MJPRU Recruitment 2026: Assistant Professor (Contract) – Walk-In Interview (14-16 Oct) @ mjpru.ac.in

Post-Wise Department Schedule & Interview Dates

The walk-in interviews are spread across three days based on faculty and department. The complete department-wise schedule is as follows:

Note: The exact number of vacancies per department is not specified in the notification. Candidates should refer to the MJPRU Assistant Professor Contract Walk-In Notification PDF 2026-27 for the latest schedule updates.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Post: Assistant Professor (Contract / Per-Lecture Basis)

• Educational Qualification: As per State Government of Uttar Pradesh / University Grants Commission (UGC) / All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) norms for the post of Assistant Professor. Typically, this includes a Master's degree in the relevant discipline with NET/SET/Ph.D. as applicable under UGC (Minimum Qualifications) Regulations.
• Age Limit — Special Provision: Superannuated (retired) teachers below the age of 70 years are explicitly eligible to be considered for inclusion in the panels of Assistant Professor (on Contract Basis) for the session 2026-27.
• Nature of Eligibility: This engagement is intended to assist in teaching across different departments on a lecture basis. It does not confer any right to regular appointment.

Selection Process & Empanelment Procedure

1. Walk-in Interview: Candidates must appear in person on the scheduled date and time at the Office of the respective Deans, MJPRU Bareilly. Reporting time is 10:00 AM each day.
2. Document Verification: Original and attested photocopies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and the duly filled application form will be verified at the venue.
3. Empanelment by Selection Committee: A selection committee will prepare a panel of suitable candidates based on merit. Empanelment is subject to subsequent approval of the competent authority.
4. No Guarantee of Empanelment: Merely appearing for the walk-in interview does not guarantee empanelment. Empanelment depends purely on merit as recommended by the selection committee.

Important: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Duly filled application form downloaded from the MJPRU official website.
• A printed application on plain paper providing a summary account of academic qualifications, experience, and all academic grades/scores.
• Attested photocopies of all relevant documents — degree certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, NET/SET/Ph.D. certificates (if applicable).
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card).
• Age proof and superannuation/retirement certificate (for retired teachers below 70 years).

Key Instructions:

• The engagement is purely temporary — per-lecture basis for a tenure of 11 months for the session 2026-27.
• The assignment does not provide any claim for regular appointment under any condition.
• The honorarium shall be as per university norms, paid on a per-lecture basis only.
• Candidates must reach the respective Dean's office by 10:00 AM on the scheduled interview date.
• Download the complete notification from: MJPRU Assistant Professor Contract Walk-In Notification PDF 2026-27.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When are the walk-in interview dates for MJPRU Assistant Professor (Contract) 2026-27?

The walk-in interviews will be held from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 at 10:00 AM each day. The schedule is department-wise — Humanities, Social Sciences, Legal Studies, Engineering, and Management subjects are on 14 October; Life Sciences, selected Engineering departments, Hotel Management, and Linguistics on 15 October; and Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, and select Agricultural Science subjects on 16 October 2026.

2. What is the venue for the MJPRU Assistant Professor walk-in interview?

Candidates must report at the Office of the respective Deans, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh at 10:00 AM on the date corresponding to their department. The specific Dean's office depends on the faculty applied for.

3. Is there an application fee for MJPRU Assistant Professor Contract recruitment?

No. The official notification does not mention any application fee for the walk-in interview process.

4. Is the MJPRU Assistant Professor position permanent or contractual?

The position is purely contractual and temporary. The engagement is on a per-lecture basis for a tenure of 11 months for the session 2026-27. It does not provide any claim for regular appointment under any condition. This is not a permanent government job with pension or job security.

5. What is the honorarium for the MJPRU Assistant Professor Contract position?

The honorarium is paid on a purely per-lecture basis as per university norms. The exact amount is not specified in the notification. No fixed monthly salary is guaranteed.

6. Who is eligible to apply for this contract position?

Qualifications must meet State Government, UGC, and AICTE norms for Assistant Professor. Notably, superannuated (retired) teachers below 70 years of age are explicitly eligible for inclusion in the panels. Candidates should carry all original and attested documents to the interview venue.

Important Links

• Download MJPRU Assistant Professor Contract Walk-In Interview Notification PDF 2026-27
• Visit Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Official Website