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual Deadline Protocol: Candidates must submit their application online at careers.amuonline.ac.in by 03/10/2026 AND deliver the physical hard copy with self-attested documents to the Chairperson, Department of Linguistics by 10/10/2026. Failure to submit the physical dossier leads to automatic rejection.
  • Temporary Academic Session Appointment: The post is purely on a guest/lecture basis for the 2026-27 session or until the GSC is held, and is liable to termination at any time without notice or assigning any reason.
  • Honorarium Cap: Remuneration is strictly ₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a monthly ceiling of ₹50,000/-. No DA, HRA, PF, or pension benefits are admissible.
  • Mandatory Document Self-Attestation: Applications missing self-attested copies of 10th mark sheet, MA degree, NET/Ph.D. certificate, or experience letters will be summarily rejected without correspondence.
  • No Individual Interview Call Letters: Candidates must monitor the Department of Linguistics notice board/website directly; no postal interview call letters or TA/DA will be provided.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month. Appointment is temporary for the Academic Session 2026-27 or till regular selection through General Selection Committee (GSC) is held.

Honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum cap of ₹50,000/- per month for the Academic Session 2026-27 or till the General Selection Committee (GSC) is held, whichever is earlier. No other allowances or permanent benefits are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Online Registration: Visit the official AMU Careers Portal at careers.amuonline.ac.in and complete the online application form for Local Advertisement No. 4/2026-2027/LN.
  2. Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹500/- online through the portal (PwD candidates are exempted upon uploading valid certificate).
  3. Submit Online: Complete and submit the online application form on or before 03rd October 2026.
  4. Print and Sign Application: Download and print the submitted PDF application form on A-4 size paper, sign it, and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
  5. Attach Supporting Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of High School Certificate, Graduation/Post-Graduation Marksheets & Degrees, NET/JRF/SET certificate, Ph.D. degree (if applicable), and experience certificates.
  6. Hard Copy Dispatch: Send the complete dossier in a sealed envelope super-scribing the post applied for and advertisement number by post or hand delivery to the Office of the Chairperson, Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202002 (UP) on or before 10th October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (Non-refundable processing fee paid online via Careers Portal).
• PwD Candidates: Exempted (No fee upon uploading valid Disability Certificate).

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Candidates must have an MA in Linguistics or LAMM with at least 55% marks and must have cleared UGC-NET/SLET in Linguistics, OR possess a Ph.D. in Linguistics awarded in compliance with UGC regulations.

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