Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the engagement of Contractual Faculty on a purely temporary basis for the academic session 2026-27. The recruitment covers various departments at the university’s Lucknow campus.
Eligibility
The minimum educational qualifications and eligibility conditions shall be as per the UGC Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges Regulations, 2018, as amended from time to time. Candidates with higher academic credentials, research publications, teaching experience, and relevant specialization may be given weightage during the selection process.
Pay Scale
The selected Contractual Faculty shall be paid a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 57,700 per month, equivalent to the initial Basic Pay of an Assistant Professor at Academic Level-10, without any allowances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application End Date | 17 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Selection Process
- Applications will be screened and shortlisted based on qualifications and other criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interaction (interview) via registered email.
- Candidates must produce original certificates and testimonials at the time of interaction.
- Those already employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- No TA/DA or reimbursement is admissible for attending interaction.
How to Apply
- Download and fill the prescribed application form available on the university website www.bbau.ac.in.
- Attach self-attested scanned copies of all requisite documents.
- Send the complete application in a single PDF file via email to dean.academic@bbau.ac.in between 10 November 2026 (10:00 AM) and 17 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Applications through any other mode including by hand, post, courier or other electronic methods will not be accepted and summarily rejected.
- Submit separate applications for each department and/or discipline applied for.
Vacancy Details
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Department of Yoga | 1 |
| Department of Commerce, Main Campus, Lucknow | 4 |
| Total | 5 |
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories will be provided as per Government of India norms, depending on availability of candidates.
General Instructions and Essential Information
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, not conferring any right of regular employment or absorption.
- Engagement is initially for one academic session with the possibility of extension subject to performance and requirement.
- The maximum age limit is 70 years.
- Contractual Faculty will not be entitled to allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave as admissible to regular teachers.
- The University reserves the right to modify, cancel, or amend the advertisement and to restrict the number of candidates called for interaction.
- Applications found incomplete or unsupported will be summarily rejected.
- Any dispute shall be subject to jurisdiction of Courts/Tribunals in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
For more details, applicants should refer to the official notification and website.
Posts, eligibility and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Essential qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual Faculty - Department of Yoga | 1 | As per UGC Minimum Qualifications Regulations 2018 for Assistant Professor | Rs. 57,700 per month (Academic Level-10) |
| Contractual Faculty - Department of Commerce | 4 | As per UGC Minimum Qualifications Regulations 2018 for Assistant Professor | Rs. 57,700 per month (Academic Level-10) |
| Total | 5 posts |
