Nalanda University has announced faculty recruitment for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across six departments. This is a significant opportunity for candidates who have not qualified for the NET exam, as NET qualification is not mandatory for these posts. Nalanda University, an international institution located in Rajgir, Bihar, is renowned for its postgraduate, PhD, and research-based programs.

The university has released vacancies for a total of 19 teaching positions in departments including Hindu Studies, Sanskrit, Data Science and AI, Philosophy, Buddhist Studies, and Science Tech & Policy Studies. For Professor roles, candidates need a strong academic record, a Master's degree with at least 60% marks, a Post-Doctoral Research or PhD degree, 3-7 years of teaching experience, and a minimum of 10 published research papers or books. Associate Professor applicants require similar qualifications, 8 published research papers/books, and 3-5 years of teaching experience. For Assistant Professor positions, a Master's degree with at least 60% marks, a PhD or Post-Doctoral degree, and 3-5 published research papers/books are required.

Indian citizens, PIOs, OCIs, and foreign nationals are eligible to apply. The application process is online, via a Google Form link accessible through the 'Jobs and Internships' section on the university's official website, . A non-refundable application fee of ₹500 per post must be transferred to the university's account. After submitting the online application, applicants must email the form response receipt, CV, and all necessary documents to recruitment@ . The deadline for applications is September 15, 2026.