Contractual / Regular

NFSU Dharwad Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Assistant Professor Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
Assistant Professor (Cyber Security & Digital Forensics)Lecturer (Cyber Security & Digital Forensics)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹68,000/- to ₹90,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 45 Years as on 20/09/2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 3, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 23, 2026

Application Window3 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date23 Sep 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 Academic Qualifications: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline OR Master's degree (M.Sc. / MCA / M.E. / M.Tech.) with minimum First Class (or 60% marks) in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Security / Cyber Security / Digital Forensics / Cyber Forensics / Network Technology / Information Technology / Data Science & Forensics or allied discipline from a recognized university along with a valid UGC/CSIR-NET qualification.
Desirable Requirements: Minimum two (02) publications in renowned journals of repute (SCOPUS, Web of Science, UGC CARE); professional certification in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Security (CEH, CISSP, OSCP, etc.).
Tenure: 11-month contractual engagement, extendable based on performance or till regular appointment.
Remuneration: ₹90,000/- p.m. for Ph.D. holders; ₹75,000/- p.m. for Master's degree + NET; ₹68,000/- p.m. for Lecturer / Non-NET Master's degree.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 45 years as on the closing date of applications (20.09.2026). Relaxable for reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Pre-Registration & On-Spot Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (with possible screening test if applicants exceed limits)

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit the online Pre-Registration Form (https://forms.gle/tY2nWGZ65h7KpCC18) on or before September 20, 2026. Walk-in interview will be held in offline mode only on September 23, 2026, from 09:00 AM onwards at NFSU Dharwad Campus (WALMI Campus, Near High Court, PB Road, Belur Industrial Area, Dharwad, Karnataka – 580011). Candidates who have not filled the online pre-registration form must register on-spot between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the interview date. In case of high applicant volume, a screening test may be conducted before the personal interview. No TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Academic Record & Research Credentials (Ph.D. / M.Tech. / M.Sc. Merit & NET/GATE)
Research Publications in Indexed International Journals
Technical Certifications in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security
Teaching Demonstration & Personal Technical Interview Performance

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.

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, is the world's first university dedicated exclusively to forensic, cyber security, and investigative sciences. At the Dharwad Campus in Karnataka, faculty members in the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics teach undergraduate and postgraduate specialized programs, conduct digital evidence research, and engage with law enforcement and defense agencies. The work environment emphasizes practical lab-oriented training in digital investigation, malware reversing, network penetration testing, and cyber threat intelligence. The campus operates in modern premises within the WALMI Campus near the Karnataka High Court Bench in Dharwad.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual faculty engagement for an initial duration of 11 months, extendable or curtable based on performance or till regular appointments are completed. Work location is NFSU Dharwad Campus, Dharwad, Karnataka.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual appointments do not confer rights to permanent university absorption. However, teaching and research tenure at an Institution of National Importance under MHA significantly strengthens academic CVs for regular Assistant Professor recruitments across central universities, IITs, IIITs, and NFSU permanent cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Offline Walk-in Interview Only: The interview will be conducted strictly in offline mode at NFSU Dharwad Campus; online interview requests will not be entertained.
  • Pre-Registration Form Deadline September 20, 2026: Candidates are advised to fill out the online pre-registration Google Form (https://forms.gle/tY2nWGZ65h7KpCC18) by 20.09.2026; un-registered candidates must report early on spot between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 23.09.2026.
  • Potential Screening Test: If a large volume of candidates appears, the university reserves the right to conduct a written screening test on or prior to the interview day.
  • Mandatory Chronological Document Indexing: Candidates must bring all original degrees, mark sheets, and one self-attested photocopied set arranged chronologically from SSLC onwards and serially indexed.
  • Graded Remuneration by Qualification: Remuneration is strictly slab-based: ₹90,000/- for Ph.D. holders, ₹75,000/- for Master's + NET, and ₹68,000/- for non-NET Master's / Lecturer.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Assistant Professor (with Ph.D.): ₹90,000/- per month
• Assistant Professor (Master's + NET): ₹75,000/- per month
• Lecturer / Non-NET Master's: ₹68,000/- per month

Monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹90,000/- per month for Assistant Professor with Ph.D.; ₹75,000/- per month for Assistant Professor with Master's Degree (First Class) + UGC/CSIR NET; ₹68,000/- per month for Lecturer / Non-NET Master's degree.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply.

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.

The walk-in interview will take place on September 23, 2026, from 09:00 AM onwards at National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Dharwad Campus, WALMI Campus, Near High Court, PB Road, Belur Industrial Area, Dharwad, Karnataka – 580011.

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