Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has announced Faculty Recruitment 2026 for the post of Assistant Professor (Contractual) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The university invites online applications for 11 posts across Political Science, History, Economics, and Library and Information Science. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online on or before 06 August, 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for teaching jobs in a distance education setup at a reputed central university.
Official Notification Reference file: Local Advertisement No. 02/2026-27/CDOE dated 30/07/2026
Date Posted: 01 August, 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Employment Type: Temporary, Contractual (till the end of Academic Session 2026-27)
Job Title/Designation: Assistant Professor (Contractual)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Political Science- 03 posts
- History- 03 posts
- Economics- 03 posts
- Library and Information Science- 02 posts
Essential Qualifications: A master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned subject is required. Candidates must have cleared NET conducted by UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations 2009 or 2016. Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU rankings are also eligible. Subject-specific allied subjects are accepted for each department as detailed in the official notification.
Age Limit: A relaxation of 5% is provided at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Differently-Abled categories.
Salary Details: Rs. 40,000/- per month (fixed)
Job Location:, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode: Online
Important Dates:
- Last date to submit online application- 06 August, 2026
- Last date to submit printed application with documents- 13 August, 2026 till 04:00 PM
- Interview for Political Science- 27 August, 2026 at 10:30 AM
- Interview for Library and Information Science- 27 August, 2026 at 12:30 PM
- Interview for History- 27 August, 2026 at 02:30 PM
- Interview for Economics- 27 August, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Application Fees: Rs. 500/- (to be paid online)
Organization Website: www.cdoeamu.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should fill the online application form on the university’s careers portal on or before 06 August, 2026. After making the online payment of Rs. 500/-, candidates must submit the printed application form along with self-attested copies of required documents at the CDOE office on or before 13 August, 2026, till 04:00 PM.
To Submit Online Application: https://careers.amuonline.ac.in
Organization address:
Centre for Distance and Online Education
Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Official Notification for Reference: Aligarh Muslim University- Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Aligarh Muslim University jobs:
- Applications received late or without necessary supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
- Self-attested copies of High School Certificate, Graduation and Post-Graduation mark-sheets and degrees, NET/JRF/SLET/SET/CSIR certificate, and M.Phil/Ph.D. degree (wherever applicable) must be enclosed.
- Experience certificates should be attached wherever applicable.
- Madrasa background applicants can submit certificates equivalent to High School or Graduation if recognized by the university.
- The list of eligible candidates for interview will be displayed on the CDOE notice board.
- No separate interview letter will be issued and no TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for interview.
- Interviews will be held at the office of the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, AMU, Aligarh, and candidates must report 30 minutes before their scheduled time.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should not miss this opportunity to join a well-known central university. With a good salary and a clear application process, this recruitment drive offers a solid start for aspiring academicians. Apply early and keep all documents ready before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for AMU Aligarh Faculty Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 06 August, 2026.
2. How many Assistant Professor posts are available at AMU Aligarh? A total of 11 posts are available across Political Science, History, Economics, and Library and Information Science.
3. What is the salary for Assistant Professor (Contractual) at AMU? The fixed salary is Rs. 40,000/- per month.
4. What is the application fee for AMU Faculty Recruitment 2026? The application fee is Rs. 500/-, to be paid online.
5. Where will the interviews for AMU Assistant Professor posts be held? Interviews will be held at the office of the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, AMU, Aligarh.
6. What is the essential qualification for AMU Assistant Professor recruitment? A master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms is required.
7. How can candidates apply for AMU CDOE Faculty Recruitment 2026? Candidates can apply online through the university’s careers portal at careers.amuonline.ac.in.
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