JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026: 46 Teaching Posts in a Central University
Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi, has invited online applications for teaching posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 (T). Adding up every post listed in the notification gives 46 vacancies — 37 in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and 9 in the University Polytechnic. The notification does not print a grand total, and it says the number of posts is tentative and may be increased or decreased at the time of selection. If you hold a Ph.D., an M.Tech. or a Master’s with NET, this is one of the strongest teaching and faculty jobs of the year.
The portal opened on 16 September 2026 and the online form closes on 6 October 2026. There is a second deadline that candidates miss every year: a printed hard copy of the same application must reach the University by 16 October 2026, failing which your candidature may not be considered. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in covers the post-wise vacancies, the qualification for each designation, the pay levels, the fee and both dates.
What are the Key Highlights of JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 (T), dated 15 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 46 (sum of all listed posts; no total printed) |
| Designations | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal, Head of Section |
| Job Location | Jamia Nagar, New Delhi |
| Application Window | 16 September 2026 to 6 October 2026 |
| Hard Copy Deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Selection | Interview |
Applications are open to Indian Nationals, including Overseas Citizen of India cardholders. A separate application must be submitted for each post you want, so decide early which rows in the table below are genuinely yours.
What are the Post-Wise Vacancy Details for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The notification writes every count in words rather than in a table, so the figures below are the individual post entries read one by one.
| Post | Department / Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Professor | Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Professor | Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Professor | Electronics & Comm. Engineering | 1 |
| Professor | Computer Engineering | 2 |
| Professor | Environmental Science | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Associate Professor | Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Associate Professor | Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Associate Professor | Electronics & Comm. Engineering | 2 |
| Associate Professor | Computer Engineering | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Applied Science & Humanities (Chemistry) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Assistant Professor | Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design / Production Design) — Reserved for MD | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Electrical Engineering | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Applied Sciences & Humanities (Chemistry; Chemistry at UG desirable) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Applied Sciences & Humanities (Chemistry; Biology at UG desirable) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Applied Sciences & Humanities (Mathematics; Computer Programming at UG or PG desirable) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Applied Sciences & Humanities (Mathematics; Computer Programming desirable) — Reserved for OH | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Environmental Science (General; candidates having a Ph.D. with specialization in Environmental Science, Engineering or Management — desirable) | 1 |
Those 21 entries make up the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, 37 of the 46. The University Polytechnic adds the remaining nine.
| Post | Department / Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | University Polytechnic | 1 |
| Head of Section | Civil Engineering | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Physics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Mechanical | 2 |
| Assistant Professor | Civil | 2 |
| Assistant Professor | Electronics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Electrical | 1 |
Mechanical Engineering is the biggest recruiter in this cycle, with 6 Assistant Professor seats in the Faculty plus 2 more in the Polytechnic, and Civil Engineering follows closely across all three designations. There is no category-wise break-up anywhere in this notification. Only two posts carry a reservation marker, printed exactly as Reserved for MD and Reserved for OH; the notification does not explain those abbreviations, so read the PDF and the portal carefully before you claim either seat.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor (engineering departments) | Ph.D. in the relevant field and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant branch; 10 years in teaching, research or industry with at least 3 years at a post equivalent to Associate Professor; and 6 publications in SCI / UGC / AICTE listed journals plus 2 Ph.D.s guided, or 10 such publications |
| Professor (Environmental Science) | Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or Environmental Science & Management and Engineering or an allied discipline, with 10 publications and a research score of 120; and 10 years of teaching as Assistant Professor including 3 years at Associate Professor level. An outstanding professional with the same Ph.D. and 10 years of experience may also apply |
| Associate Professor (engineering departments) | Ph.D. in the relevant field and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level; 6 publications in SCI / UGC / AICTE listed journals; and 8 years in teaching, research or industry of which 2 years are post-Ph.D. |
| Associate Professor (Chemistry) | Ph.D. in the concerned or allied discipline, a Master’s with 55% marks, and 8 years at a position equivalent to Assistant Professor with 7 publications and a research score of 75 |
| Assistant Professor (engineering branches) | B.E. / B.Tech. / B.S. and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch, with First Class in any one of the degrees |
| Assistant Professor (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) | Master’s in the subject with 55% marks and NET / SLET / SET, or a Ph.D. awarded under the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016; or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU. For the Chemistry post that lists Chemistry as desirable at UG, a Master’s in Environmental Sciences is also accepted |
| Assistant Professor (Environmental Science) | Master’s degree (M.Tech.) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science & Management, or Environmental Science and Engineering, or a concerned, allied or relevant discipline, with 55% marks, and NET / SLET / SET or a Ph.D. awarded under the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016; or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU |
| Principal, University Polytechnic | Ph.D. and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level with 16 years in teaching, research or industry, including 3 years post-Ph.D. and 5 years not below HoD / HoS level; or First Class with 20 years including 5 years not below HoD / HoS level |
| Head of Section, University Polytechnic | Ph.D. and First Class with 12 years, including 2 years post-Ph.D. at minimum Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) level; or Bachelor’s and Master’s with 15 years including 3 years at Lecturer (Selection Grade-II) level |
| Assistant Professor, University Polytechnic (engineering) | B.E. / B.Tech. and M.E. / M.Tech. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch, with First Class in any one of the degrees |
The notification prescribes no age limit for these teaching posts; General Instruction 11 only says that relaxation, if any, will follow UGC guidelines. A 5% relaxation, from 55% to 50%, is available at Master’s or Graduate level for SC, ST, Divyangjan and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates, and also for Ph.D. holders who passed their Master’s before 19 September 1991. A relevant grade regarded as equivalent of 55% marks, where a recognized University follows a grading system, shall also be considered eligible. Knowledge of Urdu and Hindi is desirable for every teaching post here. Candidates from engineering backgrounds should note that all qualifications and experience are counted as on 6 October 2026, not on the day you submit.
What is the Salary for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Designation | Pay Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | AL-14 | Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | AL-13A | Rs 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | AL-10 | Rs 57,700 – 1,82,400 |
| Principal, University Polytechnic | Level-13A1 | Entry pay Rs 1,31,400 plus special allowance of Rs 4,500 per month |
| Head of Section, University Polytechnic | Level-13A1 | Entry pay Rs 1,31,400 |
These are Central University pay levels, so an Assistant Professor starts at Rs 57,700 and a Professor at Rs 1,44,200. For a post graduate or a Ph.D. holder in Delhi, the Assistant Professor level alone is worth the two weeks of paperwork this application takes.
What is the Selection Process for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application scrutiny | A Screening Committee may be constituted to scrutinise the applications |
| Shortlisting | Academic score for Assistant Professor under UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II Table 3A, is used for shortlisting for interview only |
| Interview | The selection shall be based only on performance in the interview, for all categories |
| Call letters | Sent only to shortlisted candidates; no correspondence is made with those not shortlisted |
The prescribed qualifications are a minimum. Meeting them does not entitle you to an interview call, because the University may raise the bar to keep the number of candidates reasonable. It also reserves the right not to hold the Selection Committee for any or all posts without giving a reason.
Since the final selection rests only on the interview, your file is what gets you into the room. Put your effort into the publication list, the proof of peer-reviewed status and impact factor, and the authorship claim for each paper — the notification warns that marks will not be allotted for any claim you cannot support with a valid document, and the University takes no responsibility for what you leave unproved.
Which Conditions Can Reject Your JMI Faculty Application 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Hard copy | The hard copy is mandatory and must reach the University by 16 October 2026, failing which your candidature may not be considered |
| Late or incomplete applications | Applications received late, or without the required self-attested certificates, shall be rejected summarily |
| Foreign Ph.D. | Without the Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, the candidature will not be considered and the application will be rejected |
| Experience certificate | Must be issued by the Registrar of the University or the General Manager in industry; a certificate from a Principal, Director, Head of Department or Dean shall not be considered |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form, or on your behalf, will be a disqualification |
| Late documents | A request to add any document or information after the last date shall not be entertained |
| Screening errors | If a mistake in screening or selection is detected at any stage, the University may modify, withdraw or cancel it without any communication to you |
| Temporary posts | Selection against a temporary post or vacancy shall not confer on the appointee any right of permanent appointment or regularisation |
How to Apply Online for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
- Open the CU-Chayan application portal — the link is in Essential Links below.
- Register with a working email address and mobile number, or sign in if you already have an account.
- Fill the form for the exact post you want, and submit a separate application for every post you apply to.
- Upload self-attested degrees, mark-sheets, experience certificates and proof of your published work.
- Pay the fee online along with the application.
- Submit the form on or before 6 October 2026 and save the printout.
- Post or deliver the printed hard copy, with serially numbered supporting documents, to the Recruitment & Promotion Section at the Registrar’s Office, Jamia Millia Islamia, so that it arrives by 16 October 2026.
Keep two documents ready before you start, because their absence forfeits a claim later: the experience certificate in the exact format described above, and, if your Ph.D. came after 2009, the certificate that it was awarded under the UGC Regulations 2009. Candidates already in service must apply through proper channel. Every letter from the University, including the interview call, goes only to the email address you type into the form.
What are the Important Dates for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 6 October 2026 |
| Eligibility reckoned as on | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy to reach JMI | 16 October 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs 1,500 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST | Rs 750 (non-refundable) |
| PwD | No fee |
The fee is paid online along with the application on the CU-Chayan portal, and it is not refundable — so confirm you meet the qualification for your post before you pay for each separate application.
Essential Links — JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Download Official JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Apply Online for JMI Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Visit Jamia Millia Islamia Official Website
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A Central University faculty post in Delhi does not open often, and with 46 chances across engineering, science and the polytechnic, there is a real seat here for someone who prepares the file properly. Finish the online form well before 6 October 2026, then post the hard copy the same week so it reaches by 16 October. For more Delhi government jobs and daily notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.