Nagaland University Faculty Recruitment 2026

Earn up to Rs. 2,18,200 per month as a Professor at Nagaland University — a Central University established by an Act of Parliament. This recruitment drive opens 31 permanent faculty positions across science, humanities, law, engineering, and agriculture disciplines at the Lumami campus in Nagaland.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• Central University post — permanent job with UGC pay scales and NPS pension benefits
• Disciplines span 20+ departments: Law, Geology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Zoology, and more
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5% marks relaxation at graduate and Master's level
• In-service candidates (State/Central Government) must upload NOC and Vigilance Clearance
• Selected candidates must serve a minimum 3-year bond from the date of joining
• Pay a separate application fee for each post if you apply for more than one position

Selection Process

Selection is in two stages: a Screening Committee first shortlists candidates based on academic credentials, research publications, and experience above the minimum required. Shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview before the Selection Committee, which may include a presentation or its own method of evaluation. There is no written exam — your publication record and research output play a major role in shortlisting.

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Mark sheets and certificates from Matriculation onwards (educational qualifications and experience)
• NET/SLET/SET certificate or Ph.D. degree certificate (as applicable to your post)
• Category certificate — OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC/ST, or EWS certificate in the Government of India format
• NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate (mandatory for currently employed government servants)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for Nagaland University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to apply is 5 April 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. You can apply online through the CU Chayan portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.

Q. What is the qualification needed for Nagaland University Professor Recruitment 2026?

A. For Professor, you need a Ph.D. with at least 10 years of teaching or research experience. For Associate Professor, a Ph.D. with 8 years' experience is required. For Assistant Professor, a Master's degree with at least 55% marks and a valid NET/SLET/SET score or a Ph.D. is needed.

Q. Is there an age limit for Nagaland University faculty posts?

A. No specific age limit is mentioned in the notification. Your qualifications and experience as on the last date of application (5 April 2026) will be taken into consideration.

Q. What documents are needed for the Nagaland University faculty application?

A. You need scanned copies of all educational certificates from Matriculation onwards, your NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and an NOC with Vigilance Clearance if you are a serving government employee.

• Teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students in the assigned department
• Conduct and publish original research in peer-reviewed and UGC-listed journals
• Guide research scholars and supervise Ph.D. and M.Phil. dissertations (for Associate Professor and Professor)
• Participate in curriculum development, academic committees, and departmental activities
• Contribute to extension activities and community engagement as directed by the University
• Maintain API (Academic Performance Indicator) score as per UGC Regulations 2018