Savitribai Phule University (SPPU), a premier educational institution in Pune, has announced a massive recruitment drive for faculty positions across a wide range of departments. This is a significant opportunity for academic professionals and researchers to join one of India’s most renowned universities. The university has released a corrigendum to its previous advertisements, updating the application timeline and other important details. A total of 111 vacancies are available for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The application process is entirely online, and both fresh applicants and those who have applied previously need to take note of the new deadlines and procedures.
Crucial Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: November 8, 2025
- Online Application End Date: December 7, 2025
- Last Date for Submitting Hard Copy: December 12, 2025 (up to 6:00 PM)
It is imperative to complete both steps—filling the online form and sending the physical copy with all documents—before the respective deadlines.
Total Vacancy Breakdown: 111 Posts
The total number of vacancies across all three faculty levels is 111. Here is the category-wise distribution:
1. Professor (Block A): 32 Posts
- Departments: Anthropology, Biotechnology, Chemistry (2), Communication & Journalism, Media & Communication Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Foreign Languages (French), Geography, Geology, Health Science, Hindi, History, Interdisciplinary School (Humanities & Social Sciences), Interdisciplinary School (Science), Instrumentation Science, Law, Marathi, Mathematics, Microbiology, Pali and Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, Physics (2), Psychology, Sanskrit & Prakrit Languages, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.
2. Associate Professor (Block B): 32 Posts
- Departments: Lifelong Learning & Extension, Atmospheric Space Science, Biotechnology (2), Botany, Chemistry (3), Defence & Strategic Studies, Economics, English (2), Foreign Languages (German & French – 1 Each), Geography, History, Mathematics (2), Microbiology, Pali and Buddhist Studies, Physics (4), Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics (2), Women and Gender Studies, Zoology (2).
3. Assistant Professor (Block C): 47 Posts
- Departments: Anthropology, Atmospheric Space Science, Botany (2), Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit (CASS), Centre For Performing Arts, Chemistry (7), Communication & Journalism, Defence & Strategic Studies, Foreign Languages (German, French, Russian, Spanish – 1 Each), History, Law, Library & Information Science (2), Marathi (2), Mathematics, Pali and Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, Physics (7), Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit & Prakrit Languages, Sociology, Statistics (4), Zoology (4).
Important Instructions for Different Applicant Categories
The university has provided specific instructions for different groups of applicants:
- For Existing Applicants (Those who applied in 2023 and 2024): If you have already applied as per the earlier advertisements, you are required to log in to the university portal and fill in additional information. This is mandatory as per a recent government resolution. You do not need to pay the application fee again.
- For Existing Applicants Wishing to Apply for More Posts: If you want to apply for one or more additional positions besides the one you originally applied for, you are allowed to do so. However, you will have to pay the application fee for each additional post.
- For Fresh Applicants: New candidates can apply through the regular online process by paying the prescribed application fee.
Application Fee
- Open Category Candidates: ₹ 1000/-
- Reserved Category Candidates: ₹ 500/-
The fee must be paid online through the university’s recruitment portal.
Salary Scale (As per 7th Pay Commission)
The selected candidates will be appointed on a lucrative pay scale as defined by the UGC and the Government of Maharashtra:
- Professor: Academic Level-14, with an Entry Pay of ₹ 1,44,200/- per month.
- Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A, with an Entry Pay of ₹ 1,31,400/- per month.
- Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10, with an Entry Pay of ₹ 57,700/- per month.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for each post are as per UGC Regulations and Government of Maharashtra norms. The following is a summary:
A. Professor
- Option A:
- A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
- A high-quality research profile with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- A minimum total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
- At least ten years of teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, with evidence of having successfully guided Ph.D. candidates.
- Option B:
- An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in a relevant field from industry or an academic institution, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge, supported by evidence, and has ten years of experience.
B. Associate Professor
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline.
- A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
- A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- A minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75).
C. Assistant Professor
- Option A:
- A Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a concerned subject.
- The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/CSIR, or the State Eligibility Test (SET).
- Exemption from NET/SET: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree awarded as per the UGC Regulations of 2009 or 2016 are exempted from NET/SET. For those who registered for their Ph.D. before July 11, 2009, specific conditions apply, including the publication of two research papers from their Ph.D. work.
- Option B:
- A Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the world (by QS, THE, or ARWU) at any time.
Important Notes on Eligibility:
- A relaxation of 5% in marks (from 55% to 50%) is provided at the Master’s level for candidates from SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
- The time taken to acquire an M.Phil./Ph.D. degree will not be counted as teaching/research experience.
- Qualifications and experience will be counted as of the last date for online application: December 7, 2025.
How to Apply
- Online Application: Candidates must apply online through the official university recruitment website within the specified dates (November 8, 2025, to December 7, 2025).
- Hard Copy Submission: After filling the online form, take a printout. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents in the prescribed order (as listed in the advertisement under Annexures A to F).
- Submission: The completed application package must be sent via post or submitted in person to the Deputy Registrar, Administration-Teaching, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune – 411007, on or before December 12, 2025, up to 6:00 PM.
- Separate Application: A separate application and fee are required for each post you apply for.
- Proper Channel: Candidates already employed in government or other institutions must send their application through the proper channel.
Reservation Policy
The recruitment follows the reservation policy of the Government of Maharashtra. The vacancies are reserved for categories including SC, ST, DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SBC, OBC, SEBC, EWS, Women, Sports Persons, Orphans, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Candidates must submit valid and relevant caste, non-creamy layer, disability, and EWS certificates as applicable.
Key Reservation Points:
- Only candidates recognized as belonging to reserved categories in the State of Maharashtra are eligible for reserved posts. Candidates from outside Maharashtra must apply under the Open category.
- Interchangeability provisions exist for certain categories if suitable candidates are not available.
- A declaration of a small family in the prescribed format is mandatory for all candidates.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on their Academic, Teaching, and Research Credentials (ATR) score, as per the recent Government Resolution. The university’s decision will be final. Candidates called for an interview will have to make their own travel arrangements.
General Important Notes
- The university reserves the right not to fill some or all of the advertised posts.
- Applications that are incomplete, without supporting documents, or received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates should regularly check the official SPPU website for updates and circulars, as all communications will be posted there.
- This recruitment process is subject to the outcome of ongoing related lawsuits in the Bombay High Court.
