Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi has released the JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification for 46 teaching posts, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal and Head of Section.
Eligible Indian nationals and OCI cardholders can apply online through the CU-Chayan recruitment portal from 16 September 2026 to 6 October 2026. A hard copy of the submitted application along with supporting documents must reach JMI by 16 October 2026.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Teaching, research or industry experience is mandatory for several senior-level posts. Post-wise experience requirements range from 8 to 20 years for various Professor, Associate Professor, Principal and Head of Section positions.
JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal, Head of Section |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Age Limit | As per JMI rules / post-wise notification |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree, B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., Ph.D. or relevant qualification |
| Application Fee | UR/OBC: ₹1,500; SC/ST: ₹750; PwD: No Fee |
| Application Mode | Online + Mandatory Hard Copy |
| Salary | ₹57,700 – ₹2,18,200+ |
| Experience | Post-wise experience required; senior posts require substantial experience |
| Eligibility | Indian Nationals and eligible OCI cardholders meeting post-wise criteria |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
JMI Teaching Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
| Professor | 10 |
| Associate Professor | 12 |
| Assistant Professor | 22 |
| Principal | 1 |
| Head of Section | 1 |
| Total | 46 |
The vacancies cover Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and University Polytechnic departments.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy | 16 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Professor
Candidates generally require a Ph.D., first-class qualification at Bachelor’s or Master’s level and relevant teaching, research or industry experience. Engineering Professor posts require 10 years of experience, including prescribed Associate Professor-level experience.
Associate Professor
A relevant Ph.D., first-class qualification and required research publications are generally required. Candidates need around 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience, including prescribed post-Ph.D. experience.
Assistant Professor
Engineering posts require relevant B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S./Integrated M.Tech. with first class or equivalent in at least one degree. Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics posts generally require a Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or applicable exemption.
Principal & Head of Section
These senior Polytechnic posts require relevant qualifications along with substantial teaching, research or industry experience. Principal candidates may require 16–20 years, while Head of Section candidates may require 12–15 years, depending on the applicable qualification route.
All qualifications and experience are considered as on 6 October 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Screening/Shortlisting
- Interview
- Document Verification
The academic score is used for shortlisting candidates. Final selection is based on interview performance, as specified in the notification.
How to Apply for JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Visit the CU-Chayan recruitment portal.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Select the required JMI teaching post.
- Enter educational, research and experience details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the online application before 6 October 2026.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested supporting documents.
- Send the complete hard copy to JMI before 16 October 2026.
A separate application and applicable fee is required for each post.
Official Apply Link
Candidates can submit their JMI Teaching Recruitment application through the CU-Chayan recruitment portal. Make sure all qualification, research and experience details are entered correctly before final submission.
Official Apply Link – CU-Chayan Portal
Details PDF Link
For complete information regarding post-wise vacancies, qualifications, experience, reservation, documents, selection process and application instructions, candidates should read the official JMI recruitment notification before applying.
Details PDF – JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | CU-Chayan JMI Recruitment Portal |
| Details PDF | Official JMI Teaching Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | Jamia Millia Islamia Official Website |
FAQs – JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in JMI Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 46 teaching vacancies are available.
Q2. What are the posts available?
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Principal and Head of Section.
Q3. When does the online application start?
The online application starts on 16 September 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date is 6 October 2026.
Q5. Is experience required for JMI teaching posts?
Yes. Experience is important, particularly for Professor, Associate Professor, Principal and Head of Section posts. The requirement varies by post.
Q6. Is hard-copy submission mandatory?
Yes. The submitted online application and supporting documents must reach JMI by 16 October 2026.
Q7. What is the JMI Teaching Recruitment application fee?
UR/OBC candidates need to pay ₹1,500, SC/ST candidates ₹750, while PwD candidates are exempt.