📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Recruitment Overview
The National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament, has released a recruitment notification for Direct Recruitment of Teaching positions. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates with a strong academic and research background to join a prestigious central university in Andhra Pradesh. The university is inviting online applications for 02 Associate Professor posts in Yoga Vijnana and Agama departments.
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-based selection through application review and interview, no competitive examination).
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | Post Name(s) | Total Vacancies | Application Start Date | Last Date | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Sanskrit University, Tirupati | Associate Professor (Yoga Vijnana & Agama) | 02 | Not specified (Assumed immediate) | 15th March 2026 (Online) / 20th March 2026 (Printout) | nsktu.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale/Salary | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor in Yoga Vijnana (OBC-Backlog) | 01 | Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC) | As per UGC/University norms |
| Associate Professor in Agama (UR) | 01 | Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC) | As per UGC/University norms |
Reservation: One post is reserved for OBC (Backlog) and one is Unreserved (UR).
Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
Educational Qualification
- For Associate Professor in Yoga Vijnana:
- Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
- Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Desirable: Proven experience in Yoga asanas and practicals.
- For Associate Professor in Agama:
- Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
- Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Desirable: Ability to teach in Sanskrit medium; Practical knowledge in Agama.
Age Limit
Age limit will be as per UGC/University norms. The specific "Age as on" cut-off date is not mentioned in the notification; candidates should refer to the official prospectus for details.
Mandatory Requirements
- For Agama post: Ability to teach in Sanskrit medium is desirable.
- No specific physical standards mentioned.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be applicable as per Government of India/University rules. Refer to the official prospectus for specifics.
Selection Process
This is a Direct Recruitment process. Selection will be based on:
- Scrutiny of online applications and supporting documents.
- Shortlisting based on eligibility, qualifications, and experience.
- Possible interview/presentation (as per university norms).
- Final merit list based on academic and research credentials.
Note: No written examination is mentioned. The process is merit-based.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 800/- (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Exempted from fee payment
- Payment Mode: Online (at the time of application submission)
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official online application portal: https://curec.samarth.ac.in/
- Read the official prospectus thoroughly available at nsktu.ac.in or the provided links.
- Fill the online application form for each post separately.
- Upload required documents (qualifications, experience, publications, etc.).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit the online application before 23:59 Hours on 15th March 2026.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application.
- Send the printout along with all enclosures to the Registrar, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati - 517 507, Andhra Pradesh on or before 17:30 Hours on 20th March 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 18th February 2026
- Online Application Deadline: 15th March 2026 (up to 23:59 Hours)
- Printout Submission Deadline: 20th March 2026 (up to 17:30 Hours)
Important Links Section
- Official Notification PDF: Download Prospectus for Teaching Posts (Dated 18.02.2026)
- Apply Online Link: https://curec.samarth.ac.in/
- Official Website: https://nsktu.ac.in