University of Kalyani Recruitment 2026: Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

University of Kalyani Recruitment 2026: Overview

The University of Kalyani has released an official notification (Advt No. Rect./Teach./04/2026) for the recruitment of 3 Teaching Faculty posts including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for academic professionals to join a prominent state university in West Bengal.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment process. There is no competitive written examination. Selection is based on academic qualifications, API (Academic Performance Indicator) scores, and performance in an interview by the Selection Committee.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Professor: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at Bachelor's/Master's degree in the concerned/allied/relevant branch of Engineering and Technology. Requires 10 years of teaching/research experience (with 5 years at Assistant Professor level) and a consolidated API score of 400 points.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at Bachelor's/Master's degree in the relevant branch. Requires 8 years of teaching/research experience at the Assistant Professor level and a consolidated API score of 300 points.
• Assistant Professor: Master's degree with first class or equivalent in B.E/M.E in the relevant branch of Engineering and Technology.
• General: Ph.D. must be from a recognized university or a top 500 ranked foreign university. Proficiency in Bengali and English is required.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age Cut-off: Age calculated as of 01-01-2026.
• Maximum Age: 40 years.
• Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • Differently-abled: 10 years

Selection Process

Since this is Direct Recruitment, there is no written exam. The selection involves:

1. Online Application Submission: Through the official university portal.
2. Short-listing: Based on academic qualifications and API scores.
3. Screening: For Assistant Professor, based on academic score sheet (Table I of Appendix II).
4. Interview: By the Selection Committee.
5. Final Selection: Based on overall performance across multiple dimensions.
6. Probation: Appointment on probation for 1 year, confirmation subject to performance.

Application Fee

Note: Payment mode is Online.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the Official Website of University of Kalyani (Link provided below).
2. Navigate to the Recruitment/Career section and download the official notification Advt No. Rect./Teach./04/2026.
3. Click on the Apply Online link.
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using the payment gateway.
7. Review all details carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the form before 16-03-2026 and save a copy for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 18 February 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 February 2026
• Last Date for Submission: 16 March 2026
• Interview Date: To be notified later

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