RGNAU Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Jobs in Amethi
If you teach or research in aviation, engineering or management, this one is for you. Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), a central university at Fursatganj in Amethi, has advertised 32 teaching posts: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. All 13 reserved seats are backlog positions. Pay runs from Rs 57,700 up to Rs 2,18,200. Browse more Uttar Pradesh government jobs on our site.
The online window closes on 22 December 2026. Selection is through screening and interview, and the notification runs to 20 pages, so every post has its own rules. Read the row for your post, then the conditions table near the end, because those lines decide whether an application survives scrutiny. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.
Key Highlights of RGNAU Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Fursatganj, Amethi |
| Advertisement No. | RGNAU/5360/01/ADMIN/669 dated 22 October 2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 32 (13 reserved seats are backlog) |
| Mode | Direct recruitment, failing which deputation |
| Last Date (Online) | 22 December 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in RGNAU Recruitment 2026?
The department split below is the total for each course group. The notification gives no category split by department and no PwBD numbers.
| Post and Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor, Aviation Science | 2 | Level 14 |
| Professor, Management or Business Administration | 1 | Level 14 |
| Professor, Engineering and Technology | 1 | Level 14 |
| Associate Professor, Aviation Science | 6 | Level 13A |
| Associate Professor, Management or Business Administration | 4 | Level 13A |
| Associate Professor, Engineering and Technology | 6 | Level 13A |
| Assistant Professor, Aviation Science | 6 | Level 10 |
| Assistant Professor, Management or Business Administration | 6 | Level 10 |
The category split differs by post, so check your own row. A star in the notification marks a backlog position.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | UR 3 / SC nil / ST nil / OBC-NCL 1 (backlog) / EWS nil | 4 |
| Associate Professor | UR 9 / SC 1 (backlog) / ST 1 (backlog) / OBC-NCL 4 (backlog) / EWS 1 (backlog) | 16 |
| Assistant Professor | UR 7 / SC nil / ST 1 (backlog) / OBC-NCL 2 (backlog) / EWS 2 (backlog) | 12 |
| All three posts | UR 19 / SC 1 / ST 2 / OBC-NCL 7 / EWS 3 | 32 |
The university treats the number of posts as tentative and may increase or decrease it at the time of selection. It can also fill or not fill any post.
What Is the Eligibility for RGNAU Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
Only candidates eligible under the UGC Regulations 2018, as amended, need apply. These are the direct recruitment requirements for each post.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor, Aviation Science | Route A: Ph.D. in Aviation Science or a relevant discipline, at least 10 publications, an Associate Professor with ten years of teaching and five years of research experience, including guiding doctoral research; contribution to educational innovation, new curricula and technology-mediated teaching; minimum API score as per UGC Regulations 2018, and NET qualified. Route B: an outstanding professional with an established reputation, substantiated by credentials |
| Professor, Management or Business Administration | Master’s in Business Management, Administration or a relevant discipline with 55% marks, or a two-year full-time PGDM with 55%, or a Graduate Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant or Company Secretary; plus Ph.D. or Fellow of IIM; plus ten years of teaching or research, five at Reader or Assistant Professor (Level 10) level. An industry route needs ten years of experience with five at Assistant Professor level |
| Professor, Engineering and Technology | Ph.D. with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in the listed engineering branches, and ten years of teaching, research or industry experience, five at Assistant Professor, Reader or equivalent Level 10. Industry route: Master’s in the listed branch and ten years of experience, five at senior Assistant Professor or Reader level |
| Associate Professor, Aviation Science | Ph.D. in Aviation Science or a relevant discipline and NET qualified; Master’s with 55%; Assistant Professor in Level 10 with eight years of teaching or research and at least five publications; contribution to educational innovation, new curricula and technology-mediated teaching, with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates and research students; minimum API score |
| Associate Professor, Management or Business Administration | Master’s in Management or a relevant discipline, two-year PGDM with 55%, or Graduate CA, Cost Accountant or Company Secretary; plus Ph.D. or Fellow of IIM; plus eight years of regular service as Assistant Professor in Level 10. An industry route needs ten years of experience, five at Assistant Professor level |
| Associate Professor, Engineering and Technology | Ph.D. with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s in the listed branches, and eight years of experience at Lecturer-equivalent Level 10. Industry route: Master’s in the listed branch and eight years of professional experience in Level 10 |
| Assistant Professor, Aviation Science | Route A: Master’s with 55% in Aviation Science or a relevant discipline, and NET (UGC, CSIR or SLET/SET). Ph.D. holders under the UGC 2009 or 2016 Regulations are exempt from NET. A Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009 is exempt only if awarded in regular mode, evaluated by two external examiners, with an open viva, two papers from the Ph.D. (one in a refereed journal) and two conference presentations, certified by the Registrar or Dean. NET is not needed where it is not conducted for the discipline. Route B: Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU |
| Assistant Professor, Management or Business Administration | Master’s in Business Management, Administration or a relevant discipline, or a full-time PGDM, or a Graduate CA, Cost Accountant or Company Secretary; teaching, research, industry or professional experience; two papers presented at conferences or published in a refereed journal |
The “listed branches” for engineering posts are Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Electronics, Communication, Avionics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. The list is indicative, not exhaustive, and only specialisations related to the programme curriculum count. Browse teaching and faculty jobs and post graduate jobs for similar openings.
Aviation Science is wider than it sounds. The notification says “relevant discipline” covers all specialisations of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Engineering and Technology, relevant Computer Science, Navigation, Meteorology, Aircraft Systems, Pilot Theory, Dangerous Goods, Aviation Safety, Aviation Laws and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. This too is indicative, not exhaustive. For the management posts, the listed areas are Economics, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences, and Information Technology Analysis and Management.
Some posts also carry desirable qualifications, such as published work, patents, or five years of guiding dissertations and R&D projects. They help your case but are not compulsory. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD categories get a 5% relaxation in the 55% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for reserved posts. Ph.D. holders whose Master’s came before 19 September 1991 also get 5% relaxation.
Deputation Route
Serving staff can also apply on deputation if they hold an analogous post, on a regular basis and at the same pay level, in a recognised university, autonomous body or Central or State Government undertaking, with the qualifications and experience set for direct recruitment. The notification invites direct recruits first and uses deputation only if direct recruitment fails.
Age Limit
| Post | Direct Recruitment | Deputation |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 50 years | 58 years |
| Associate Professor | 45 years | 58 years |
| Assistant Professor | 40 years | 56 years |
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The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is counted as on the closing date of receipt of application. Age, experience and qualifications are counted as on the closing date of the online application. The notification says age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD will follow the Government of India policy, but gives no figures. Deputation periods ordinarily do not exceed five years (three years for Assistant Professor, Management).
What Is the Salary for RGNAU Faculty Posts 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | Rs 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 | Rs 57,700 – 1,82,400 |
These come with other allowances as admissible. The entry level is Assistant Professor at Level 10, which asks for a Master’s degree and, for Aviation Science, 55% marks plus NET (or a qualifying Ph.D.), while Level 14 asks for ten years or more of experience. Pick the post that matches your years of experience and research record. Suitable residential accommodation on campus will be provided on joining as per allotment rules. New appointees, including in-service candidates, are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS), and direct recruits serve one year of probation.
What Is the Selection Process for RGNAU Faculty Posts 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Committee scrutinises applications as per UGC Regulations 2018, using the Academic Score (Appendix II, Table 3A) and any extra criteria it adopts |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called by e-mail; personal presence is required |
| Other methods | The university may decide its own shortlisting method in addition to the academic score; the notification mentions a screening test, written test, presentation or group discussion as possible stages in the schedule it will e-mail |
A candidate who possesses the minimum prescribed qualification and experience is not necessarily entitled to be called for interview. The university can limit the number called. A Selection Committee may also recommend a Professor or Associate Professor candidate for the next lower post. In the Assistant Professor (Aviation Science) section, the notification says the academic score is used only to shortlist candidates for interview, and that selection is based only on interview performance. The notification gives no marks, syllabus or interview date. Browse other government jobs while you wait for the schedule.
How to Apply Online for RGNAU Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with a valid, active e-mail address, since all mail goes there |
| 3 | Fill the form for your post and upload the documents asked |
| 4 | Pay Rs 1,000 if you are not exempt |
| 5 | Submit by 22 December 2026 and keep a printout |
No change is allowed after submission, so check every field first. Retain a hard copy of the printout and your self-attested certificates, which you submit at the interview if shortlisted. All calls and schedules go by e-mail only, so check your inbox and spam folder often and watch the university careers page. In-service candidates apply through proper channel and may send an advance copy of the application.
Keep your Ph.D. proof, experience certificates and category certificate in one folder before you start. The experience certificate must show your designation, nature of employment, pay scale, duration and that the appointment was made through proper selection, or it will not be considered.
What Are the Important Dates for RGNAU Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 22 December 2026 |
| Interview | To be e-mailed to shortlisted candidates |
What Is the Application Fee for RGNAU Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
The fee is non-refundable.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Not eligible to apply | A person convicted by a court or facing pending criminal proceedings, a person who is not a citizen of India, or anyone disqualified by the Government of India or UGC |
| Citizenship wording | Page 1 invites Indian nationals, PIOs and OCIs, and says other foreign nationals are encouraged for fixed contract tenure up to five years subject to Government of India clearance. General Instruction 41 says a non-citizen of India shall not be eligible. The notification does not reconcile the two, so check with the university if this affects you |
| Fake or derecognised degrees | Degrees from institutions declared fake or derecognised by UGC are not eligible |
| Ph.D. documents | A Ph.D. awarded before 11 July 2009 needs a certificate from the awarding university that it was awarded as per the UGC 2009, 2016 or 2018 Regulations; the Ph.D. course-work marks sheet must be enclosed, if applicable |
| Publications | Papers published on or after 14 June 2019 count only if the journal is in the UGC-CARE Reference List; journals without ISSN, and book chapters without ISBN, are not counted for the Academic and Research Score |
| EWS claim | If the EWS claim is found fake or false, services shall be terminated forthwith without assigning further reasons, and EWS vacancies are tentative |
| Foreign Ph.D. | Without the AIU equivalence certificate the application is summarily rejected |
| Category proof | Reserved-category claims need the certificate, otherwise the application shall not be considered; PwBD needs disability of at least 40% with proof |
| In-service candidates | Forwarded form with NOC and vigilance clearance should preferably reach ten days before the interview, or be submitted on the interview date, failing which you may not be allowed to appear |
| Original documents | Originals of age, qualification, experience and caste certificates must be produced at interview; reserved-category candidates without the original category certificate (and, for PwBD, the disability certificate) will not be allowed to appear |
| False information | Suppression or fake documents lead to rejection or termination |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form, by you or anyone on your behalf, shall disqualify the candidate |
| Incomplete form | An incomplete application is rejected outright |
| Experience not counted | Time spent on M.Phil or Ph.D., teaching as resource person, expert lecturer, visiting or guest faculty of any duration (for direct recruitment), and 10+2 level teaching shall not be considered |
| Dismissed employees | Persons dismissed by the Union or a State Government, a Local Authority or a Government-owned or controlled Corporation are ineligible |
| Medical fitness | Good mental and physical health is required, except for PwBD candidates |
| Travel | No TA or DA for interview; outstation SC/ST candidates get second class rail fare |
| Ineligible list | After screening, the eligible and ineligible lists (application numbers and reasons) go on the university careers page; an ineligible candidate’s representation must reach recruitmentcell@rgnau.ac.in within 7 days of the list’s publication |
Essential Links for RGNAU Recruitment 2026
- Download RGNAU Faculty Advertisement PDF (20 pages)
- Apply Online for RGNAU Recruitment 2026 – 32 Posts: Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor (Advt RGNAU/5360/01/ADMIN/669)
- Visit RGNAU Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If your qualification and experience match one of the three levels, start preparing your publication list and certificates today. The last date is 22 December 2026, so do not wait for the final week. A careful, complete application is your best chance in a drive with only 32 seats. Explore more engineering government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.