Nalanda University has announced vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across six departments. This presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring educators, even those who have not qualified for the NET exam, to teach at a prestigious international university.

Located in Rajgir, Bihar, Nalanda University is inviting applications for a total of 19 faculty positions in its departments of Buddhist Studies, Hindu Studies, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Data Science & AI, and Science Tech & Policy Studies. The deadline for online applications is September 15, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

* Professor: A master's degree with a good academic record (minimum 60% marks), a Ph.D. or post-doctoral research degree. 3-7 years of teaching experience at the Associate Professor level or equivalent, and at least 10 published research/policy papers. International teaching experience will be preferred.

* Associate Professor: A master's degree with a good academic record (minimum 60% marks), a Ph.D. or post-doctoral research degree. 3-5 years of teaching experience and at least 8 published research/policy papers.

* Assistant Professor: A master's degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade, a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in post-doctoral research. 3-5 publications such as books/research/policy papers.

A notable feature of this recruitment is that UGC NET qualification is not mandatory. Indian citizens, PIOs, OCIs, and foreign nationals are all eligible to apply. No specific age limit has been mentioned.

Application Process: Interested candidates can apply online via a Google Form link available on the university's official website, , under the 'Jobs and Internships' section. An application fee of ₹500 per post must be transferred to the university's account. After submitting the application form, applicants must email the form response receipt along with their CV and scanned copies of all necessary documents to recruitment@ .