North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Invites Application for 107 Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

North Eastern Hill University Shillong Last Date: 31st August, 2026
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Guest Faculty

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong & Tura, Meghalaya

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) invites online applications from Indian Nationals for the engagement of Guest Faculty on a purely temporary basis for the current semester. A total of 107 vacancies are available across 43 departments in 8 Schools on the Shillong and Tura campuses. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026.

Quick Overview
Particular Details
Organization North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong & Tura, Meghalaya
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Post Name Guest Faculty
Total Vacancies 107
Application Mode Online only
Last Date to Apply 31 August 2026
Job Type Purely Temporary / Guest
Job Location Shillong & Tura, Meghalaya
Official Website www.nehu.ac.in
Shillong & Tura,
Meghalaya,
IN

Employment Type:CONTRACTOR

Number of Vacancies:107

Department-wise Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 107 across 43 departments in 8 Schools.

I. School of Economics, Management & Information Sciences

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Tourism & Hotel Management Tourism, Hotel Management 2 Shillong
Agri-Business Management and Food Technology Agribusiness Management/Management; Food Engineering & Technology/Food Technology/Postharvest Technology 3 Tura
Journalism & Mass Communication History of Media, Media Production and Communication for Development 2 Shillong
Commerce Accounting & Finance (2); Marketing/Management/HR/Organization Behaviour/Entrepreneurship (1) 3 Shillong
Library and Information Science Knowledge Organisation, Foundations of LIS, Information Retrieval, Management of Library & Information Centres, Library Software (Practical), ICT, Knowledge Management 3 Shillong
Management Business Analytics, Banking & Insurance, Agribusiness, Computer Application in Management 2 Tura
Economics Financial Economics; Technique of Statistical Analysis 2 Shillong

II. School of Education

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Adult and Continuing Education Adult & Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning 2 Shillong
Education Open 1 Tura
Education Open 2 Shillong

III. School of Human and Environmental Sciences

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Horticulture Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Fruit Science 2 Tura
Geography Geomorphology & Climatology; Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & GIS 3 Shillong
Geology Paleontology; Economic Geology; Mining Geology 2 Shillong
Forestry Forestry, Tree Improvement, Agroforestry, Forest Ecology 3 Tura
Environmental Studies Remote Sensing GIS, Energy & Environment, Environmental Disasters 2 Shillong
Anthropology Cultural Anthropology 1 Shillong

IV. School of Humanities

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Linguistics Open 2 Shillong
Khasi Open 2 Shillong
Garo Literature, Folklore & Linguistics 3 Tura
Philosophy Continental Philosophy and Philosophy of Culture 2 Shillong
Hindi Open 2 Shillong
English Open 2 Shillong
English Open 3 Tura

V. School of Life Sciences

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Biochemistry Research Methodology & Proposal Writing, Advanced Biochemistry & Data Processing 2 Shillong
Zoology Zoology 2 Shillong
Botany Open 4 Shillong
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Genetics/Molecular Biology/Plant Biotechnology/Animal Biotechnology 2 Shillong

VI. School of Physical Sciences

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Statistics Open 1 Shillong
Physics Nuclear Physics, Laser Physics 1 Shillong
Chemistry Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry (preference to Inorganic Chemistry) 1 Shillong

VII. School of Social Sciences

Department Specialization Posts Campus
Cultural and Creative Studies Folkloristics and Painting 2 Shillong
History and Archaeology Ancient Indian History & Archaeology, Medieval & Modern History, History of Northeast India 4 Tura
Social Work Public Health, Community Development, Family and Child Welfare 4 Tura
Sociology Sociological Theories, Gender, Economy & Society, Social Movements, Political Sociology & Society 2 Shillong
Law Political Science, English, Sociology, Economics and Law 5 Shillong
Political Science Issues in Environmental Politics (1st Sem) & Issues in Women Politics (3rd Sem) 2 Shillong
History Medieval, Modern, Contemporary History 3 Shillong

VIII. School of Technology

Department Specialization / Eligibility Posts Campus
Architecture B.Arch (min. 60% + 3 yrs experience) OR B.Arch + Master's in Architecture/allied subjects (min. 60% + 1 yr experience) OR BE Civil Engineering + Master's in Structural Design 6 Shillong
Computer Applications Open 3 Tura
Nanotechnology Nanomaterials for Energy 1 Shillong
Basic Sciences and Social Sciences Commerce/Economics, Chemistry 2 Shillong
Information Technology Computer Sc. & Engg/IT, Civil Engg., Electrical Engg 5 Shillong
Biomedical Engineering Programming for Problem Solving, Computer Programming Lab, AI in Healthcare, Basic Electronics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Biological Control System (+Lab), Biomedical Signal Processing (+Lab), Measurement & Control System, Universal Human Values, Medical Informatics 4 Shillong

Remuneration: ₹1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/- per month. No other emoluments, allowances, medical reimbursement, or vacation salary are admissible.

Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned for any category.

Age Limit: Not specified in the notification. Eligibility will be as per UGC Regulations, 2018 / AICTE latest regulations.

Selection Process

  • Interview: Selection is made through an interview conducted by the concerned department. There is no written examination.
  • Shortlisting: The University reserves the right to shortlist the number of candidates to be called for the interview. Mere fulfillment of essential qualifications does not guarantee an interview call.
  • Mode: For external candidates, the interview may be conducted online.
  • TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply for NEHU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online through the NEHU Samarth portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Read Notification: Visit the University website www.nehu.ac.in to read the full advertisement and department-wise details.
  2. Apply Online: Visit the application portal: https://nehut.samarth.edu.in.
  3. Fill Application: Select the department, campus (Shillong/Tura), and specialization matching your qualification. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload the required certificates/documents as prompted by the portal.
  5. Submit: Submit the application on or before 31 August 2026.

Last Date: 31 August 2026.

Note: Only online applications are accepted; there is no offline mode.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date 19 August 2026
Last Date for Online Application 31 August 2026
Interview Date & Time Will be notified by the concerned department

Important Links

Official Website:

Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification

Apply Online: https://nehut.samarth.edu.in

Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Online Application Only: Applications are accepted only online through the Samarth portal.
  • Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the qualifications and specialization requirements as per UGC Regulations, 2018 / AICTE latest regulations for the specific department.
  • No Application Fee: No fee is mentioned for any category.
  • Shortlisting: The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates. Meeting essential qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
  • Contract Terms: The engagement is purely temporary for the current semester or until a regular faculty member joins. No pension, gratuity, medical reimbursement, or vacation salary is admissible.
  • Remuneration: ₹1,500 per lecture, up to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.
  • No TA/DA: No travel or dearness allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
  • Check Official Sources: Regularly visit the NEHU website for updates on interview schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many Guest Faculty posts has NEHU notified in 2026?

NEHU has notified 107 Guest Faculty posts across 43 departments in 8 Schools, on both the Shillong and Tura campuses.

Is NEHU Guest Faculty a permanent job?

No. Selection is purely temporary, for the current semester or until a regular faculty member joins, whichever is earlier.

What is the last date to apply for NEHU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 31 August 2026, through the online portal only.

What is the remuneration for NEHU Guest Faculty?

The remuneration is ₹1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month, with no other allowances, medical reimbursement, or vacation salary.

Is there a written exam for NEHU Guest Faculty positions?

No, selection is through an interview only, conducted by the concerned department.

Can candidates outside Meghalaya apply for NEHU Guest Faculty?

The notification is open to Indian Nationals; for external candidates, the interview may be conducted online.

What is the eligibility criteria for NEHU Guest Faculty posts?

As per UGC Regulations, 2018 / AICTE latest regulations for the relevant subject/department, along with the specialization requirements listed against each department.

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