North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), located in Shillong, Meghalaya, has announced the recruitment of Guest Faculty for the academic year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 107 temporary positions across various departments and campuses. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the designated portal.
Recruitment Overview
The NEHU Guest Faculty recruitment is aimed at engaging qualified individuals for temporary teaching positions in various disciplines. The appointments will be effective for the current semester or until regular faculty members are appointed, whichever occurs first. The recruitment is governed by the UGC Regulations, 2018, and AICTE guidelines.
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 19 August 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 31 August 2026
- Interview Date & Time: To be notified by the concerned department
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes positions across various departments in eight schools. Below is a summary of the vacancies:
| Department | Specialization | Campus | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism & Hotel Management | Tourism, Hotel Management | Shillong | 2 |
| Agri-Business Management and Food Technology | Agribusiness Management/Management; Food Engineering & Technology | Tura | 3 |
| Journalism & Mass Communication | History of Media, Media Production and Communication for Development | Shillong | 2 |
| Commerce | Accounting & Finance; Marketing/Management/HR | Shillong | 3 |
| Library and Information Science | Knowledge Organisation, Foundations of LIS | Shillong | 3 |
| Management | Business Analytics, Banking & Insurance | Tura | 2 |
| Economics | Financial Economics | Shillong | 2 |
| Adult and Continuing Education | Adult & Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning | Shillong | 2 |
| Education | Open | Tura | 1 |
| Education | Open | Shillong | 2 |
| Horticulture | Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping | Tura | 2 |
| Geography | Geomorphology & Climatology | Shillong | 3 |
| Geology | Paleontology; Economic Geology | Shillong | 2 |
| Forestry | Forestry, Tree Improvement | Tura | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | Remote Sensing GIS, Energy & Environment | Shillong | 2 |
| Anthropology | Cultural Anthropology | Shillong | 1 |
| Linguistics | Open | Shillong | 2 |
| Khasi | Open | Shillong | 2 |
| Garo | Literature, Folklore & Linguistics | Tura | 3 |
| Philosophy | Continental Philosophy | Shillong | 2 |
| Hindi | Open | Shillong | 2 |
| English | Open | Shillong | 2 |
| English | Open | Tura | 3 |
| Biochemistry | Research Methodology & Proposal Writing | Shillong | 2 |
| Zoology | Zoology | Shillong | 2 |
| Botany | Open | Shillong | 4 |
| Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | Genetics/Molecular Biology | Shillong | 2 |
| Statistics | Open | Shillong | 1 |
| Physics | Nuclear Physics, Laser Physics | Shillong | 1 |
| Chemistry | Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry | Shillong | 1 |
| Cultural and Creative Studies | Folkloristics and Painting | Shillong | 2 |
| History and Archaeology | Ancient Indian History & Archaeology | Tura | 4 |
| Social Work | Public Health, Community Development | Tura | 4 |
| Sociology | Sociological Theories | Shillong | 2 |
| Law | Political Science, English, Sociology | Shillong | 5 |
| Political Science | Issues in Environmental Politics | Shillong | 2 |
| History | Medieval, Modern, Contemporary History | Shillong | 3 |
| Architecture | B.Arch or BE Civil Engineering + Master’s in Structural Design | Shillong | 6 |
| Computer Applications | Open | Tura | 3 |
| Nanotechnology | Nanomaterials for Energy | Shillong | 1 |
| Basic Sciences and Social Sciences | Commerce/Economics, Chemistry | Shillong | 2 |
| Information Technology | Computer Sc. & Engg/IT | Shillong | 5 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Programming for Problem Solving | Shillong | 4 |
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for candidates will adhere to the UGC Regulations, 2018, and AICTE guidelines relevant to the specific departments. Candidates must meet the specialization requirements as outlined in the vacancy details.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.
Salary
The remuneration for Guest Faculty is ₹1,500 per lecture, with a maximum monthly ceiling of ₹50,000. No other allowances, medical reimbursements, or vacation salaries are applicable.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through an interview process. There will be no written examination. The university reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on their qualifications, and merely meeting the essential qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. Interviews for external candidates may be conducted online.
How to Apply
To apply for the Guest Faculty positions, candidates should:
- Visit the NEHU official website.
- Navigate to the online application portal at nehut.samarth.edu.in.
- Complete the online application form, selecting the relevant department, campus, and specialization.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details, and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 31 August 2026.
Important Instructions
- Ensure all details are accurate as changes cannot be made post-submission.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
- Only online applications are accepted; no offline submissions will be considered.
FAQs
- How many Guest Faculty posts has NEHU notified in 2026? 107 Guest Faculty posts across 43 departments in 8 Schools.
- Is NEHU Guest Faculty a permanent job? No, it is purely temporary.
- What is the last date to apply for NEHU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026? 31 August 2026.
- What is the remuneration for NEHU Guest Faculty? ₹1,500 per lecture, with a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.
- Is there a written exam for NEHU Guest Faculty positions? No, selection is through an interview only.
- Can candidates outside Meghalaya apply for NEHU Guest Faculty? Yes, the notification is open to Indian Nationals.
Official Notification
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
