AUD Delhi Recruitment 2026: 8 Professor & Associate Professor Posts – Apply Online @ aud.delhi.gov.in

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Total: 08 posts (2 Professor + 6 Associate Professor). Out of 8 posts, 01 post is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under categories 'a' to 'e' as per DoPT OM No. 36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) dated 15.01.2018.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• All posts are governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018, along with NCTE regulations for Teacher Education and AICTE regulations for Management where applicable.

Professor (Pay Level 14) – 2 Posts

• Urban Studies (School of Global Affairs – OBC): Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with high-quality published work; minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; total research score of 120 per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018; minimum 10 years teaching/research experience at university/college level (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor) with evidence of successfully guiding doctoral candidates. Alternatively, outstanding professional with Ph.D. from any academic institution/industry with significant contribution to the discipline, supported by documentary evidence with 10 years' experience and a national award conferred by the President of India.
• Law / Social Science / Humanities (School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies – SC): Same criteria as above for Professor posts. Allied/relevant areas of specialisation include Constitutional Law and Theory, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Sociology of Law, Public International Law, Environmental Law, Law and Governance, Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Legal History, Law and Political Economy, Philosophy of Law, Law and Society, Judicial Process, or other allied areas of Public Law.

Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A) – 6 Posts

• Education (School of Education Studies – ST): Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences (History/Geography/Economics/Political Science) or Languages (Hindi/English); M.Ed.; Ph.D. in Education; eight years teaching experience in a teacher education institution. Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
• Law / Social Science / Humanities (School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies – OBC): Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline; Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade); minimum eight years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor level in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry; minimum seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; total research score of 75 per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018. Desirable: Ph.D. in Social Science Discipline with focus in Law along with undergraduate degree in Law.
• Management (School of Management – ST): Ph.D. degree in relevant field with First class or equivalent at Bachelor's or Master's level; at least 6 research publications in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE approved list of journals; minimum 8 years experience in teaching/research/industry of which at least 2 years post-Ph.D.
• History (School of Undergraduate Studies – EWS): Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline; Master's Degree with at least 55% marks; minimum eight years teaching/research experience; minimum seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; total research score of 75 per UGC Regulations 2018.
• Archaeology / Conservation and Museology (School of Heritage Research & Management – UR & SC, 2 posts): Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline; Master's Degree with at least 55% marks; minimum eight years teaching/research experience; minimum seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; total research score of 75 per UGC Regulations 2018.
• Age Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates. A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) for Ph.D. holders who obtained Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Online Application & Fee Payment: Candidates must fill the online application on the University website and pay the non-refundable application fee online via credit/debit card/net banking.
• Hard Copy Submission: A printed copy of the online application with self-attested required documents (properly indexed and paginated as per eligibility criteria order) must reach the University office via Registered/Speed Post. Non-compliant applications will be treated as rejected.
• Scrutiny / Screening Committee: Applications will be scrutinized by a Screening Committee as per UGC Regulations 2018 norms and University standards. A list of eligible/not-eligible candidates will be uploaded on the University website. Candidates shown not-eligible may submit grievances with documentary evidence within a stipulated deadline.
• Shortlisting: Shortlisting for Professor and Associate Professor posts will be based on Academic Score as specified in Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018, research publications, experience, and research score.
• Interview: Selected shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The selection shall be based only on performance in the interview. The process may involve a presentation, seminar, interview, or a combination thereof.
• Video Interview: Candidates residing outside India may be interviewed via Skype or any other video conferencing mode if requested in advance.
• Provisional Appointment: All appointments are provisional, subject to verification of certificates and antecedents.
• No TA/DA: Candidates should note that travel and dearness allowance details for the interview will be communicated as per University norms.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for Master's, M.Ed., and Ph.D. (as applicable)
• Self-attested copies of all publications with journal serial number, impact factor (JCR), and author status
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government / GNCT of Delhi prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD)
• Ph.D. Equivalence Certificate from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi (mandatory for foreign Ph.D. holders)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if serving in Government / PSU / Autonomous Body)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Indexing of all documents with pagination in the order of essential eligibility criteria (mandatory for hard copy)
• Critical Instructions:
• Applicants applying for more than one discipline must apply separately and pay fees separately.
• Mention the post/discipline name on the top of the hard copy envelope.
• Hard copies received after the due date will be summarily rejected; the University is not responsible for postal delay.
• OBC-NCL certificate must be valid for the current financial year 2026-2027 as applicable to Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
• Update changes in correspondence address/email/phone immediately with the University.
• Check the AUD Delhi official website regularly for addendum/corrigendum and interview updates.

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