NEHU Recruitment 2026: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, has issued two official recruitment advertisements for 28 Guest Faculty & Project Research Scientist-I Vacancies in the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) and an ICMR-funded joint research project in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Candidates seeking academic teaching and scientific research appointments at a premier Central University can check post-wise vacancies, qualification criteria, honorarium/salary, application deadlines, and direct online application links below.
NEHU Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Get a complete summary of the latest Guest Faculty and Project Research Scientist recruitment at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.
Organization NEHU
Recruitment Name Guest Faculty & Scientist-I
Advt. No. F.No.02
Total Vacancies 28 Posts
Mode of Application Online/Email
Job Location Shillong
Official Website nehu.ac.in
Important Dates
Take note of the crucial application deadlines and interview schedules for both recruitment notifications.
Notification Date 01.09.2026
Last Date to Apply (Guest Faculty) 07.09.2026
Last Date to Apply (Scientist) 11.09.2026
Interview Schedule To be notified
NEHU Post-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
The complete distribution of 27 Guest Faculty positions under ITEP (Academic Session 2026-27) and 01 Project Scientist post under ICMR is tabulated below.
Code Subject/Department Stream Posts
01 Physics B.Sc. B.Ed. 02
02 Chemistry B.Sc. B.Ed. 02
03 Zoology B.Sc. B.Ed. 02
04 Botany B.Sc. B.Ed. 02
05 Mathematics B.Sc. B.Ed. 02
06 English B.A. B.Ed. 02
07 Khasi B.A. B.Ed. 02
08 Economics B.A. B.Ed. 02
09 Political Science B.A. B.Ed. 02
10 Geography B.A. B.Ed. 02
11 History B.A. B.Ed. 02
12 Pedagogy of Physical Sciences Pedagogy 01
13 Pedagogy of Khasi Pedagogy 01
14 Art Education Visual/Performing Arts 01
15 Educational Studies Education (M.Ed.) 02
16 Project Research Scientist-I [Non-Medical (NM)] ICMR Project (BME Dept) 01
Total Vacancies 28
  • Guest Faculty Tenure: Purely temporary for the current academic semester or until regular faculty joins.
  • Project Scientist Tenure: Co-terminus with the 3-year ICMR project duration (2026–2029).
Salary & Honorarium
Selected candidates are offered honorarium and consolidated monthly emoluments as per UGC/NCTE and ICMR guidelines.
Designation Pay
Guest Faculty (ITEP) ₹50,000/- 
Project Research Scientist-I [Non-Medical] ₹56,000/- + 20% HRA
Eligibility Criteria
Review the required educational qualifications, subject specializations, and research credentials before submitting your application.
Post/Subject Essential Qualification
Guest Faculty (B.Sc. B.Ed. & B.A. B.Ed. Subjects) Post Graduate (PG) degree in the concerned/relevant subject with at least 55% marks + B.Ed./M.Ed. with 55% marks + NET/SLET/Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject.
Guest Faculty (Pedagogy of Physical Sciences/ Khasi) PG in relevant discipline (Physics/Chemistry/Physical Science or Khasi) with minimum 55% marks + B.Ed./M.Ed. with minimum 55% marks + NET/SLET/SET/Ph.D. in Education or relevant subject.
Guest Faculty (Art Education) PG in Performing or Visual Arts with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
Guest Faculty (Educational Studies) PG in Education (M.Ed.) with 55% marks + NET/SLET/Ph.D. in Education or relevant subject. Desirable: PG in Psychology, Philosophy, or Sociology.
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) First-class Master's degree (M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech) in Mechanical, Nanotechnology, or Biomedical Engineering with CAD/CAM & rapid prototyping skills; OR 4-year B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch with 75% marks and required experience. Maximum age: 35 years.
Selection Process
Candidate selection will be based on academic screening, document scrutiny, and personal interview performance.
Recruitment Selection Methodology
Guest Faculty (ITEP) Scrutiny and shortlisting of online applications as per UGC Regulations 2018 followed by Personal Interview in blended mode (online/offline).
Project Research Scientist-I Evaluation of CV, publications, and experience certificates followed by Personal Interview. Selected candidate must join within one week.
TA/DA Provision No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for attending interviews.
Application Fee
There is No Application Fee mentioned for applying to these Guest Faculty and Project Scientist positions.
How to Apply for NEHU Recruitment 2026
Carefully follow the separate application procedures for Guest Faculty and Project Scientist posts.
  1. For Faculty (ITEP): Visit the official recruitment portal at nehut.samarth.edu.in. Register and fill in all educational, B.Ed./M.Ed., and NET/SLET/Ph.D. credentials accurately. Upload all relevant certificates and submit the online form on or before 07.09.2026.
  2. For Scientist-I: Send an updated CV along with your best 3 publications and experience certificates via email to the Project Investigator at dbhatia@nehu.ac.in on or before 11.09.2026.
  3. Hard copies of application documents for the Project Scientist post should also be submitted to the Department of Biomedical Engineering, NEHU, Shillong - 793022, Meghalaya.
Important Links
Official direct links to apply online, submit documents, and download notification PDFs.
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Apply Online (Guest Faculty) Samarth Application Portal
Email Submission (Project Scientist) dbhatia@nehu.ac.in
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NEHU Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NEHU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit online applications on the Samarth portal is 07 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Research Scientist post?
Candidates must email their CV and supporting documents to dbhatia@nehu.ac.in by 11 September 2026.
What is the honorarium for Guest Faculty at NEHU?
Guest Faculty will receive ₹1,500/- per lecture up to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month.
What is the salary for Project Research Scientist-I?
The selected scientist will receive a consolidated emolument of ₹56,000/- per month + 20% HRA.
How many total vacancies are announced by NEHU?
A total of 28 vacancies are available, consisting of 27 Guest Faculty posts and 1 Project Research Scientist-I post.
Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee required for either advertisement.
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