JMI Assistant Professor (Contractual) CDOE Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is hiring 20 Assistant Professors (Contractual) across 13 disciplines for its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) in New Delhi. If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks and have cleared NET/SLET/SET (or hold a Ph.D.), you can apply by submitting a physical application. The last date to submit your application is 27 April 2026. The salary is Rs. 57,700 per month (Academic Pay Level 10) plus Dearness Allowance.

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Assistant Professor (Contractual) CDOE Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a NAAC Grade 'A' Central University located in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, has released Local Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 inviting applications for 20 contractual Assistant Professor posts in its Centre for Distance and Online Education for the Academic Session 2026-27. The positions span 13 different subject disciplines ranging from Management and Commerce to History, English, and Education. This is a contractual appointment — it does not confer any right to permanent employment or regularisation. Applicants with teaching or distance education experience will have an advantage.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Management: 02 posts
• Urdu: 02 posts
• Commerce: 02 posts
• History: 02 posts
• Geography: 02 posts
• English: 02 posts
• Education: 02 posts
• Hindi: 01 post
• Islamic Studies: 01 post
• Sociology: 01 post
• Public Administration: 01 post
• Political Science: 01 post
• HRM (Human Resource Management): 01 post

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification (A or B):

Option A — Indian University Degree:

• A Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point-scale grading system) in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
• You must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent test like SLET/SET
• NET/SLET/SET is not required if you hold a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009 or 2016 (and amendments). You must fulfil specific conditions: Ph.D. in regular mode, evaluated by at least 2 external examiners, open viva voce conducted, 2 research papers published (at least 1 in a refereed journal), and at least 2 conference presentations at UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-funded events.
• Special note for Education discipline (S. No. 13): M.Ed. or Master's degree in Education plus a Master's degree in any other subject with 55% marks is required.

Option B — Foreign University Degree:

• Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai) World University Rankings

Desirable Qualification (for all posts):

• At least 2 years of experience in Distance Mode Education and Computer Literacy
• For Hindi: 2 years experience in Distance Mode, Hindi Mass Media and Computer Literacy
• For Urdu: 2 years experience in Distance Mode, Urdu Mass Media and Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of Urdu and Hindi is a desirable qualification for all teaching posts

Age Limit

• No age limit is specified in the notification
• Eligibility will be determined as on the last date of submission of application forms (27 April 2026)
• Age relaxation, if any, will be as per UGC guidelines and other regulatory bodies

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 57,700 per month (Academic Pay Level 10 as per 7th Central Pay Commission)
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA) applicable for the Academic Session 2026-27
• This is a Basic Pay in Academic Pay Level 10 — additional allowances (HRA, TA) as applicable
• Note: This is a contractual position. The engagement will be from the date of joining (not before the Local Selection Committee date) for Academic Session 2026-27.

Application Fee

• All categories: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable)
• Payment mode: Online (via UPI ID: jmirps@indianbk)
• Receipt of fee payment must be enclosed with the application form
• A separate application and fee must be submitted for each post applied for

Selection Process

Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and interview:

1. Application Screening: A Screening Committee may be constituted to shortlist eligible candidates based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed
2. Interview (Local Selection Committee): Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The university may restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable number
3. Document Verification: You must enclose attested copies of degrees, diplomas, and marksheets with the application. Originals will be verified at interview

Note: There is no written exam. The university reserves the right to hold or not hold the Selection Committee for any or all posts.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed Application Form for Guest Faculty/Assistant Professor (Contractual) from jmi.ac.in
2. Fill in the application form completely — incomplete applications or applications on plain paper will not be accepted
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 via UPI ID jmirps@indianbk (or through online mode to Indian Bank Account No. 8078617425, IFSC: IDIB000J029)
4. Attach attested copies of all degrees, diplomas, marksheets, and experience/publication certificates
5. Submit a separate application for each post you are applying for
6. Submit the completed application form in person to the Office of the Dean, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Gate No. 20, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi – 110025
7. Last date for submission: 27 April 2026 by 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday up to 12:00 Noon)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 16 April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 27 April 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Exam/Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects as per the curriculum of the Centre for Distance and Online Education
• Prepare study materials, lesson plans, and question papers for distance learning programmes
• Evaluate student assignments, projects, and examinations in online/distance mode
• Guide students enrolled in distance education programmes on academic and course-related matters
• Participate in curriculum development and revision of study materials for CDOE programmes
• Assist in the development and delivery of online learning content and e-learning modules
• Conduct research and contribute to academic publishing in your subject discipline
• Attend departmental meetings and fulfil administrative duties as assigned by the Dean, CDOE