AJNIFM Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility, Honorarium, Application Process

Recruitment Overview

The Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, invites applications for the empanelment and engagement of Guest Faculty & Associated Faculty. This is a premier opportunity for qualified academicians and experienced professionals to contribute to the MBA (Financial Management) programme and other Management Development Programmes (MDPs). The engagement is purely temporary and honorarium-based, ideal for experts in Finance, Commerce, Economics, and Management.

Recruitment Type

Direct Recruitment (Merit/Interview Based). This process does not involve a competitive written examination. Selection is based on eligibility, experience, and likely an interview or presentation.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Applications are invited for empanelment against the following positions:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Guest Faculty:
  • Master’s Degree in Management/Commerce/Economics/Finance or allied discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Ph.D. is desirable.
  • Professionals with CA/CMA/CS/CFA/LL.M/LL.B with relevant expertise may also apply.
• Associated Faculty:
  • Ph.D. in Management/Finance/Economics/Commerce or allied discipline.
  • First Class at the Master’s level.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The upper age limit for engagement is normally 70 years. However, relaxation is permissible in exceptional cases based on the requirement and fitness of the candidate.

Mandatory Requirements

None specified, but candidates must possess relevant expertise in the areas of engagement listed below.

Areas of Engagement

Faculty may be engaged for Core and Elective Courses including but not limited to:

• Core Areas: Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, Public Financial Management, Organizational Behaviour, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management.
• Elective/Specialized Areas: Data Analysis, MIS, Research Methodology, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, International Finance, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Financial Analytics, FinTech, Corporate Tax (including GST), Forensic Accounting, Behavioral Finance, Data Science using Python, Public Private Partnership.

Selection Process

Since this is a direct empanelment process, there is no written examination.

1. Shortlisting: Based on academic merit and relevant experience.
2. Interview/Presentation: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or a demonstration lecture.
3. Empanelment: Final selection for guest/associated roles based on suitability.

Application Fee

Not explicitly mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official application format available on the website.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official AJNIFM website: https://ajnifm.ac.in.
2. Download the Prescribed Application Format for Guest/Associated Faculty.
3. Fill in all required details accurately (Personal, Academic, Experience).
4. Attach all supporting documents (Degree certificates, Marksheets, Experience letters, Ph.D. certificate if applicable).
5. Send the filled application form via Email or Post to the address below.
6. Ensure the application reaches by 06 March 2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification & Application Format
• AJNIFM Official Website