Nagaland University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Nagaland University is hiring Guest Faculty in two departments — Biotechnology and Agricultural Engineering & Technology (AET) — at its Kohima Campus, Meriema. If you have a Ph.D in Plant Biotechnology or a Ph.D in Soil & Water Engineering, you can apply by email. The last date to send your bio-data is 30 May 2026. Pay is Rs. 1,500 per lecture (1 hour), up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month.

Nagaland University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Nagaland University, a Central University set up under the Act of Parliament No. 35 of 1989, has released a short notice for engagement of Guest Faculty in the Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (AET) at Kohima Campus, Meriema. There is no written exam — selection is purely through an interview at the Kohima Campus. This engagement is on a need basis only and does not lead to a regular government appointment.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Department of Biotechnology — Guest Faculty: Specialization in Plant Biotechnology
• Department of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (AET) — Guest Faculty: Specialization in Soil & Water Engineering

The notification does not give a fixed number of posts. Engagement is based on departmental need.

Who Can Apply?

For Department of Biotechnology

• Qualification: Ph.D with specialization in Plant Biotechnology

For Department of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (AET)

• Qualification: Ph.D with specialization in Soil & Water Engineering

Other Requirements

• You must bring original academic documents at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Salary

• You will be paid Rs. 1,500 per lecture (1 hour).
• Maximum monthly payout is capped at Rs. 50,000 per month.
• This is a need-based contract — selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment in the future.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection is interview-based. The steps are:

1. Email Application Screening: Send your full bio-data with academic documents to the department email by 30 May 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email — no separate invitation letter will be issued.
3. Interview: Walk-in interview at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema at 11:00 AM.
4. Document Verification: Carry original academic documents to the interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your full bio-data along with scanned copies of relevant academic documents.
2. Send it by email before 30 May 2026 to the right department:
3. For Biotechnology: biotech@nagalanduniversity.ac.in
4. For Agricultural Engineering & Technology: agrienggtech@nagalanduniversity.ac.in
5. Wait for an email shortlisting confirmation from the department.
6. Attend the interview at Kohima Campus, Meriema on the date assigned to your department.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Send Bio-data by Email: 30 May 2026
• Interview Date — Agricultural Engineering & Technology: 3 or 4 June 2026
• Interview Date — Biotechnology: 4 June 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM at Kohima Campus, Meriema

• Teach assigned subjects in Plant Biotechnology or Soil & Water Engineering as per the department schedule
• Prepare lesson plans, reading material, and tutorials for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Evaluate student assignments, lab work, and end-term examinations
• Guide students in dissertations, lab projects, and field-based research work
• Conduct lab sessions and practical demonstrations as required
• Maintain attendance and academic records for the lectures handled
• Coordinate with the Head of Department on syllabus delivery and academic plans