Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Announces Faculty Recruitment 2025

Job Description

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, has officially released its Recruitment notification, inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor across various departments for the 2025-2026 academic session. This is a great opportunity for aspirants looking for teaching and academic positions in a reputed institution.

About the University

Established on November 24, 1969, to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth quincentenary, GNDU is located in Amritsar, Punjab. The university’s lush campus spans 500 acres near Kot Khalsa, adjacent to the historic Khalsa College.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Departments with Vacancies

Recruitment is open in a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Hotel Management & Tourism
  • Hotel Management
  • Tourism & Travel Management
• Architecture
• Social Sciences
  • Sociology (Social Work)
  • Economics
  • History
  • Political Science
• Mass Communication
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• English
• Apparel and Textile Technology
• Fashion Designing/Fashion Technology
• Botanical & Environmental Sciences
  • Botany
  • Environmental Sciences
• Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
• Physiotherapy
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Zoology
• Electronics Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microbiology
• Law
• Civil Engineering
• Visual & Performing Arts (Music – Instrumental)
• Physical Education
• Punjabi Studies
• University Business School
• Computer Engineering & Technology
• Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Entomology/Plant Pathology/Plant Protection
  • Dietetics & Nutrition
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Agri Business Management
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Commerce/Finance
  • Sports Nutrition
• University School of Financial Studies
• Computer Science
• Education
  • Foundation of Education
  • Education-Pedagogies (English, History, Political Science, etc.)
  • Education – Liberal Disciplines for ITEP Programmes
• Guru Ram Dass School of Planning
• Commerce
• Business Management

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in the relevant discipline.
• NET/SET/SLET qualification OR Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
• Detailed exemptions for Ph.D. holders as per UGC regulations (2009/2016) apply.

Relaxations:

• 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD candidates at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Special consideration for candidates who completed their Master’s before September 19, 1991.

Job Location:

Amritsar, Punjab

Pay Scale / Emoluments:

• UGC NET qualified: ₹45,000 per month
• Non-NET qualified: ₹35,000 per month
• For disciplines where NET is not conducted: ₹45,000 per month

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the GNDU official website.

Application Process:

• Visit the university website by clicking on the Apply Now button.
• No offline/postal/email applications will be accepted
• After submission, take a printout of the application form
• Affix a passport-size photograph (same as uploaded online)
• Bring the printout with self-attested copies of the following during the walk-in interview:
  • Academic and Professional Qualification Certificates (Degrees/DMCs)
  • Experience Certificates
  • Valid Reserve Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate (for reserved categories)
  • Original documents for verification
  • Valid income certificate (for BC candidates)

Important Dates:

• Online Application Opens: 26 May 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 12 June 2025

Walk-in Interview Schedule

Venue: Office of Dean, Academic Affairs, Senate Hall Building, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Important Link:

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

Organization Address:

The Registrar
Guru Nanak Dev University
Grand Trunk Road, Off NH1
Amritsar, Punjab – 143005

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