Overview
Central University of Jharkhand has released a recruitment notification for the post of Guest Faculty (1 (UR category), tentative vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 17 November 2026, up to 5:00 p.m..
Key Details
- Organization
- Central University of Jharkhand
- Qualification
- • A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. • In addition, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. • Candidates who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. • NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master's programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited test.
- Vacancies
- 1 (UR category), tentative
- Advertisement No
- CUJ/Advt./2026-27/06 (dated 10 November 2026)
- Last date to apply
- 17 November 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 17 November 2026, up to 5:00 p.m. |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
• A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. • In addition, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. • Candidates who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. • NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master's programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited test.
Selection Process
The notice describes shortlisting followed by an interview before the Selection Committee. The marking scheme is not specified in the notice. • Shortlisted candidates may be invited to appear before the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. • The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website (www.cuj.ac.in) under the Careers Section. • The interview will be held only for shortlisted candidates on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards. Reporting time is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • The interview may continue the next day depending on circumstances, so candidates should come prepared accordingly. • The interview date may change; any change will be notified on the University website.
How to Apply
• Get the prescribed application form, which is available with the advertisement in the Career Section of the University website (www.cuj.ac.in). • Fill in the form and attach the certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates, along with the other documents listed below. • Send the duly filled-in application by email to [email protected]. • Make sure the email is received by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026, the last date of receiving applications by email. • Watch the Careers Section of www.cuj.ac.in for the shortlist and any change in the interview date. The notice says corrigenda or addenda will be published only on the University website.
Required Documents
• Duly filled-in application form with certificate, mark sheet and experience certificate etc. • Ph.D. holders whose degree was awarded under the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016: a certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure I) from the concerned University that the Ph.D. complies with the UGC regulation. Annexure I applies to candidates registered for the Ph.D. on or after 11 July 2009. • Candidates registered for the Ph.D. before 11 July 2009: a certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure II) from the concerned University/Institute. It is signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor or Dean (Academic Affairs). • SC/ST/OBC candidates: a caste certificate from the competent authority in the prescribed format (Annexure III for SC/ST, Annexure IV for OBC). • OBC candidates: a valid caste certificate of the current financial year in the Government of India proforma, stating that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer. • Candidates claiming the PH category: a medical certificate from the competent authority.
Important Instructions
• OBC candidates should note that the caste name and spelling in the certificate must be exactly the same as in the lists notified by the Central Government. A certificate with any variation will not be accepted. • The OBC claim is determined in relation to the State (or part of the State) to which the candidate's father originally belongs. A migrated candidate should produce a certificate based on the father's OBC certificate from that State. • OBC candidates who do not submit the creamy-layer certificate described above will not be allowed to attend the interview. • Candidates applying for reserved posts must clearly state their category. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC exists as per UGC/Government of India guidelines. • No query will be entertained about screening or result against this advertisement. • The University may cancel the advertisement without citing any reason. • Any dispute or legal proceeding against the University is restricted to the Courts of Ranchi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CUJ Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 17 November 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.
What is the selection process?
The notice describes shortlisting followed by an interview before the Selection Committee. The marking scheme is not specified in the notice. • Shortlisted candidates may be invited to appear before the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. • The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website (www.cuj.ac.in) under the Careers Section. • The interview will be held only for shortlisted candidates on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards. Reporting time is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • The interview may continue the next day depending on circumstances, so candidates should come prepared accordingly. • The interview date may change; any change will be notified on the University website.