Overview
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration), Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration), Lecturer (56 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (google form) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar
- Qualification
- The minimum eligibility for Assistant Professor (Contractual) is a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% (or equivalent grade) at the preceding degree, along with a very good academic record throughout. Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. viva voce may also apply. A minimum of two publications in UGC-CARE listed, Web of Science, or Scopus indexed journals is required. If sufficiently qualified Ph.D. candidates are not available for a post, the university may consider candidates at lower remuneration levels as follows: • Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration): Master's degree with minimum 60% in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and qualified UGC NET (or equivalent) in the relevant branch. • Lecturer (where NET is not conducted in the subject): Master's degree with minimum 60% at the master's level in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with very good academic record. • Lecturer (minimum qualifying degree): Master's degree with minimum 60% at the master's level in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; preference given to candidates pursuing a Ph.D. from an Institution of National Importance (INI) or recognized university. Where an applicant holds an interdisciplinary postgraduate degree and Ph.D., the highest degree will be considered to determine the specialization/discipline of the applicant.
- Vacancies
- 56
- Advertisement No
- NFSU/RECRUIT/FAC/CONT/02/2026
- Posted
- 16.07.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16.07.2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 16.07.2026 |
| Interview Dates | 27.07.2026 to 03.08.2026 (domain-wise, see Interview Schedule table below) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
School: Domain/Field | Posts | School Total School of Forensic Science (SFS): Fingerprint Science / Questioned Document | 1 | 6 School of Forensic Science (SFS): Forensic Chemistry | 1 School of Forensic Science (SFS): Forensic Biology | 1 School of Forensic Science (SFS): General Forensic Science | 2 School of Forensic Science (SFS): Multimedia / Cyber Forensics | 1 School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (SCSDF): Semiconductor Security & Forensics | 1 | 6 School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (SCSDF): Cyber Security/Digital Forensics | 5 School of Management Studies (SMS): Digital Forensic/Cyber Security/IT Auditing | 2 | 9 School of Management Studies (SMS): Forensic Accounting/Accounts/Finance/Taxation | 3 School of Management Studies (SMS): Data Analytics & Business Intelligence | 3 School of Management Studies (SMS): Hospital and Healthcare Management | 1 School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF): Criminology | 3 | 10 School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF): Forensic Psychology | 2 School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF): Clinical Psychology | 4 School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF): Neuropsychology | 1 School of Engineering and Technology (SET): Forensic Structural/Civil Engineering | 1 | 2 School of Engineering and Technology (SET): Environmental Engg/Environmental Forensics | 1 School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS): Law | 6 | 8 School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS): IT/Computer Applications/Data Science | 1 School o…
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility for Assistant Professor (Contractual) is a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% (or equivalent grade) at the preceding degree, along with a very good academic record throughout. Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. viva voce may also apply. A minimum of two publications in UGC-CARE listed, Web of Science, or Scopus indexed journals is required. If sufficiently qualified Ph.D. candidates are not available for a post, the university may consider candidates at lower remuneration levels as follows: • Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration): Master's degree with minimum 60% in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and qualified UGC NET (or equivalent) in the relevant branch. • Lecturer (where NET is not conducted in the subject): Master's degree with minimum 60% at the master's level in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with very good academic record. • Lecturer (minimum qualifying degree): Master's degree with minimum 60% at the master's level in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; preference given to candidates pursuing a Ph.D. from an Institution of National Importance (INI) or recognized university. Where an applicant holds an interdisciplinary postgraduate degree and Ph.D., the highest degree will be considered to determine the specialization/discipline of the applicant.
Age Limit
Not specified. The notification does not mention any minimum or maximum age limit or age relaxation for these contractual faculty posts.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated fixed monthly remuneration depending on the post category: Post: Consolidated Monthly Remuneration Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration): ₹90,000 Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration): ₹75,000 Lecturer: ₹68,000 Candidates with a Ph.D. (minimum 60% at the preceding degree) and two qualifying publications are considered for the Assistant Professor post at ₹90,000 per month. If suitable Ph.D. candidates are not available, the university may appoint at the lower remuneration levels described in the eligibility section above.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee All Candidates: ₹1,000 per post • Fee must be paid through UPI to the designated bank account (QR code provided in the official notification). • Payment confirmation (screenshot/image in JPEG format) must be attached with the application. • If applying for more than one post, the fee must be paid separately for each post, even if the school remains the same. • The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. • Applications will be treated as incomplete until payment is confirmed by the NFSU Accounts Section.
Selection Process
Document Verification followed by Interview
How to Apply
• Open the official Google Form application link: NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 Application Form. • Read the detailed eligibility criteria for the chosen post/domain carefully before applying. • Fill in the required personal, educational, and post-related details in the Google Form. • Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 per post through UPI to the designated bank account shown in the notification's QR code. • Take a screenshot/image (JPEG) of the payment confirmation and attach it with the application. • If applying for more than one post, repeat the fee payment separately for each post, even within the same school. • Submit the application. It will be considered complete only after payment is confirmed by the NFSU Accounts Section. • Shortlisted candidates should report for document verification and interview as per the schedule and venue mentioned above, bringing all original documents.
Required Documents
• Original certificates/documents for verification, including educational qualifications, experience certificates, and age proof. • One set of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (degree, mark sheets, experience certificates, etc.) to be submitted to the Recruitment Cell at the time of interview. • Screenshot/image (JPEG) of the UPI application fee payment confirmation, to be attached with the online application. • No Objection Certificate (NOC) and prior approval from the Head of the Institution, for applicants pursuing a full-time Ph.D.
Important Instructions
• Candidates appearing for interview may be considered for a lower post if found otherwise suitable. • Courses from autonomous institutions must be equivalent to the relevant course approved/recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • The contractual appointment will be for eleven months or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier. • A minimum of two research papers published in UGC-CARE listed/Web of Science/Scopus indexed journals shall be considered for the Assistant Professor post. • Applicants pursuing a full-time Ph.D. must furnish an NOC and prior approval from the Head of their Institution. • The university reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions or to fill/not fill any advertised position or specialization. • All qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized University/Deemed University or an RCI/BCI/PCI/AICTE-approved autonomous institution, wherever applicable. • The contractual position may be terminated at any time if the candidate is found ineligible or fails to meet the required criteria. • The engagement against these posts is purely temporary and coterminous with the completion of the regular recruitment process; services will automatically cease upon joining of candidates selected through regular recruitment. • No claim for regularization, absorption, continuation, or appointment against any regular post shall be entertained on the basis of the period of contractual service rendered. • Any ap…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: 56 Vacancies, Apply Online?
Notification Date: 16.07.2026; Notification Release Date: 16.07.2026; Interview Dates: 27.07.2026 to 03.08.2026 (domain-wise, see Interview Schedule table below)
What is the application fee?
₹1,000 per post (via UPI)
What is the age limit?
Not specified. The notification does not mention any minimum or maximum age limit or age relaxation for these contractual faculty posts.
What is the selection process?
Document Verification followed by Interview