KBCNMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 138 Posts

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the main details of the KBCNMU Assistant Professor vacancy 2026 as published in Advertisement No. 04/2026.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Important Dates

All dates given below are taken directly from the notification. Candidates should note that the online application window and the hard copy submission deadline are different.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026

The 138 vacancies are distributed across 54 subject codes (ASPUC 01 to ASPUC 54) covering university schools and departments, the conducted college at Molgi and the Tribal Academy at Nandurbar. The full subject-wise break-up is given below.

Note on ASPUC 52: the subject column of the notification mentions "Yoga (1 - Yoga Therapy & 1 - Yoga)" while the number of posts column shows 04. Both entries are reproduced here exactly as printed in the notification; no clarification of this difference is given in the document.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Vacancy - Reservation Details

Reservation policy will be observed as per Government Resolution dated 11 April 2022, Government Regulation dated 7 April 2022, and Government Resolutions dated 25 January 2024 and 27 February 2024. The category-wise vacant position published in the notification is given below.

Social and parallel reservation for backward classes, women, sports persons, orphans and persons with disabilities will be applicable as per resolutions issued by the Government of Maharashtra from time to time.\

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor is governed by U.G.C., State Government and AICTE rules, and the applicable rule set depends on the subject code applied for. The notification groups the subject codes as follows.

For these posts the qualification stated in the notification is:

1. A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
2. Besides fulfilling the above qualification, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC such as SET, or must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time, as the case may be exempted from NET/SET.

Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to 11 July 2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the institution awarding the degree, and such Ph.D. candidates are exempted from the NET/SET requirement for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to fulfilment of all of the following conditions:

• The Ph.D. degree has been awarded in regular mode only.
• The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two examiners.
• An open Ph.D. viva voce has been conducted.
• The candidate has published two research papers from the Ph.D. work, of which at least one is in a refereed journal.
• The candidate has presented at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored, funded or supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.

The notification adds two notes: the fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the university concerned; and NET/SET shall not be required for Master's programmes in disciplines for which NET/SET is not conducted, although the Ph.D. degree shall remain the minimum eligibility for appointment of Assistant Professor in such disciplines.

As an alternative, the Ph.D. degree may have been obtained from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the Times Higher Education (THE), or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

Qualification for ASPUC-14 and ASPUC-17 (AICTE Rules)

For ASPUC-14 (Computer Science) and ASPUC-17 (Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology), the qualification as per AICTE rules is:

• B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees; or
• B.E., B.Tech and MCA with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees; or
• Graduation of three years' duration with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and MCA with first class or equivalent, with two years' relevant experience after acquiring the MCA degree.

Qualification for ASPUC-43 to ASPUC-50 (AICTE Rules)

This group covers ASPUC-43 (Computer Engineering), ASPUC-44 (Mechanical Engineering), ASPUC-45 (Chemical Engineering), ASPUC-46 (Paint Technology), ASPUC-47 (Plastic Technology), ASPUC-48 (Oil Technology), ASPUC-49 (Food Technology) and ASPUC-50 (Management).

• Engineering/Technology: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees.
• Management: Bachelor's degree in any discipline and a Master's degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com with first class or equivalent, and two years of professional experience after acquiring the Master's degree.

Qualification for ASPUC-31 and ASPUC-51 - Education (NCTE & UGC Rules)

For ASPUC-31 (Education - DLLE) and ASPUC-51 (Education - Interdisciplinary Studies), the qualification as per NCTE and UGC rules is:

• Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks in the discipline relevant to the area of specialization;
• Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed./M.A. Education) with minimum 55% marks;
• Any other qualification prescribed by UGC, such as NET qualification.

Qualification for ASPUC-52 - Yoga Therapy & Yoga (UGC Rules)

For ASPUC-52 the notification prescribes the following alternatives.

Option (a): Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) at the Master's degree in Yoga or any other relevant subject, or an equivalent degree from an Indian/foreign university; and besides this, the candidate must have cleared NET conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SET, or must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be.

Option (b): A Master's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) and a Ph.D. degree in Yoga in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. The notification states that, considering the paucity of teachers in the newly-emerging field of Yoga, this alternative has been provided and shall be valid only for five years from the date of notification of these Rules.

Option (c) - Essential: A Master's degree in Yoga with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university established under the UGC Act; and National Eligibility Test (NET) in the subject Yoga conducted by UGC, CSIR or SET, or a Ph.D. in Yoga.

Desirable qualification for ASPUC-52: BAMS of a statutory university; Ph.D. in Yoga or a topic related to Yoga in an interdisciplinary subject; knowledge of computer operation; and knowledge of Marathi, Hindi, English and Sanskrit.

Experience for ASPUC-52: Essential - practical ability to perform yogic practices. Desirable - three years' experience as a Yoga Therapist in a Yoga Institute; three years' experience of teaching Yoga Anatomy physiology in a Yoga Institute; five years' experience as an Ayurveda Medical practitioner after completion of internship.

Relaxations and Other Eligibility Conditions

• A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) is provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
• A relevant grade regarded as equivalent to 55%, wherever the grading system is followed by a recognised university, shall also be considered valid at the Master's level.
• A relaxation of 5% is allowed at the Bachelor's as well as the Master's level for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)/differently abled categories listed in the notification, for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The relaxation is based only on the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedure.
• 4% reservation will be observed for physically handicapped candidates as per Government Resolution dated 29.05.2019.
• 30% reservation for women shall be observed as per Government norms.
• A Non-Creamy Layer Certificate is required for candidates belonging to DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and SBC categories, as per Government of Maharashtra Resolution dated 16 December 2017, issued by the competent authority and valid till 31.03.2027.
• Reserved category candidates should submit their Caste Validity Certificate as per the Government Resolution, wherever applicable.
• As per Government Resolution No. BCC-2016/PK 228A/16/16 B dated 29 May 2017, A/B/C/D points in the VJ/NT category are interchangeable.
• Weightage shall be given to applicants who have published work of high quality and who have succeeded in bringing funds by submitting research projects to funding agencies such as UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/TWAS/ISSR/AICTE etc.
• Candidates belonging to a specific reserved category from Maharashtra State alone shall be considered for reserved posts, and they must submit a Caste Validity Certificate at the time of joining.
• Reserved category candidates domiciled outside Maharashtra State will be treated as Open category candidates as per Govt. G.R. No. CBC-1290/23116/pra.kra.378/avaka-5 dated 24.08.95.
• Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) from a State other than Maharashtra shall not be considered for appointment.
• As per State Govt. Notification No. SRV.2000/CR (17/2000)/XII dated 28 March 2005 issued by the General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, candidates must submit the prescribed small family declaration as one of the essential qualifications for recruitment, in the proforma attached as Appendix B.
• Knowledge of the Marathi language is desirable for all posts.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Age Limit

The notification does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit for general applicants. The only age-related condition stated is that retired persons who have not attained the age of 65 years may also apply for the above posts.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Application Fee

The application fee must be paid by online mode only. The category-wise fee is given below.

The online payment receipt must be submitted along with the hard copy of the application form.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Salary

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary, and the amount depends on teaching experience as stated in the notification.

As these posts are purely temporary and on contract basis, candidates appointed will not be entitled to claim regular appointment.

KBCNMU Assistant Professor Selection Process

The selection process described in the notification is as follows:

• Criteria for short-listing of candidates for interview for the contractual post of Temporary Assistant Professor in the university will be as per Table 3A of the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 08 March 2019.
• Selection of the candidate will be as per the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 08 March 2019.
• The list of candidates called for interview will be published on the university website, and no postal correspondence will be made in this regard.
• Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not confer any right to be called for interview and/or selection.
• Canvassing directly or indirectly will be treated as disqualification.

The interview schedule, updates, corrigendum (if any) and instructions regarding recruitment will be uploaded from time to time on the university website. The notification advises applicants to visit the website regularly and states that the university will not entertain any inquiry regarding eligibility criteria.

How to Apply for KBCNMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Applicants shall apply through online mode only, from 12.09.2026 to 28.09.2026, through the website link of the university. The online step must be followed by submission of a hard copy.

1. Visit the university recruitment portal link given in the notification: https//apps.nmu.ac.in/recruitment/ (printed in the notification without the colon after "https").
2. Complete the online application form for the post and subject code applied for.
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 750/- (open category) or Rs. 375/- (reserved category) by online mode only.
4. Take a printout of the submitted online form.
5. Submit the hard copy of the online form along with testimonials in two copies and the online payment receipt, on or before 05.10.2026 up to 5.00 p.m.

Points to Remember While Applying

• An applicant who wishes to be considered for more than one post should apply separately for each post.
• Applicants already employed should submit the hard copy of their application through proper channel.
• Applications received after the last date, and/or not submitted through proper channel, and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The university will not be responsible for postal delay of the hard copy, if any.
• Applicants are required to attach certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications, caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate, caste validity certificate (if obtained), experience, research experience, etc.
• A candidate furnishing incorrect or false information shall stand disqualified at any stage.
• The University Authority reserves the right to fill up or not to fill up the posts, to modify/alter/cancel the advertisement, or change the number of posts. The University Authority also reserves the right to extend the services of a candidate for the next academic year after assessing performance during the previous academic year, vide Government Resolution dated 09.02.2018.

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