JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has announced 46 teaching vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal and Head of Section posts. The online application process started on 16 September 2026. Eligible candidates must complete the online application by 6 October 2026 and must also send the required hard copy by 16 October 2026. Both steps are mandatory.

JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University Name | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 (T) |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal, Head of Section |
| Selection | Shortlisting, Interview and Document Verification |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Online Start Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Online Last Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.jmi.ac.in |
- The recruitment is open to Indian nationals, including eligible Overseas Citizen of India cardholders.
JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 10 |
| Associate Professor | 12 |
| Assistant Professor | 22 |
| Principal | 1 |
| Head of Section | 1 |
| Total | 46 |
- The vacancies are available in departments such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Science, Applied Sciences and Humanities and University Polytechnic.
- One Assistant Professor post in Machine Design/Production Design is reserved for the Multiple Disabilities category.
- One Assistant Professor post in Mathematics is reserved for the Orthopaedically Handicapped category.
Educational Qualification
- Professor – Engineering: Ph.D. in the relevant field, first class or equivalent in the relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, at least 10 years of teaching, research or industry experience, and at least 3 years in a position equivalent to Associate Professor.
- Professor – Environmental Science: Relevant Ph.D., at least 10 research publications, a research score of 120, and at least 10 years of relevant teaching or research experience with doctoral guidance.
- Associate Professor – Engineering: Relevant Ph.D., first class or equivalent, at least 6 required research publications, 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience and at least 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience.
- Associate Professor – Chemistry: Relevant Ph.D., Master’s degree with at least 55%, 8 years of teaching/research experience, at least 7 publications and research score of 75.
- Assistant Professor – Engineering: B.E., B.Tech. or B.S. and M.E., M.Tech., M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch. First class or equivalent is required in at least one degree.
- Assistant Professor – Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and NET, SLET or SET. Eligible Ph.D. candidates may receive exemption according to applicable UGC rules.
- General Environmental Science: Relevant M.Tech. with at least 55% marks and NET, SLET or SET unless exempted under applicable Ph.D. rules.
- Principal and Head of Section: Higher qualifications and substantial teaching, research or industry experience are required as specified for each post.
- Qualifications and experience will be counted as on 6 October 2026.

JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | ₹1,500 |
| SC/ST | ₹750 |
| PwD | No fee |
- The application fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Applications will first be screened or shortlisted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- Document verification will also be carried out.
- Academic marks are used only for shortlisting.
- Final selection is based on interview performance.
- Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. JMI may shortlist candidates using higher qualifications, experience or other suitable criteria.
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How to Apply for the JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Visit the CU-Chayan recruitment portal.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Select the required JMI teaching post.
- Enter personal, education, research and experience details.
- Upload self-attested certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the online form by 6 October 2026.
- Download and print the submitted form.
- Attach the required self-attested documents.
- Number the supporting documents and mention the numbers in the application.
- Send the hard copy so that it reaches JMI by 16 October 2026.
- A separate application and fee are required for each post.
JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: Documents Required
- Printed online application form
- Recent photograph
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable
- Ph.D. documents, where applicable
- Experience certificates
- Research publication and research-score documents
- Caste/category certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Foreign-degree equivalence certificate, where applicable
- Other documents claimed in the application
JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy | 16 October 2026 |
- Online submission and hard-copy submission are both compulsory.
- Candidates already working in a job must apply through the proper channel.
- Claimed experience and research work must be supported by valid documents.
- Late applications or applications without required documents may be rejected.
- Candidates should regularly check the JMI website and their registered email for updates.

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JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
JMI has announced 46 teaching vacancies.
Q2. Which posts are included?
The posts are Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal and Head of Section.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for online application is 6 October 2026. The hard copy must reach JMI by 16 October 2026