Jawaharlal Nehru University
Contractual / Regular

JNU Guest Faculty Ayurveda Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Guest Faculty (Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana)Guest Faculty (Ayurveda Samhita & Maulik Siddhant)

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Postgraduate173
M.Sc93
M.D.24
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹1,500/- per lecture (Max ₹50,000/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 70 Years (for superannuated teachers)
Job Location
Delhi64New Delhi62

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 26 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Specialized postgraduate qualifications as per post: (1) Post 01: M.D. (Ayurveda) in Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana; OR M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with minimum 55% marks and UGC-NET/JRF (Subject Code 105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit is mandatory. (2) Post 02: M.D. (Ayurveda) in Ayurveda Samhita or Maulik Siddhant; OR M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with minimum 55% marks and UGC-NET/JRF (Subject Code 105) in Ayurveda Biology. Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit is mandatory. Ph.D. degree holders under UGC 2009/2016 regulations are exempted from NET.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Superannuated teachers may also be considered for engagement as Guest Faculty subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic Score Shortlisting (UGC Regulations 2018 Table 3A)

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Technical Presentation

OfflineMerit Scored

Shortlisting of candidates for interview will be carried out strictly on the basis of Academic Score calculated as per Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities of the UGC Regulations, 2018. Final selection will be determined purely by candidate performance in the personal interview before the University Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated exclusively via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & API Score (UGC 2018 Table 3A)Shortlisting IndexCumulative scoring based on Graduation, Post Graduation, M.Phil/Ph.D., NET/JRF, Research Publications, and Teaching Experience
Ayurvedic Domain Specialization (RSBK / Samhita & Siddhant)Domain CompetenceSubject-matter expertise in Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana or Ayurveda Samhita & Maulik Siddhant
Sanskrit Textual & Interpretive ProficiencyLinguistic CompetenceAdequate proficiency in Sanskrit for analyzing classical Ayurvedic shlokas and translating concepts into contemporary biological frameworks
Interview & Pedagogical Lecture PresentationFinal SelectionTeaching demonstration, research vision, and interaction with the 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.

Guest Faculty members in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology at JNU teach interdisciplinary postgraduate scholars bridging classical Ayurvedic traditions with contemporary biology, bioinformatics, and pharmacology. The centre operates under the School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies (SSIS), emphasizing rigorous textual critique of classical Samhitas alongside modern lab methodologies. High-tempo seminar discussions and teaching commitments during the Monsoon Semester 2026.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the JNU New Delhi campus for the duration of the Monsoon Semester 2026. The engagement is temporary, lecture-based (₹1,500/- per lecture up to ₹50,000/- per month), and confers no right to regularization or regular faculty pensionary/medical benefits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely temporary guest faculty engagement with no promotional hierarchy. However, teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University contributes valuable university-level teaching experience points under UGC Table 3A for future permanent Assistant Professor recruitments across central universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • CU-CHAYAN Submission Mandatory: Applications are accepted strictly online via the CU-CHAYAN portal (curec.samarth.ac.in) before October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications sent via email or post will be rejected.
  • Mandatory Sanskrit Knowledge: Candidates must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Sanskrit language in addition to having an MD in Ayurveda or M.Sc. in Ayurveda Biology with NET/JRF.
  • Plagiarism Undertaking Required: Applicants must submit a formal undertaking confirming that all submitted research publications are free from plagiarism.
  • Email Communication Only: All notifications regarding shortlisting and interview schedules will be communicated exclusively via email.

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

  • Guest Faculty - Rasa Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana (Centre for Ayurveda Biology)1
  • Guest Faculty - Ayurvedam Samhita or Maulik Siddhant (Centre for Ayurveda Biology)1
Total Vacancies2

Remuneration & Earnings Structure

Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model

Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.

Honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month.

Honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month. Purely temporary engagement for Monsoon Semester 2026 without regular allowances, pension, or claim for regularization.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official UGC CU-CHAYAN recruitment portal at curec.samarth.ac.in or access the link via the JNU website (jnu.ac.in/career).
  2. Register and log in to CU-CHAYAN using a valid email ID and password.
  3. Locate the advertisement for 'Guest Faculty positions in Centre for Ayurveda Biology, SSIS' (Advt No. RC/GF/2026/03).
  4. Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications (UG, PG, NET/JRF, Ph.D.), research publications, teaching experience, and Sanskrit proficiency.
  5. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, date of birth certificate, degree marksheets/certificates, NET/JRF certificate, reprints of published articles, caste certificate (if applicable), and plagiarism-free publication undertaking.
  6. Submit the complete online application form before 26-October-2026 by 5:00 PM. (Hard copies need not be sent).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is specified in the official circular.

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JNU has advertised 2 Guest Faculty positions in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology (SSIS): Post 01 requires specialization in Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, and Post 02 requires specialization in Ayurveda Samhita or Maulik Siddhant.

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