Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Recruitment 2026 for 7 Posts

Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications, Experience & Age Limits

Qualifications and experience requirements are structured strictly as per UGC Regulations and university rules for each specific discipline:

• Associate Professor (Vedic Studies): Good academic record with a Ph.D. in Veda. Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Veda, or a Master's degree containing at least 4 papers in Veda. Minimum 8 years of teaching or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor. Candidates must possess at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC CARE listed journals, a total research score of 75, and working knowledge of Sanskrit.
• Assistant Professor (Vedic Studies / Vyakaran / Vedic Mathematics & Khagol Vigyan): Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant/concerned/allied subject (Veda, Vyakaran, or Jyotish Ganit/Siddhant Jyotish). Clearance of UGC NET/SLET/SET or possession of a Ph.D. degree granted in compliance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 is mandatory.
• Assistant Librarian: Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks and a consistently good academic record. Must have cleared UGC NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. degree fulfilling UGC exemption norms.
• Computer Programmer: B.E. / B.Tech degree in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics with at least 55% marks plus 5 years of programming experience; OR M.E. / M.Tech in CSE/Electronics, M.Sc. in Computer Science, or MCA with 55% marks plus 3 years of programming experience.

Age Limit & Relaxation Guidelines

The Computer Programmer post carries a prescribed upper age limit of 45 years as on the application closing date (12 November 2026). For faculty and other Group A posts, age criteria align with university recruitment norms. Upper age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates in accordance with Government of India directives.

Pay Scale & Remuneration Structure

Appointed candidates will be placed under standard Central Pay Commission pay bands and grade levels:

• Associate Professor: Pay Band-4 (PB-4) Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) Rs. 9,000.
• Assistant Professor: Pay Band-3 (PB-3) Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) Rs. 6,000 (Level 10).
• Assistant Librarian: Pay Band-3 (PB-3) Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Level 10).
• Computer Programmer: Pay Band-3 (PB-3) Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Level 10).

Selection Methodology & Shortlisting Criteria

The selection procedure follows structured academic evaluation and personal interaction protocols:

• Stage 1: Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Screening of online applications based on academic scores, published research, teaching/programming experience, and UGC screening criteria. BHU reserves the right to apply stricter shortlisting criteria or conduct a written screening test if required.
• Stage 2: Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview before the Selection Committee. Final selection for faculty positions depends on performance in the interview and academic record.
• Stage 3: Document Verification: Physical verification of original certificates, degree transcripts, NOCs, and publication evidence before formal appointment.

Step-by-Step Application Walkthrough (Online Form & Hard Copy Submission)

Applying for BHU recruitment 09/2025-26 requires a two-step process: online form submission followed by physical delivery of the signed hard copy with self-attested enclosures.

Step 1: Online Application Submission

• Navigate to the official BHU Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal at bhu.ac.in/rac or access the Samarth recruitment portal (bhunt.samarth.edu.in or curec.samarth.ac.in).
• Register using a valid email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.
• Fill out all educational qualifications, research score details, publications, and experience details carefully.
• Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, marksheets, experience certificates, and category documents within specified size limits.
• Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1000 for UR/OBC candidates; Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Transgender candidates) by 12 November 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Finalize and submit the online application form. Save and print the completed application summary.

Step 2: Hard Copy Postal Submission

• Take a clear printout of the submitted online application form and sign all designated pages.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting certificates, marksheets, degree certificates, experience letters, research publication covers, and category certificates.
• If currently employed in government, semi-government, or autonomous organizations, enclose an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) or apply through proper channel.
• Enclose the documents securely in an envelope superscribed with the post name and advertisement number.
• Send the physical package via Registered/Speed Post so it reaches the following address on or before 17 November 2026, 5:00 p.m.:
  Office of the Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, Holkar House, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh.

Essential Documents Checklist for Hard Copy Submission

• Signed printout of the finalized online application form.
• Self-attested copies of Class 10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and Ph.D. marksheets/degrees.
• UGC NET / SLET / SET clearance certificate or Ph.D. exemption certificate from Registrar/Dean for pre-2009 Ph.D. holders.
• Work experience certificates detailing designation, pay scale, and precise duration.
• Copies of top research publications (for teaching positions) and research score calculation sheet.
• Valid Caste / Category / PwBD certificate issued by competent authority, if applicable.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if serving in government/university service.
• Valid government photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License).