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JMI Assistant Professor & Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a prestigious central university located in New Delhi, has released an official notification (Advt No. 18/2025-26) for the recruitment of Assistant Professors (Contractual/SFS) and Guest Faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for academic professionals and aspiring teachers to join the engineering departments of JMI. The university is looking for qualified candidates to handle teaching responsibilities for the Academic Session 2025-26.
Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on screening of applications and an interview. No competitive written examination is involved.
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) |
| Post Name(s) | Assistant Professor (Contractual/SFS), Guest Faculty |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (Plus Guest Faculty - Not Specified) |
| Application Start Date | Not Explicitly Stated (Check Website) |
| Last Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Official Website | http://jmi.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across the Engineering departments. Candidates are requested to check the specific discipline requirements.
| Department | Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Electrical Engg. | Assistant Professor (Contractual-SFS) | 1 |
| Department of Computer Engg. | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 |
| Department of Computer Engg. | Guest Faculty | Not Specified |
Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications from a recognized university/institute:
- Essential Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.S. and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. or Integrated M. Tech. in the relevant branch with First Class or equivalent in any one of the degrees.
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age as on: Eligibility will be determined as on the last date of submission of application forms (12-02-2026).
- Age Relaxation: Relaxation, if any, shall be as per UGC guidelines and other regulatory bodies (Typically 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
Mandatory Requirements
- Language: Knowledge of Urdu and Hindi is a desirable qualification for all teaching posts.
- Experience: The prescribed qualifications are minimum. The university reserves the right to give preference to candidates with higher qualifications or experience.
Selection Process
The selection for these posts does not involve a written exam. It is purely based on the interview and screening of applications.
- Screening of Applications: The concerned Department will scrutinize the applications. The University may constitute a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates based on qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- Engagement: Final selection leads to engagement for the Academic Session 2025-26.
Application Fee
- Assistant Professor (Contractual)/Assistant Professor (Contractual-SFS): Rs. 500/-
- Guest Faculty: Rs. 300/-
- Mode of Payment: Online Mode Only. The receipt of the fee payment must be enclosed with the application form.
- Note: The fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Applications must be submitted in hard copy to the concerned department. Follow these steps:
- Download Notification & Form: Visit the official website http://jmi.ac.in and download the detailed advertisement and the prescribed Application Form.
- Fill the Form: Fill out the application form completely and legibly. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
- Attach Documents: Enclose attested copies of degrees, diplomas, mark-sheets, and experience certificates/published work.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee (Rs. 500 for Asstt. Prof / Rs. 300 for Guest Faculty) via online mode and attach the receipt.
- Submit Application: Submit the completed application form along with all enclosures and fee receipt to the Concerned Department, Jamia Millia Islamia.
- Deadline: Ensure submission reaches the department by 12 February 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 02 February 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 12 February 2026
- Engagement Start Date: From the date of taking classes (for Academic Session 2025-26).
Important Links Section
- Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
- Official Website: http://jmi.ac.in
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive the following monthly remuneration:
- Assistant Professor (Contractual/SFS): Rs. 89,435/- per month (Basic pay in Academic Pay Level-10 + Applicable DA).
- Guest Faculty: Rs. 50,000/- per month (Condition: Sharing equal workload as Assistant Professor).