Nagaland University Faculty Recruitment 2026
[cite_start]Direct Recruitment for Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts [cite: 13]
Brief Information
[cite_start]Nagaland University is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament No.35 of 1989[cite: 7]. The university’s headquarters is located at Lumami, Dist. [cite_start]Zunheboto, Nagaland[cite: 7, 8]. The University has released Advt. [cite_start]No. 01/2026 inviting online applications from interested and eligible candidates for various teaching posts across multiple departments[cite: 12, 13, 14].
Important Information
| Recruiting Body | Nagaland University [cite: 6] |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 [cite: 12] |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor [cite: 15, 17, 22] |
| Job Type | Permanent (Includes Lien Vacancies likely to be permanent) [cite: 30] |
| Total Vacancies | 31 [cite: 16, 21, 23] |
| Job Location | Lumami, Nagaland [cite: 7] |
| Application Mode | Online via CU CHAYAN portal [cite: 34] |
Pay Level / Salary
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- Professor: Academic Level-14 [cite: 15] [cite_start]
- Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A [cite: 17] [cite_start]
- Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10 [cite: 22]
The rules of UGC/Govt. of India in regard to Pay and Allowances, Leave, Pension & Provident Fund shall be followed[cite: 34]. [cite_start]New entrants shall be covered by the National Pension Scheme (NPS)[cite: 34].
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16 February 2026 [cite: 11] |
| Last Date of Submission of Online Application | 05th April 2026 (Till 11:59 PM, IST) [cite: 34] |
Eligibility & Qualifications
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- Minimum Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Publications for various teaching posts shall be applicable as prescribed by the UGC Regulations 2018 / NCTE Regulations 2014 / AICTE Regulations / ICAR Guidelines (as amended from time to time)[cite: 26]. [cite_start]
- The minimum required Research Publications shall be taken into account from Peer-Reviewed or UGC listed Journals[cite: 27]. [cite_start]
- A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and Masters level for SC/ST/Differently-abled/OBC (Non-creamy layer) categories[cite: 30]. [cite_start]
- The period of time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil and/or Ph.D Degree shall not be considered as teaching/research experience[cite: 30].
Application Fee
[cite_start]Application fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances[cite: 30]:
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- General / OBC / EWS Category: ₹1000/- [cite: 30] [cite_start]
- SC / ST Category: ₹500/- [cite: 30] [cite_start]
- PWD Category: Exempted from payment of application fee [cite: 30]
Faculty Position & Vacancy Details
Below is the detailed breakdown of subject-wise vacancies. Click on each Position type to view the details.
1. [cite_start]Professor (Academic Level-14) [cite: 15]
| Department/Centre | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | SC [cite: 16] |
| Computer Science & Engineering [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | SC [cite: 16] |
| Entomology [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | SC [cite: 16] |
| Forestry [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Geography [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 16] |
| Geology [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Law [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | ST [cite: 16] |
| Linguistics [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Livestock Production & Management [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 16] |
| Mathematics [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | SC [cite: 16] |
| Psychology [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Soil and Water Conservation [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
| Tenyidie [cite: 16][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 16][cite_start] | UR [cite: 16] |
2. [cite_start]Associate Professor (Academic Level-13A) [cite: 17]
| Department/Centre | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy [cite: 18][cite_start] | 01 (Lien Vacancy) [cite: 18][cite_start] | EWS [cite: 18] |
| Commerce [cite: 18][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 18][cite_start] | UR [cite: 18] |
| Economics [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 21][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 21] |
| Genetics and Plant Breeding [cite: 21][cite_start] | 02 [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 ST, 01 UR [cite: 21] |
| Geology [cite: 21][cite_start] | 02 [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 UR, 01 SC [cite: 21] |
| History & Archaeology [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 21][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 21] |
| Law [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 21][cite_start] | SC [cite: 21] |
| Plant Pathology [cite: 21][cite_start] | 02 [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 UR, 01 SC [cite: 21] |
| Rural Development & Planning [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 21][cite_start] | UR [cite: 21] |
| Zoology [cite: 21][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 21][cite_start] | SC [cite: 21] |
3. [cite_start]Assistant Professor (Academic Level-10) [cite: 22]
| Department/Centre | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Entomology [cite: 23][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 23][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 23] |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding [cite: 23][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 23][cite_start] | UR [cite: 23] |
| Soil and Water Conservation [cite: 23][cite_start] | 01 [cite: 23][cite_start] | UR [cite: 23] |
| Teacher Education [cite: 23][cite_start] | 01 (Lien Vacancy) [cite: 23][cite_start] | OBC [cite: 23] |
Application Procedure
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- The interested candidates are informed to apply on the website www.curec.samarth.ac.in[cite: 14]. [cite_start]
- Candidates should upload scanned copies of their original certificates and mark-sheets from Matriculation onwards in support of their educational qualifications, experience etc[cite: 30]. [cite_start]
- Separate applications Form and Fee are required for each post in case candidates intending to apply for more than one post[cite: 30]. [cite_start]
- Persons who are already in service under State/Central Government or any other organization should upload their scanned copy of “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” & “Vigilance clearance certificate”[cite: 30]. [cite_start]
- All communication/call letter to the Candidates shall be sent through email only[cite: 34].