Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi has announced Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 for two posts in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies. Interested and eligible candidates can send their bio-data on or before 14 July 2026, New Delhi. This Guest Faculty Recruitment is open to candidates holding an M.D. (Ayurveda) with specialization in Rasa Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana or Ayurveda Samhita/Maulik Siddhant. The engagement is for the Monsoon Semester 2026. This is a good opportunity for Ayurveda specialists seeking a teaching assignment at a premier central university.
Official Notification Reference file: RC/GF/2026/01
Date Posted: 06 July 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Organization Profile: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) constituted under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act 1966 (53 of 1966), dated 22.12.1966 came in to existence on 22.04.1969 (Notification no F.16-1/69-U.2, Dated 21.04.1969), inaugurated on 14 November 1969 by Shri V. V. Giri, the then President of India. JNU campus is spread over 1000 acres of undulated terrain. JNU is the foremost university in India, and a world-renowned centre for teaching and research. JNU being an institute of eminence in India aspires to create an augmented and integrated ecosystem, with a unique combination of resources, innovative thinking, and careful planning catapulting it to the creation of a University that would be recognized in the league of world-class institutions. JNU’s overarching strategy is to create mechanisms that include the cycle of strategic planning and execution, concrete time-bound implementation, real-time project progress monitoring and robust review system as vehicle to propel the Jawaharlal Nehru University in leagues of other self-sufficient and self-sustained world-class teaching and research system.
Employment Type: Guest Faculty (Lecture basis, engagement for Monsoon Semester 2026)
Job Title/Designation:
- Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies (Rasa Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana) – 1 Post
- Centre for Ayurveda Biology, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies (Ayurveda Samhita or Maulik Siddhant) – 1 Post
Essential Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned, relevant, or allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, along with a qualifying NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. degree obtained as per UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
- For the specific posts, an M.D. (Ayurveda) with specialization in Rasa Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana, or Ayurveda Samhita/Maulik Siddhant from a recognized university/institute.
- Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Rankings by QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai).
- A relaxation of 5% marks is allowed at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-abled candidates for eligibility purposes.
Age Limit: Superannuated teachers may also be considered for engagement as Guest Faculty, subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years.
Salary Details: Honorarium of Rs. 1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month. Guest Faculty will not be entitled to allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave benefits admissible to regular teachers, and no claim for regularisation or contract extension will be entertained.
Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Apply Mode: Email
Important Dates:
- Date of Advertisement: 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 July 2026
Organization Website: https://www.jnu.ac.in/
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should send their bio-data as per the prescribed format, along with copies of educational qualifications, mark-sheets, degree, NET certificate, and experience certificate in one combined PDF file, to recruitment@jnu.ac.in on or before 14 July 2026. The Advertisement Number with date and Post Number applied for should be properly mentioned in the subject line of the email. A separate application form must be filled for each post.
Email address to apply: recruitment@jnu.ac.in
Organization Address:
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Mehrauli Road, JNU Ring Rd,
New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Official Notification for Reference: Jawaharlal Nehru University– Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Jawaharlal Nehru University jobs:
- Applicants must attach copies of educational qualifications, NET certificate, and experience certificates along with the filled application form in one combined PDF file.
- Only email shall be used for calling shortlisted candidates for the interview.
- Candidates must give an undertaking that their publications are free from plagiarism.
- Eligibility will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and publications acquired up to the last date fixed for receipt of applications.
- The university reserves the right to alter, insert corrections, or cancel any communication at any stage of the selection process.
- No claim for regularisation or contract extension will be entertained.
This Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 at JNU, New Delhi offers a valuable teaching opportunity for Ayurveda specialists at a premier central university. Interested candidates should send their bio-data before 14 July 2026 with all required documents. This engagement is ideal for those passionate about teaching Ayurveda Biology at the Monsoon Semester 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the last date to apply for Guest Faculty Recruitment at JNU, New Delhi? The last date to send bio-data is 14 July 2026.
- How many Guest Faculty posts are available at JNU under this Faculty Recruitment? Two Guest Faculty posts are available in the Centre for Ayurveda Biology.
- What is the essential qualification for this Academic Jobs opening at JNU? An M.D. (Ayurveda) with specialization in Rasa Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana or Ayurveda Samhita/Maulik Siddhant is required.
- What is the honorarium offered for this Teaching Jobs assignment at JNU? The honorarium is Rs. 1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
- How can candidates apply for this Faculty Vacancy at JNU? Candidates must send their bio-data along with required documents to recruitment@jnu.ac.in.
- What is the period of engagement for this Guest Faculty position? The engagement period is for the Monsoon Semester 2026.
- Is there an age limit for this Guest Faculty Recruitment at JNU? Yes, superannuated teachers may be considered up to a maximum age limit of 70 years.
