NSU Imphal Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Sports University (NSU), Imphal is hiring 10 Guest Faculty and Life Guard staff across sports science, coaching, and swimming specializations. This is a walk-in interview — no online application is needed. You need to report in person on 24 or 25 August 2026 depending on your subject. Guest Faculty get an honorarium of up to Rs. 50,000 per month, while the Life Guard post pays a fixed Rs. 30,000 per month.

National Sports University (NSU), Imphal Guest Faculty and Life Guard Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

The National Sports University, Imphal — a Central University under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports — has issued Advertisement No. 14/2026 to fill 10 temporary positions across nine Guest Faculty specializations and one Life Guard post. These are purely temporary engagements for six months initially, which may be extended further depending on the University's requirement and need. No written exam is required — selection is entirely through a walk-in interview, making this a quick opportunity for qualified sports science and coaching professionals. As one of India's premier sports science institutions, NSU Imphal regularly runs such short-cycle walk-in drives to quickly onboard subject specialists for a semester or training cycle, without the wait of a full online recruitment process.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Guest Faculty - English Communication Skill: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Archery: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Strength and Conditioning: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Wushu: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Shooting: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Sports Performance Analysis: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Sports Nutrition: 1 post
• Guest Faculty - Exercise Physiology: 1 post (Master's degree with 55%/50% marks; NET exempted for UGC-recognized Ph.D. holders)
• Guest Faculty - Sports Psychology: 1 post (Master's in Sports Psychology or Psychology; NET required, Sports Psychology postgraduates exempted)
• Life Guard - Swimming: 1 post (10+2 with valid Swimming Lifeguard certification)

Who Can Apply?

Since this is a multi-post walk-in recruitment covering 10 different specializations, the exact qualification depends on the post you're applying for. Here's what the official notification specifies:

Life Guard (Swimming):

• 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with a valid Swimming Lifeguard certification
• Desirable: One year of experience in aquatic supervision and valid certification in First Aid, CPR and emergency response

Guest Faculty (Exercise Physiology):

• Master's degree with 55% marks (UR) / 50% marks (SC/ST/OBC) in the relevant field
• NET exemption available for UGC-recognized Ph.D. holders as per applicable regulations
• Desirable: One year of teaching, research, or sports-physiological monitoring experience

Guest Faculty (Sports Psychology):

• Master's degree in Sports Psychology or Psychology with 55% marks (UR) / 50% marks (SC/ST/OBC)
• NET in Psychology required (Sports Psychology postgraduates are exempted, as there is no NET in this subject)
• Desirable: One year of experience working with sportspersons

For the remaining posts — English Communication Skill, Archery, Strength and Conditioning, Wushu, Shooting, Sports Performance Analysis, and Sports Nutrition — check the official notification PDF for subject-specific qualification details, as these vary by specialization.

Salary

• Guest Faculty: Honorarium of Rs. 1,500 per lecture/period, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month, as per UGC guidelines.
• Life Guard: Fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month.

Since Guest Faculty pay is calculated per lecture, your actual monthly earning depends on how many classes you're assigned — a full teaching load can take you close to the Rs. 50,000 cap, while a lighter load will pay proportionately less.

Selection Process (Walk-In Interview)

There is no separate written exam. Selection is through a walk-in interview at NSU Imphal.

1. Document Verification: Bring your filled application form, bio-data, and self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents
2. Interview: Conducted on the scheduled date for your post category, starting 10:30 AM

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form for Guest Faculty from nsu.ac.in.
2. Fill it completely along with your bio-data.
3. Prepare self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents.
4. Report to the Meeting Hall, First Floor, Olympic Bhawan, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on your interview date.
5. Bring original documents for verification and attend the interview at 10:30 AM.

Keep in mind this is a temporary six-month engagement. The University may extend it further depending on institutional requirements and your performance, but there's no guarantee of extension or conversion to a permanent role.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 August 2026
• Interview Date (Batch 1 - English Communication Skill, Archery, Strength and Conditioning, Wushu, Shooting): 24 August 2026
• Interview Date (Batch 2 - Sports Performance Analysis, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Life Guard-Swimming): 25 August 2026

• Deliver lectures and practical training sessions in your assigned specialization
• Guide student-athletes on techniques, conditioning, and performance improvement
• Prepare lesson plans and training schedules for each session
• Monitor student progress and give performance feedback
• Maintain safety protocols during practical and field sessions
• Coordinate with department faculty on curriculum and evaluation
• Supervise pool safety and rescue readiness (Life Guard post)