GGU Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 32 Vacancies

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU), Bilaspur has released notification for 32 teaching faculty posts including Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor across various departments. Candidates with a Master's degree with 55% marks and Ph.D can apply online through the CUREC Samarth portal. Last date to apply is 10 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,44,200 per month depending on the position.

GGU Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 32 Posts

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU), a Central University established under the Central Universities Act 2009 in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, has invited online applications for 32 teaching positions spread across 17 departments. The recruitment covers three levels of faculty positions — Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor — in disciplines ranging from Botany and Biotechnology to Management Studies and Forensic Science. Selection is through academic score-based shortlisting followed by interview — there is no written exam. This is a great opportunity for experienced academics and researchers looking to join a reputed Central University.

Vacancy Breakdown by Position

Professor — 15 Posts

• Botany: 1 post (EWS)
• Biotechnology: 1 post (EWS)
• Chemical Engineering: 1 post (OBC)
• Commerce: 1 post (SC)
• Electronics & Communication Engineering: 1 post (SC)
• Forensic Science: 2 posts (OBC-1, EWS-1)
• Hindi: 1 post (PwBD-VH)
• Industrial Production Engineering: 1 post (SC)
• Journalism & Mass Communication: 1 post (PwBD-HH)
• Library Science: 1 post (UR)
• Management Studies: 1 post (ST)
• Pure & Applied Physics: 2 posts (SC-1, ST-1)
• Zoology: 1 post (OBC)

Associate Professor — 7 Posts

• Biotechnology: 1 post (PwBD-d/e)
• Chemical Engineering: 1 post (ST)
• Computer Science & IT: 1 post (UR)
• Commerce: 1 post (UR)
• Library & Information Science: 1 post (PwBD-VH)
• Management Studies: 1 post (PwBD-VH)
• Social Work: 1 post (EWS)

Assistant Professor — 3 Posts

• Computer Science & IT: 1 post (PwBD-d/e)
• Economics: 1 post (UR)
• Forestry: 1 post (PwBD-HH)

Category-wise Summary (across all posts):

• UR (Unreserved): 4
• SC: 5
• ST: 3
• OBC: 3
• EWS: 4
• PwBD: 7

Note: Additional positions beyond the 25 listed above may be notified on the university website. The total sanctioned vacancies for this recruitment are 32.

Who Can Apply?

For Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10):

• Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Sciences, Languages: Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from a recognised university, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations
• Engineering & Technology: B.E./B.Tech/B.S. and M.E./M.Tech/M.S. or Integrated M.Tech/M.S. in the relevant branch with First Class in any one of the degrees
• Management/Business Administration: Bachelor's degree in any discipline plus Master's in Business Administration/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com with First Class, and 2 years of professional experience after Master's degree
• Education (Special Education): Master's degree with 50% marks plus M.Ed in specific disability area with 55% marks, recognised by RCI

For Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A):

• Good academic record with Ph.D in the relevant discipline
• Master's degree with at least 55% marks
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience at Assistant Professor level or equivalent
• At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
• Total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018

For Professor (Academic Level 14):

• Eminent scholar with Ph.D in the relevant discipline
• Published work of high quality with evidence of active research
• Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
• Total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college, with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates

A relaxation of 5% in marks (from 55% to 50%) at Master's level is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), PwBD candidates, and those who obtained Ph.D before 19 September 1991.

Age Limit

• No specific age limit has been mentioned in the notification for these teaching positions.
• Eligibility criteria including qualifications and experience will be considered as on the closing date of the particular post.
• The university has the right to relax age in deserving cases as permitted by UGC or Central Universities Act 2009.

Salary

• Professor: Academic Level 14 — Entry pay Rs. 1,44,200 per month
• Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A — Entry pay Rs. 1,31,100 per month
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 — Entry pay Rs. 57,700 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits as per UGC/Central Government rules
• SC/ST candidates attending the interview will be paid second-class railway fare by shortest route via NEFT/RTGS

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2,500
• SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories): Rs. 1,000
• Non-refundable — fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances
• Candidates who applied under earlier Advt. No. 725/Rec/Admn/2025 for the same positions need not pay the fee again

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the Academic Score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) of UGC Regulations 2018. Meeting minimum qualifications alone does not guarantee an interview call — higher qualifications and experience will be given preference.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The Selection Committee will decide its own method of evaluating candidates. Final selection is based on interview performance.

Note: The university may also consider candidates for the next lower post if the Selection Committee deems them suitable.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CUREC Samarth portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Create your profile (complete all details including education, experience, publications).
3. Browse vacancies and find GGU Bilaspur teaching positions.
4. Apply using your profile — the form auto-fills from your profile data.
5. Upload all required documents clearly, including educational certificates, experience letters with Form-16/ITR, and research publications — each as a single PDF.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and take a printout.
8. Send a hard copy of the application with supporting documents by post within 15 days of submitting the online form to the university.

Important: Applications incomplete in any respect or without proper supporting documents will not be considered. Upload documents showing scale of pay with Form-16/ITR for each experience claimed.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 April 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: Within 15 days of online submission
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare course materials, lesson plans, and question papers for examinations
• Conduct and publish research in peer-reviewed and UGC-listed journals
• Guide M.Phil and Ph.D scholars in their research work
• Evaluate student assignments, dissertations, projects and examinations
• Participate in departmental meetings, university committees and academic activities
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic programme design
• Mentor students in academic and career-related matters