Applications are invited for recruitment of 19 vacant positions or career in Nalanda University in 2026.
Nalanda University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in 2026.
Name of post : Professor
No. of posts : 4
Discipline wise vacancies :
- Philosophy : 1
- Sanskrit : 1
- Data Science and AI : 1
- Science Tech & Policy Studies : 1
Eligibility Criteria :
a) Outstanding academic record preferably with 60% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed at the Masters’ level preferably with international teaching experience.
b) Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
c) Brilliant teaching record spanning three (03) to seven (07) years as Associate Professor or equivalent position with substantive experience of guiding doctoral and post-doctoral research.
d) Actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with preferably ten (10) publications as books and/or research/policy papers published in peer reviewed journals of national and international repute.
e) Evidence of Innovative Courses/Teaching Plan/Research (desirable).
Scale of Pay: USD 30,000-45,000 per Annum
Name of post : Associate Professor
No. of posts : 6
Discipline wise vacancies :
- Buddhist Studies : 1
- Hindu Studies : 1
- Philosophy : 1
- Sanskrit : 1
- Data Science and AI : 1
- Science Tech & Policy Studies : 1
Eligibility Criteria :
a) Brilliant academic record preferably with 60% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed at the Masters level preferably with international teaching experience.
b) Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the allied/relevant discipline.
c) A minimum of Three (03) to Five (05) years of experience in teaching and research at national and international level with substantive experience of guiding doctoral research.
d) Actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with preferably Eight (8) publications as books and/or research/policy papers published in peer reviewed journals of national and international repute.
e) Evidence of Innovative Courses/Teaching Plan/Research (desirable).
Scale of Pay: USD 20,000-35,000 per Annum
Name of post : Assistant Professor
No. of posts : 9
Discipline wise vacancies :
- Buddhist Studies : 2
- Hindu Studies : 2
- Philosophy : 2
- Sanskrit : 2
- Data Science and AI : 1
Eligibility Criteria :
a) Good academic record with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale at the Master’s level in a relevant subject from an Indian or foreign University.
b) Ph.D. or post-doctoral research in the allied/relevant discipline.
c) Actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of Three (3) to Five (5) publications as books and/or research/policy papers published in peer reviewed journals of national and international repute.
d) Evidence of Innovative Courses/Teaching Plan/Research (desirable)
Scale of Pay: USD 15,000-25,000 per Annum
How to apply :
Candidates may apply online for the above posts through the Google Form link https://forms.gle/H9iw87sWHXew7fq67
Candidates shall submit a separate Application Form for each post.
Applicants are required to forward the Form Response Receipt (Filled in Google Form) with enclosures of CV along with scanned copies of all relevant documents, including the following, wherever applicable to [email protected] (no hard copy accepted) :
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature;
- Certificates and mark sheets of all examinations including research degrees;
- Proof of teaching, research and professional experience;
- Copies of published research papers and other academic contributions;
The Last date for receiving applications is 15.09.2026.
Application Fees :
Applicants must pay an application fee of Rs. 500/- for each position online directly to the University’s Bank Account. The UTR Number/Transaction Reference Number must be mentioned in the application form for reference. Details of the University’s Bank Account are given below.
Name of Account : Nalanda University
Bank Name : HDFC Bank Ltd.
Account No. : 50100079546912
IFSC Code : HDFC0002059
Swift Code : HDFCINBB
Branch Address : Dharamsala Road, Rajgir – 803 116
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