Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Contractual / Regular

HNBGU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 30, 2026
Guest Faculty (Rural Technology/Agricultural Extension Education/Communication)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate284
M.Sc136
Ph.D99
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
As per UGC Norms (up to Rs. 50,000/- p.m.)
Age Limit
As per UGC / University Norms
Job Location
Uttarakhand25Srinagar Garhwal1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

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Starts

Sep 29, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 8, 2026

Application Window29 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date8 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

Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale) in Rural Technology, Agricultural Extension Education, Communication, or allied agricultural disciplines from an Indian University or accredited foreign university, along with UGC/CSIR-NET, SLET/SET qualification, or a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC regulations.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed as per UGC guidelines for Guest Faculty appointments in Central Universities (up to 70 years for retired teachers; no rigid upper age limit for fresh applicants meeting UGC-NET/Ph.D. criteria).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Advance Application Submission via Email

Online (Email)Qualifying Only

Walk-in Interview & Document Verification

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Candidates meeting minimum UGC Assistant Professor norms must submit their application form in advance via email by 07/10/2026. Final selection is based on candidate credentials, teaching/research portfolio, and performance in the Walk-in Interview on 08/10/2026 at Chauras Campus.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksEvaluation of Graduation, Post-Graduation marks, Ph.D. degree compliance with UGC 2009/2016 regulations, and UGC-NET/JRF awards.
Evaluation Component30 MarksAssessment of post-doctoral or university-level teaching experience, research papers in peer-reviewed/UGC-CARE journals, and extension outreach projects.
Evaluation Component30 MarksPedagogical communication, understanding of rural development models, mountain agriculture technology transfer, and performance in interview viva.

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.

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) is a premier Central University nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas. The Department of Rural Technology is located at the scenic Chauras Campus along the Alaknanda River in Tehri Garhwal. Guest faculty engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, practical lab sessions, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and community extension work tailored to Himalayan rural livelihoods.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is tenured for the Academic Session 2026-2027 at the Department of Rural Technology, Chauras Campus, Tehri Garhwal / Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a purely temporary guest faculty position, it does not carry rights for absorption or automatic promotion into permanent faculty cadres. However, central university teaching experience earns valuable Academic Performance Indicator (API) score weightage in future permanent Assistant Professor selections across central and state universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Advance Email Deadline: Candidates must submit their application in advance by email to [email protected] / [email protected] up to 07/10/2026 before appearing in person.
  • No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid by the university for attending the walk-in interview.
  • Original Document Verification: All original mark sheets, degree certificates, NET/Ph.D. award letters, and category documents must be presented at the time of the walk-in interview.

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

  • UR / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected candidates will receive honorarium as per University and UGC rules (Rs. 1,500/- per lecture subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month) for the Academic Session 2026-2027.

Honorarium as per UGC / Central University rules (Rs. 1,500/- per lecture up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application form attached to the recruitment notification on www.hnbgu.ac.in.
  2. Fill out the application form with complete details regarding academic qualifications, teaching/research experience, and UGC-NET/Ph.D. credentials.
  3. Send the scanned copy of the completed application form in advance to the Dean, School of Agriculture & Allied Science by email at [email protected] and [email protected] on or before 07 October 2026.
  4. Report for the Walk-in Interview on 08 October 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Department of Rural Technology, Chauras Campus, HNB Garhwal University, Chauras, Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) along with the original application form, bio-data, original certificates/mark sheets, and self-attested photocopies.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply or attend the walk-in interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Selected Guest Faculty will receive an honorarium as per UGC rules, which is Rs. 1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month.

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