CUJ Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: 1 English Studies Post – Apply Online by 17 November 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The number of vacancies is tentative. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection. The actual number of Guest Faculty to be engaged will be decided on the basis of the University's requirement.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Guest Faculty – Department of English Studies

Candidates must satisfy Eligibility A or Eligibility B as detailed below. Specialization must be in one of the following: NET or Ph.D. in English; Master's degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, Film Studies, English Language & Literature, Communicative English, or Translation Studies.

Eligibility A

• Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade on a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC, like SLET/SET.
• Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
• NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master's programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited test.
• Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009: Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to 11 July 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if: (a) Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode; (b) Ph.D. thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners; (c) an open Ph.D. viva voce was conducted; (d) two research papers published from the Ph.D. work, at least one in a refereed journal; and (e) at least two papers presented in conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR. Fulfilment must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs).

Eligibility B

• The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai Jiao Tong University).

Relaxation in Marks

• 5% relaxation at Graduate and Master's level for SC, ST, Differently-abled (physically and visually), and OBC (non-creamy layer) categories.
• 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) for Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
• Relevant grade regarded as equivalent to 55% marks is considered eligible.

Candidates must satisfy themselves beforehand that they hold the minimum essential qualification. No experience requirement is specified in the notification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Application & Shortlisting: Applications received by email by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026 will be screened. Shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website (www.cuj.ac.in) under the Careers Section.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear before the Selection Committee on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards. Reporting time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The interview may continue on the next day depending on circumstances.
3. TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4. The marking scheme is not specified in the notification.
5. The interview date may change; any change will be notified on the University website. Corrigenda/addenda will be published only on the official website.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Duly filled-in prescribed application form with all certificates and mark sheets attached.
• Ph.D. holders (post-11 July 2009 registration): Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure I) from the concerned University confirming Ph.D. compliance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016.
• Ph.D. holders (pre-11 July 2009 registration): Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure II) signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, or Dean (Academic Affairs).
• SC/ST candidates: Caste certificate from competent authority (Annexure III).
• OBC candidates: Valid non-creamy layer certificate for current financial year in Government of India proforma (Annexure IV). OBC caste name and spelling must exactly match Central Government notified lists.
• PH category candidates: Medical certificate from competent authority.
• Application must be emailed to the designated email address and received by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026.
• Candidates claiming reserved categories must clearly state their category in the application.
• No query will be entertained regarding screening or results. The University may cancel the advertisement without reason.
• Any dispute or legal proceeding is restricted to the Courts of Ranchi.

Pay & Terms of Engagement

• Pay: Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. Payment on hourly basis as per University norms.
• Duration: Purely temporary – initially for one semester or as per the University's requirement. May be extended based on requirement and satisfactory performance.
• The Guest Faculty will not receive allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave as admissible to regular teachers.
• The engaged candidate is not entitled to residential accommodation, official transport, leave encashment, or any other allowances/facilities admissible to a regular employee.

Important Links

• Download CUJ Guest Faculty Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. CUJ/Advt./2026-27/06)
• Central University of Jharkhand Official Website – Careers Section

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for CUJ Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The application must be received by email by 5:00 p.m. on 17 November 2026. There is no online form – candidates must download the prescribed form from the Careers Section of www.cuj.ac.in, fill it, and send it via email with supporting documents.

2. What is the interview date, reporting time, and venue?

The interview will be held on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards for shortlisted candidates. Reporting time is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Central University of Jharkhand, Village Cheri-Manatu, Kanke, Ranchi – Jharkhand. The shortlist will be published on www.cuj.ac.in under the Careers Section. No TA/DA is payable.

3. What is the application fee for CUJ Guest Faculty?

The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates are advised to check the official notification at CUJ Advt. No. CUJ/Advt./2026-27/06 for any fee-related instructions.

4. What is the job nature and duration of the CUJ Guest Faculty post?

This is a purely temporary/contractual engagement, initially for one semester or as per the University's requirement. It may be extended based on the University's need and the incumbent's satisfactory performance. The position does not carry pension, gratuity, leave, allowances, residential accommodation, or any benefits of regular employment.

5. What is the salary structure for CUJ Guest Faculty?

The remuneration is Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. Payment is made on an hourly basis as per University norms. The actual monthly pay depends on the number of lectures assigned each month.

6. What qualifications are required for the Guest Faculty post in English Studies?

Candidates must have a Master's degree with 55% marks in English/English Literature/Linguistics/Film Studies/English Language & Literature/Communicative English/Translation Studies, along with NET/SLET/SET or a UGC-recognized Ph.D. (exempted from NET). A Ph.D. from a top-500 globally ranked foreign university is also acceptable under Eligibility B. 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates.