Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, has announced recruitment for 7 vacancies at its Centre for Vedic Science (Vedic Vigyan Kendra). These include 2 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors, 1 Assistant Librarian, and 1 Computer Programmer. The posts are sanctioned by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Interested candidates must apply online and pay the application fee by 12 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. Subsequently, the signed printout of the application along with enclosures must reach BHU by 17 November 2026.
Eligibility
Only Indian citizens can apply. Eligibility will be assessed as on 12 November 2026.
Associate Professors (2 posts in Vedic Studies):
- Ph.D. in Veda with a good academic record.
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent in Veda or having studied at least 04 papers of Veda at Master’s/PG level.
- Minimum eight years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- At least seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC Care/SC listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per UGC guidelines.
- Knowledge of Sanskrit is required.
- Desirable: qualifications, research, or work in Vedic Science; recognized traditional Vedic scholar with practical experience in Śraut/Smārta Yajňa.
Assistant Professors (3 posts): separate posts in Vedic Studies, Vyakaran, and Vedic Mathematics & Khagol Vigyan with specific subject requirements.
- Option A: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in relevant subject; NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET is mandatory unless exempted by Ph.D. qualifications as per UGC norms.
- Option B: Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU at any time.
- Knowledge of Sanskrit and practical Vedic Science is desirable, varying by post.
- Specific subject papers required in Master’s/PG courses as per posts.
Assistant Librarian:
- Master’s degree in Library/Information/Documentation Science with minimum 55% marks.
- NET (UGC/CSIR), SLET/SET or Ph.D. is required.
- Desirable: knowledge of Sanskrit up to B.A./Shastri level and experience in libraries of Indological studies.
Computer Programmer:
- Maximum age 45 years as on 12 November 2026 (age relaxation as per Government norms).
- B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering with 55% marks plus 5 years programming experience, or
- M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering, M.Sc. Computer Science or MCA with 55% marks plus 3 years programming experience.
- Experience in programming languages like C/C++/JAVA and databases such as MySQL/ORACLE with PHP in Windows/Linux/Unix environments from recognized organizations.
- Additional skills: web design, data processing, basic hardware knowledge, and managing computer labs.
- Knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedic Science is desirable.
Pay Scale
- Associate Professor: Pay Band 4 (Rs. 37,400 to Rs. 67,000) plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 9,000.
- Assistant Professor: Pay Band 3 (Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100) plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6,000.
- Assistant Librarian: Pay Band 3 (Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100) plus Grade Pay Rs. 5,400.
- Computer Programmer: Pay scale as specified in official notification.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application and fee payment | 12 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| Last date for submission of signed printout with enclosures | 17 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 1000, non-refundable, payable online by Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
Fee is payable by Unreserved and OBC candidates for Teaching and Group ‘A’ posts. SC, ST, PwBD, women and transgender candidates are exempted.
Candidates who have already applied under the earlier Advt. No. 09/2025 to 2026 dated 08.04.2026 can apply afresh or update their form without paying the fee again.
Selection Process
Selection follows UGC norms:
- For Assistant Professor posts, the academic score as per Appendix II (Table 3A for Universities, Table 3B for Colleges) of UGC Regulations 2018 is used for shortlisting.
- Final selection is based only on interview performance.
- Shortlisting may involve written tests and stricter criteria beyond eligibility.
- Group A posts are given preference based on higher qualifications, merit, and written test performance.
- Shortlisting is from candidates with relevant specialisation.
How to Apply
- Register and apply online through the BHU Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal using the Samarth/CU-Chayan platform.
- Upload a passport-size photograph and signature scan, each no larger than 50 KB and in JPEG format.
- Fill all mandatory fields and save progress regularly; incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Submit separate applications for each post. Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts must apply separately.
- Pay the application fee online by 12 November 2026; no changes allowed after final submission.
- Download, print and sign the application form.
- If employed, have the form forwarded by your employer or attach a No Objection Certificate.
- Send the signed printout and all enclosures by post to: Office of the Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, Holkar House, B.H.U., Varanasi – 221005. It must reach by 17 November 2026, 5:00 p.m.
For queries about technical issues, contact BHU via email at [email protected] or phone number 0542-2368781.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor (Vedic Studies) | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Vedic Studies) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Vyakaran) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Vedic Mathematics & Khagol Vigyan) | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | 1 |
| Computer Programmer | 1 |
| Total | 7 posts |
Teaching pay structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 to Rs.2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 | Rs.1,31,400 to Rs.2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor (Senior) | Level 12 | Rs.1,01,500 to Rs.1,67,400 |
| Assistant Professor (Stage 2) | Level 11 | Rs.68,900 to Rs.1,56,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Entry) | Level 10 | Rs.57,700 to Rs.1,82,400 |
Age relaxation and reservation
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
