Contractual / Regular

SLBSNSU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Guest Faculty (Hindu Studies)Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) - Hindu Studies
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹1,500 per lecture (Max ₹50,000 per month)
Age Limit
As per UGC / University Norms
Job Location

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 8, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 8, 2026

Application Window25 Sep – 8 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 in Hindu Studies (हिन्दू अध्ययन) with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed), with 5% relaxation (50% marks) for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD candidates.
AND
Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test accredited by UGC (SLET/SET), OR possess a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC Regulations for appointment of Guest Faculty in Central Universities.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Academic Score Screening

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Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee

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Selection is conducted through physical document scrutiny and Walk-in Interview on 08.10.2026 before the University Selection Committee in accordance with UGC norms for Guest Faculty engagement.

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 (Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D.)60 MarksEvaluation of marks and academic pedigree per UGC Regulations Table 3A
Research Publications & Teaching Experience20 MarksScrutiny of peer-reviewed papers in UGC CARE journals and university-level teaching
Domain Knowledge & Interview Presentation20 MarksOral interview and pedagogical presentation 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.

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU) is a premier Central University established by an Act of Parliament, situated in Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. The university provides an immersive scholarly environment dedicated to Sanskrit, Shastras, and traditional Indian knowledge systems alongside modern interdisciplinary disciplines like Hindu Studies. Guest faculty engage in postgraduate and doctoral classroom lectures, seminar discussions, tutorial guidance, and evaluation of course curricula. The academic culture is disciplined and scholarly, following the University Grants Commission (UGC) academic calendar with 5 working days per week.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary engagement purely as Guest Faculty for the academic session 2026-27 (or until regular faculty is appointed, whichever is earlier). Extendable for the subsequent academic session 2027-28 subject to satisfactory Academic Performance Indicator (API) review by the Controlling Officer and competent authority approval. Does not confer any right or claim for regularization or permanent absorption.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Guest faculty engagements do not carry formal promotion avenues within the university cadre. However, teaching experience at a Central University provides valuable API points and teaching credentials essential for direct recruitment to regular Assistant Professor (Pay Level 10) posts across Central and State Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Candidates must download and fill out the prescribed application form from www.slbsrsv.ac.in and bring all original certificates along with self-attested copies to the interview venue on 08.10.2026.
  • Guest faculty will receive an honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture up to a maximum cap of ₹50,000/- per month, with no entitlement to allowances (DA, HRA), medical benefits, pension, or paid leave.
  • Candidates must ensure their Master's degree in Hindu Studies meets the minimum percentage threshold (55% for General, 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) and holds valid UGC-NET or Ph.D. under UGC 2009/2016 regulations.
  • No TA/DA will be reimbursed for attending 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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

UGC prescribed honorarium of ₹1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month. No allowances (HRA/DA), leave encashment, or pensionary benefits are admissible.

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

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 website of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University at https://www.slbsrsv.ac.in and download the prescribed Application Form under the Vacancy section.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal particulars, academic records, UGC-NET/Ph.D. credentials, and teaching/research experience.
  3. Prepare one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets (Graduation, Post-Graduation, Ph.D./NET), proof of date of birth, caste/category certificate (if applicable), and research publications.
  4. Report directly to the interview venue at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, B-4, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110016 on 08 October 2026 along with the completed application form, recent passport-size photographs, and original documents for physical verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview is scheduled to be held on 08 October 2026 at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.

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