The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Ranchi, Jharkhand, established by an Act of Parliament in 2009, has announced this Guest Faculty Recruitment for its Department of English Studies. One post is available in the Unreserved (UR) category, on a purely temporary basis. The Guest Faculty will be paid Rs. 1,500 per lecture, up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. Candidates need a Master’s degree with 55% marks in English or a related subject, along with NET or a Ph.D. Interested candidates must email their application by 5:00 PM on 17 November 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 20 November 2026.
Date Posted: 13th November 2026
Institution Name: Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Ranchi
Advertisement/Notification No.: Advt. No. CUJ/Advt./2026-27/06, Dated 10 November 2026
Institution Profile: The President of India gave assent to The Central Universities Act, 2009 that envisages establishing and incorporating universities for teaching and research in the various states. The Central University of Jharkhand came into being under this Act on 1st of March, 2009. The visitor of the Central University of Jharkhand, Her Excellency, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil, appointed Dr. Darlando T. Khathing, an internationally renowned scientist and a distinguished academic administrator, as its first Vice Chancellor. CUJ’s focus will be on research in cutting-edge technologies.(Source: https://www.cuj.ac.in/)
Employment Type: Purely temporary. The engagement is initially for one semester or as per the requirement of the University, and may be extended based on the University’s requirement and satisfactory performance. It is a temporary arrangement, and payment is made on an hourly basis as per University norms.
Post Name/Designation:
- Guest Faculty – Department of English Studies (01 post, UR category)
Total Vacancies: 1 (UR). The number of vacancies is tentative, the University may increase or decrease it, and the number of Guest Faculty engaged is decided based on actual requirement.
Required Educational Qualifications for Guest Faculty (English Studies):
- Option A – Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
- In addition, NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET/SET; candidates awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET
- Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET if the Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open viva voce was held, two research papers (at least one in a refereed journal) were published from the Ph.D. work, and two papers were presented in conferences or seminars supported by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or a similar agency
- NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master’s programmes in disciplines for which it is not conducted
- Option B – A Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, THE or ARWU (Shanghai)
- Specialization: NET or Ph.D. in English
- Master’s degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, Film Studies, English Language & Literature, Communicative English or Translation Studies
- A 5% relaxation in marks is given at graduate and Master’s level to SC/ST/Differently-abled/OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates, and a 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) to Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master’s degree before 19 September 1991
Candidate Profile:
- Candidates fulfilling the minimum essential qualification laid down in the advertisement
- Candidates claiming OBC status must have the caste name in their certificate exactly as in the Central Government list
- The guest faculty will not receive allowances, pension, gratuity or leave as given to regular teachers, nor residential accommodation, official transport or leave encashment
Pay Scale/Pay Level: Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. No other allowance or benefit is admissible.
Application Fee: As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting of applications received by email, with the list of shortlisted candidates published on the University website under the Careers section
- Interview before the Selection Committee, only for shortlisted candidates, on 20 November 2026 from 10:30 AM, with reporting from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- The interview may continue the next day, and the interview date may change, as notified on the University website
Job Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand (Village Cheri-Manatu, Kanke)
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply by Email | 17 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | 20 November 2026, from 10:30 AM (reporting 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM) |
Apply Mode: Email
How to Apply for this Position? Interested candidates need to fill in the prescribed application form from the Career Section of the University website. They should email it, with certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates, to the University’s recruitment email address by the last date and time.
Application Procedure:
- Visit the University website www.cuj.ac.in and download the prescribed application form from the Career Section
- Fill in the form completely, and clearly state the category if applying under a reserved category
- Attach certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates and other supporting documents
- Ph.D. holders must attach the Annexure-I or Annexure-II certificate from their University
- Email the duly filled application with documents to [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM, 17 November 2026
- Check the University website for the shortlist, and appear for the interview on 20 November 2026 if shortlisted
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Duly filled prescribed application form
- Certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates
- Annexure-I certificate from the concerned University, for Ph.D. holders registered on or after 11 July 2009, confirming the degree complies with UGC Regulations 2009
- Annexure-II certificate, for candidates registered for the Ph.D. before 11 July 2009
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates in the prescribed format (Annexure-III)
- OBC certificate valid for the current financial year, in the Government of India format (Annexure-IV), stating that the candidate is not in the creamy layer; without it, the candidate is not allowed to attend the interview
- Medical certificate from the competent authority, for PH category candidates
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | CUJ Ranchi Guest Faculty Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.cuj.ac.in |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via email only |
| Email Address to Apply | [email protected] |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
The Registrar (I/c),
Central University of Jharkhand,
Village Cheri-Manatu, Kanke,
Ranchi – 835222,
Jharkhand, India.
Benefits of Joining CUJ as Guest Faculty:
- Opportunity to teach in the Department of English Studies at a central university
- Payment of Rs. 1,500 per lecture, up to Rs. 50,000 per month
- Possible extension of the engagement, based on the University’s requirement and satisfactory performance
- Teaching experience in English literature, linguistics, film studies and translation studies
- Useful academic experience for future teaching opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions for Guest Faculty Recruitment
- What is the last date to apply?
17 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM, by email. - When is the interview?
20 November 2026, from 10:30 AM, with reporting from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, for shortlisted candidates only. It may continue the next day or be rescheduled. - How many vacancies are available?
There is 1 vacancy in the UR category in the Department of English Studies. - How can candidates apply?
By emailing the prescribed application form with documents to [email protected]. - What is the required qualification?
A Master’s degree with 55% marks in English or a related subject, along with NET or a Ph.D. in English. - How much will the Guest Faculty be paid?
Rs. 1,500 per lecture, up to Rs. 50,000 per month. - How long is the engagement?
Initially one semester or as per the University’s requirement, and it may be extended based on performance and requirement. - Is there any age limit or age relaxation?
No age limit is mentioned. A 5% relaxation in marks applies to SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL candidates. - Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
No application fee is mentioned, and no refund policy is specified. - Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?
No. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
This is a good opportunity for English postgraduates with NET or a Ph.D. to teach at the Central University of Jharkhand. Eligible candidates should email their application with documents before 5:00 PM on 17 November 2026, and keep their original certificates ready for the interview.
