Overview
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor (32 Posts (including 13 backlog vacancies) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 22 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU)
- Qualification
- Relevant Master's Degree, Ph.D., NET or professional qualification, as applicable to the post
- Vacancies
- 32 Posts (including 13 backlog vacancies)
- Advertisement No
- RGNAU/5360/01/ADMIN/669
- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 22 December 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 December 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 December 2026 |
| Eligibility and Age Reckoning Date | 22 December 2026 |
| Interview / Selection Schedule | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
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Eligibility
RGNAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 eligibility depends on the faculty position and academic discipline. Candidates generally need qualifications such as a relevant Master's Degree, Ph.D., NET qualification or recognized professional credentials, along with prescribed teaching, research or industry experience. The exact requirements differ for each post.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for RGNAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 direct recruitment is 50 years for Professor, 45 years for Associate Professor and 40 years for Assistant Professor. Age will be calculated as on 22 December 2026. Government of India and UGC relaxation rules apply where eligible. Post Name: Maximum Age for Direct Recruitment | Maximum Age for Deputation Professor: 50 Years | 58 Years Associate Professor: 45 Years | 58 Years Assistant Professor: 40 Years | 56 Years Eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories may receive age and qualification relaxations under applicable Government of India and UGC rules. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the relevant conditions.
Salary
RGNAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 offers pay under the applicable 7th CPC pay matrix. Professor posts carry Level 14 pay of ₹1,44,200-₹2,18,200, Associate Professor posts carry Level 13A pay of ₹1,31,400-₹2,17,100, and Assistant Professor posts carry Academic Level 10 pay of ₹57,700-₹1,82,400 per month. Additional allowances are admissible as per rules. Post Name: Pay Level | Monthly Basic Pay Scale Professor: Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 Associate Professor: Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 - ₹2,17,100 Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 | ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400
Application Fee
The RGNAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 application fee is ₹1,000 for Unreserved, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The processing fee is non-refundable. Category: Application Fee UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1,000 SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
Selection Process
Application screening/shortlisting and interview; other assessments may be used where applicable
How to Apply
• Visit the official RGNAU recruitment portal at rgnaurec.samarth.edu.in. • Open the relevant Teaching Recruitment 2026 application. • Follow the portal instructions to register or access the application form. • Enter the required personal, academic, research and experience details. • Attach the relevant supporting documents as required by the application portal. • Pay the application processing fee, if applicable, according to the portal instructions. • Carefully review all entered information before final submission. • Submit the application on or before 22 December 2026. • Print and retain the submitted application form with supporting certificates for future verification or interview. Important: RGNAU states that no correction or modification will be permitted after an application is submitted. Candidates should use an active email address because recruitment communication, shortlisting updates and interview details will be sent by email.
Required Documents
Applicants should keep their relevant educational, employment and research records ready. The notification requires candidates to support their eligibility with appropriate documents. • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets • Ph.D. and NET/SLET/SET certificates, where applicable • Teaching, research or professional experience certificates • Research publications and other academic credentials, where relevant • Category or PwBD certificates, if applicable • Equivalence certificates for relevant foreign qualifications, where required • No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance for eligible serving applicants, as applicable • Printed copy of the submitted online application Applicants must retain relevant self-attested documents and produce originals when required. The exact online upload requirements must be followed as displayed in the application portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RGNAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 32 Faculty Posts?
Application Start Date: 22 October 2026; Application Last Date: 22 December 2026; Notification Release Date: 22 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 22 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 22 December 2026; Eligibility and Age Reckoning Date: 22 December 2026; Interview / Selection Schedule: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
What is the application fee?
₹1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
What is the age limit?
Up to 40, 45 or 50 years for direct recruitment, depending on the post
What is the selection process?
Application screening/shortlisting and interview; other assessments may be used where applicable