VBSPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 70 Contract Teaching Posts

VBSPU Jaunpur has opened recruitment for Assistant Professors in several subjects including Applied Psychology, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Journalism, Social Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and other allied fields. The positions will be filled under self-financed programmes of the university, and applications are invited from Indian citizens meeting the prescribed academic qualifications.

Eligible candidates must apply online, upload required documents, and later send the hard-copy application through Registered/Speed Post to the university office.

Important Dates

1. Release of Notification: 18 November 2025
2. Online Application Start Date: 19 November 2025
3. Last Date for Online Application Submission: 09 December 2025
4. Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (Speed/Registered Post): 19 December 2025

Vacancy Details – 70 Posts (Department-Wise)

VBSPU is filling 70 Assistant Professor (Contract) posts across multiple subjects. Below is the department-wise breakup:

1. Applied Psychology – 1
2. Food Science & Technology – 4
3. Mass Communication & Journalism – 1
4. Biotechnology – 6
5. Biochemistry – 2
6. Zoology – 4
7. Pharmacy
   • Pharmacognosy – 1
   • Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 3
   • Pharmacy Practice – 1
8. Physics (Engineering Division) – 2
9. Humanities & Social Science – 1
10. Mechanical Engineering – 1
11. Chemistry (Engineering Division) – 1
12. Botany – 4
13. Electrical Engineering – 2
14. Law Department
    • Economics – 1
    • Law – 4
15. BBA – 6
16. MBA (E-Commerce) – 3
17. MBA (Agri-Business) – 3
18. B.Com (Hons.) – Business Economics – 9
19. BCA – 8
20. Sociology – 1
21. Microbiology – 1

Total Vacancies: 70
(UR: 25 | OBC: 18 | SC: 16 | ST: 2 | EWS: 9)

Eligibility Criteria (Point-to-Point)

Eligibility shall strictly follow UGC Regulations 2018, State Government Orders, and University Rules.

Academic Requirements

1. The candidate must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks.
2. NET/SLET/SET qualification mandatory unless exempted.
3. Ph.D. holders (under UGC 2009 or 2016 Regulations) are exempted from NET.
4. For engineering branches, qualifications must comply with AICTE norms.
5. Degrees from foreign institutions must have AIU equivalence.

Relaxations

• 5% relaxation (55% → 50%) for Ph.D. recipients awarded before 19 September 1991.
• NET/SLET/SET is not required for subjects where these tests are not conducted.

Eligibility Notes

• All qualifications must be held on or before the last application date.
• Candidates must upload documents as proof of qualifications and experience.
• Reservation benefits applicable only for Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹1500
• SC / ST: ₹1250

Applications without fee payment will be rejected.

Age Limit

1. As per the official notification, the age of the candidate will be calculated on the last date of application submission.
2. Minimum Age: Not specifically mentioned unless prescribed by the project guidelines.
3. Maximum Age Limit:
   • Candidates must not exceed the upper age limit set by the Institute for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position.
   • Generally, the upper age limit for JRF posts lies between 28 to 35 years, depending on the project rules.
   • Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per the rules of the Government of India.
     • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
     • SC/ST: 5 years
     • PwD Applicants: 10 years
     • Other relaxations as per funding agency guidelines.
4. Proof of age such as Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate must be produced during document verification.

Pay Scale

The salary for Assistant Professor (Contract) will be provided as per VBSPU University Rules for Self-Financed Programmes.
Although the fixed pay is not explicitly mentioned in the notification, it will align with university norms applicable to contractual teaching positions.

1. Fixed Monthly Salary

• Contractual Assistant Professors in SFS departments are usually paid a fixed consolidated salary, which may range approximately between:
  ₹35,000 to ₹45,000 per month
  (as per university norms and availability of funds).

2. No Annual Pay Matrix or Grade Pay

Since these posts are not permanent, candidates will not receive:

• UGC 7th Pay Matrix
• Basic Pay + AGP
• DA, HRA, or other allowances

The remuneration is a consolidated amount for the entire contract period.

3. Contract-Based Increment (If Applicable)

Some universities offer small increments depending on:

• Annual renewal of contract
• Performance review
• Teaching workload

VBSPU may apply similar norms depending on approval from the Self-Financed Programme Committee.

4. Contract Duration

• The pay is applicable only for the contract period.
• Renewal depends on academic performance, departmental needs, and university rules.

5. Workload and Benefits

• Teaching hours, evaluation duties, and academic workload will follow university norms.
• Contractual faculty typically do not receive pension, gratuity, or leave encashment benefits.
• Some universities offer limited casual leave; final conditions will be informed at appointment.

Selection Process

The selection procedure includes multiple stages:

Written Examination

All applicants must appear for the written test conducted by the university.

Teaching Skill Test

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a PowerPoint-based teaching demonstration to assess subject knowledge and teaching competency.

Research Score (API) Evaluation

• University will publish API scores on its website.
• Candidates may raise objections within 7 days of publication.

Interview

Only candidates who meet academic scores and performance criteria will be called for the final interview.

Note: Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee interview call.

Important Instructions for Applicants

1. Ensure eligibility before applying—incorrect applications will be rejected.
2. Upload all supporting documents online; missing documents lead to rejection.
3. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
4. Candidates working in Govt./Autonomous bodies must produce NOC at the interview.
5. Candidates must carry all original documents during the interview.
6. The university may increase/decrease the number of posts or cancel recruitment without notice.
7. Only the date of birth mentioned in 10th/SSC certificate will be considered valid.
8. No email/phone queries regarding shortlisting, interview, or results will be entertained.
9. Reservation is applicable only for UP category candidates; others will be treated as UR.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit the official website vbspu.ac.in and open the recruitment link. Sign up using your active mobile number and a valid email ID.

Step 2: Fill the Online Form

Enter personal, academic, and professional details accurately. Select the department you wish to apply for.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of:

• Educational qualifications
• NET/SLET/SET certificate (if applicable)
• Ph.D. certificate
• Caste & domicile certificates
• Experience letters
• Photograph and signature
• Other required documents

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Complete the fee payment online and save the receipt for future use.

Step 5: Print the Application

After completing the online process, download and print the submitted application form. Sign it properly.

Step 6: Send the Hard Copy

Send the signed application form along with self-attested copies of all documents to:

The Registrar,
Administrative Building,
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University,
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Send only via Speed Post/Registered Post and ensure it reaches before 19 December 2025.