Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has released a notification for Assistant Professor (Chinese) recruitment reserved under the VH-PwD category for the academic session 2026-27. This temporary contractual post falls under the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of International Studies. Interested and eligible candidates belonging to the PwD category can apply online before 09-08-2026. This article covers complete details of the AMU Assistant Professor Chinese recruitment including eligibility, application process, and important dates.
Official Notification Reference file: Local Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 03-08-2026, LD No. 430/FIS
Date Posted: 7th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Aligarh Muslim University
Organization Profile: Aligarh Muslim University Accredited by NAAC in ‘A+’ grade having 13 Faculties viz. Agricultural Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Law etc., each comprising of several Departments of Studies. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) draws students from all corners of the country as well as foreign countries, especially Africa, West Asia and Southeast Asia.
Employment Type: Temporary Contractual (purely temporary till the end of Academic Session 2026-27 or till the General Selection Committee is held, whichever is earlier)
Job Title/Designation:
- Assistant Professor (Contractual) – Chinese
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of International Studies
Essential Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Chinese from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University. Along with this, candidates must have cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or an accredited test like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D degree as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations 2009 or 2016, which exempts them from NET/SLET/SET. Alternatively, candidates with a Ph.D from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU World University Rankings are also eligible under Eligibility Criteria B.
Experience: As per Norms
Salary Details: As per Norms
Job Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode: Online
Important Dates: Last date for filling the online application form is 09-08-2026 till midnight. The printed application along with self-attested documents must be submitted to the Office of the Chairman, Department of Foreign Languages on or before 16-08-2026 till 16:00 hrs. The interview for the post will be conducted on 22-08-2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards.
Application Fees: The non-refundable processing fee is Rs. 500/-, payable online. However, PwD candidates are exempted from the processing fee if they upload an authentic Disability Certificate on the prescribed proforma along with the application form.
Organization Website: https://www.amu.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates must fill the application form only in online mode through the official careers portal before the last date of 22-08-2026. After successful online submission, candidates need to take a printout of the application form, sign it, paste a recent photograph, attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents, and submit/post the complete application to the Office of the Chairman, Department of Foreign Languages, mentioning their mobile phone number, on or before 22-08-2026 till 16:00 hrs. Applications received late or incomplete will not be entertained.
To Submit Online Application: https://careers.amuonline.ac.in
Organization address:
Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India- 202002
Official Notification for Reference: Aligarh Muslim University – Assistant Professor Chinese Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Aligarh Muslim University jobs:
- Only online applications are accepted through the official careers portal of the university
- Separate application forms must be filled for each post under a different serial number
- Self-attested copies of High School Certificate, Graduation and Post-Graduation mark-sheets and degrees, NET/JRF/SLET/SET/CSIR certificate, M.Phil/Ph.D degree, and experience certificate must be enclosed
- Applications without necessary supporting documents will be summarily rejected
- Incomplete application forms or applications on plain paper will not be entertained
- Candidates called for interview will not be paid TA/DA
- No separate intimation letter will be sent; candidates must check the webpage of the Chairman, Department of Foreign Languages for the interview list
- PwD candidates must upload an authentic Disability Certificate on the prescribed proforma (Appendix-I) issued by a Competent Authority
- The university reserves the right to alter, cancel, or amend the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason
Candidates seeking a career in academics, especially in foreign language teaching, can consider this opportunity at Aligarh Muslim University. Those meeting the eligibility criteria under the PwD category are encouraged to apply online before the deadline and complete the offline submission process on time to avoid rejection of their application.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for the AMU Assistant Professor Chinese recruitment 2026? The online application must be submitted by 09-08-2026 till midnight, and the printed application must reach the office by 16-08-2026.
2. Who can apply for the Assistant Professor Chinese post at Aligarh Muslim University? Candidates with a Master’s degree in Chinese with at least 55% marks, along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D as per UGC norms, and who belong to the VH-PwD category can apply.
3. Is this Assistant Professor post at AMU permanent or temporary? This is a purely temporary contractual position valid till the end of the academic session 2026-27 or till the General Selection Committee is held, whichever is earlier.
4. What is the application fee for the AMU Faculty of International Studies recruitment? The application fee is Rs. 500/-, but PwD candidates are exempted from this fee upon uploading a valid disability certificate.
5. When and where will the interview be conducted for this AMU recruitment? The interview will be held on 22-08-2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards at the Chamber of the Dean, Faculty of International Studies, B-5, Shibli Road, Aligarh.
6. How can candidates apply for the Aligarh Muslim University Assistant Professor post? Candidates must apply online at the AMU careers portal and then send the printed application with attested documents by post to the specified office.
7. Will candidates get TA/DA for attending the AMU interview? No, candidates called for the interview will not be paid any TA/DA as per the notification.
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