DAVV Indore Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore is hiring 13 Assistant Professors across its university teaching departments. If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D, you can apply. These are permanent posts under Academic Pay Level 10 with a starting salary of Rs. 57,700 per month. The application is offline only, and the last date to reach your form is 28 July 2026 by 6 PM.

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 13 Posts

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore has released employment notice Advt No. Estt/Adv./2026/690 for 8 regular and 5 backlog Assistant Professor posts in different teaching departments. Posts are spread across schools like Physics, Life Sciences, Economics, Biochemistry, Statistics and the Institute of Management Studies. Qualifications and pay follow UGC Regulations 2018 and the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. If you are a postgraduate with NET or a Ph.D and want a stable university teaching job, this is your chance.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

Regular Posts (8):

• School of Biochemistry: 1 post (reserved for Visually Handicapped candidate)
• School of Data Science & Forecasting: 1 post (OBC)
• School of Economics: 1 post (OBC-Female)
• School of Education: 1 post (UR)
• School of Life Sciences: 1 post (UR-Female)
• Institute of Management Studies: 1 post (UR)
• School of Physics: 1 post (UR)
• School of Statistics: 1 post (UR-Female)

Backlog Posts (5):

• School of Energy & Environmental Studies: 1 post (OBC)
• School of Journalism & Mass Communications: 1 post (ST)
• School of Life Long Learning: 1 post (OBC-Female)
• Institute of Management Studies (IMS): 1 post (ST)
• School of Physics: 1 post (ST-Female)

Note: The School of Economics post is on hold until the final decision of writ petition No. 5901/2019 pending before the MP High Court. Reservation for women and Divyang candidates follows MP government rules.

Who Can Apply?

Qualifications follow UGC Regulations 2018. The exact requirement depends on the department you apply to.

For most departments (Physics, Life Sciences, Statistics, Biochemistry, Economics, Data Science, Energy & Environment, Journalism, Life Long Learning)

• A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned, relevant or allied subject from a recognised Indian university.
• You must have cleared NET / SLET / SET, OR hold a Ph.D awarded as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations (Ph.D holders are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if conditions are met).
• Alternatively, a Ph.D from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU world rankings is accepted.

For School of Education

• A postgraduate degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Languages, Social Sciences or Mathematics with minimum 55%, AND M.Ed with minimum 55%.
• You must have cleared NET in Education (or hold a qualifying Ph.D as per UGC rules).
• Pedagogy subjects listed for this post are essential — only those subjects will be accepted.

For Institute of Management Studies

• A Master's degree in Business Administration / PGDM / CA / ICWA / M.Com with First Class or equivalent, plus two years of professional experience after the Master's degree.
• You must have cleared NET in Management (or hold a qualifying Ph.D as per UGC rules).

Benefits of reservation and fee relaxation are available only to candidates with MP domicile on submission of the relevant certificate. SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants from other states are treated as UR.

Salary

• Selected candidates are appointed under Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC, with an entry pay of Rs. 57,700 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government and UGC rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,000
• SC / ST (MP domicile, with certificate): Rs. 500
• Divyang (PwD) candidates with valid disability certificate: No fee
• Payment mode: Online through Net Banking only (to Registrar, DAVV Indore — SBI A/c 53004131572, IFSC SBIN0030127). Attach the fee receipt with your application.
• Fee once paid is not refunded. SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants from other states pay the UR fee of Rs. 1,000.

Selection Process

Selection is based on your interview performance, in line with UGC norms.

1. Screening / Short-listing: The University uses the academic score (as per Annexure II) and stringent short-listing criteria to call candidates for interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility alone does not guarantee an interview call.
2. Document Verification: Your educational, experience and category certificates are checked. Applications without supporting documents are rejected.
3. Interview: Final selection is based purely on your performance in the interview.

There is no written exam for these posts.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and Annexures (Annexure I and Annexure II) from the DAVV website www.dauniv.ac.in and print them on A-4 size paper.
2. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking and keep the deposit receipt.
3. Fill a separate application form for each post you want to apply for, with its own fee.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents, number them and cross-reference each in the form.
5. Super-scribe the name of the post on the envelope.
6. Send the complete application by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier only to: Deputy Registrar, Establishment, Devi Ahilya University, RNT Marg, Indore (MP) - 452001.
7. Make sure it reaches the office on or before 28 July 2026 by 6 PM. Applications by hand or after the last date are not accepted.

In-service candidates must apply through proper channel and produce an NOC at the time of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 June 2026
• Application Start: 24 June 2026
• Last Date to Reach Application (by Post): 28 July 2026 by 6 PM
• Crucial Date for Qualifications / Experience: 28 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned department as per the approved syllabus
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials, and question papers for your subject
• Evaluate student assignments, projects, dissertations and examinations
• Guide and mentor research scholars and students in academic and career matters
• Carry out research and publish papers in UGC-CARE listed and peer-reviewed journals
• Take part in department committees, admissions, and university administrative work
• Help organise seminars, workshops and academic events in your school