Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has released a notification inviting applications for 46 teaching posts spanning Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal, and Head of Section across engineering, science, and humanities departments. This is a prestigious opportunity for academicians with doctoral qualifications to build a long-term teaching and research career at a central university.
Candidates meeting the UGC/AICTE-prescribed qualification and experience criteria are encouraged to apply online before the deadline. The pay scales range from Academic Level 10 for Assistant Professor to Level 14 for Professor.
JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
Posts
Professor (10), Associate Professor (12), Assistant Professor (22), Principal (1), Head of Section (1)
Total Vacancies
46
Application Mode
Online (curec.samarth.ac.in)
Application Deadline
6 October 2026
Official Website
jmi.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
Professors (Engineering) require a Ph.D. in the relevant field, a first-class Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience, and 3+ years at the Associate Professor level with required publications. Associate Professors require a Ph.D., first-class degree, and 6+ SCI/UGC/AICTE publications with 8+ years of experience. Assistant Professors (Engineering) require B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech with first-class in at least one degree. Assistant Professors (Science/Humanities) require a Master’s degree with 55%+ marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification. Qualifications are assessed as of October 6, 2026.
Selection Process
Application screening/shortlisting
Interview (final selection basis)
Document verification
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR/OBC
Rs. 1,500
SC/ST
Rs. 750
PwD
Exempt
How to Apply for JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026
Visit the CU-Chayan portal at curec.samarth.ac.in
Register with a valid email and mobile number
Select the relevant JMI teaching position and enter personal, educational, and research details
Upload self-attested certificates and pay the applicable fee online
Submit online by 6 October 2026 and mail the hard copy to reach by 16 October 2026
Academicians and researchers seeking more teaching opportunities at central universities can check Bharat Rozgar for regular updates.
Q1: How many teaching posts are available in JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 46 posts are available across Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal, and Head of Section categories.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A: The online application deadline is 6 October 2026, with hard copy submission required by 16 October 2026.
Q3: What is the salary for a Professor post?
A: Professors are placed at Academic Level 14, with a pay range of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month.
Q4: What is the application fee for JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A: The fee is Rs. 1,500 for UR/OBC and Rs. 750 for SC/ST candidates; PwD candidates are exempted.
Q5: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A: Selection involves application screening, an interview, and document verification, with academic score used only for shortlisting.
Practical Tip: Separate applications and fees are required for each post applied to, so plan your budget and documentation accordingly if applying to multiple positions.
