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NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 Out for 56 Vacancies, Apply Online

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification for the Academic Year 2026–27. The recruitment drive aims to fill 56 Contractual Faculty vacancies for the posts of Assistant Professor and Lecturer across nine academic schools. This article provides comprehensive information on the recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection procedure, pay scale, and the steps to apply online.

NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 Out

NFSU Gandhinagar has released the Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. NFSU/RECRUIT/FAC/CONT/02/2026, dated 16 July 2026, for the recruitment of 56 Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts for the Academic Year 2026–27. The vacancies are available across nine schools, including Forensic Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Management Studies, Behavioural Forensics, Engineering & Technology, Law, Police Science & Security Studies, Pharmacy, and Medico-Legal Studies. Candidates can check the complete details regarding eligibility criteria, remuneration, application fee, interview schedule, and the application process in this article.

NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular Details
Organization National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar
Post Names
  • Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration)
  • Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration)
  • Lecturer
Advertisement Number NFSU/RECRUIT/FAC/CONT/02/2026
Total Vacancies 56
Notification Date 16 July 2026
Nature of Appointment Contractual (11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier)
Application Mode Online (Google Form)
Selection Process Document Verification followed by Interview
Interview Dates 27 July 2026 to 3 August 2026
Official Website nfsu.ac.in
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NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment Vacancy 2026

NFSU Gandhinagar has announced faculty vacancies across a large number of subject areas within multiple broad departments. The subject areas under each department are listed below.

School Domain/Field Vacancies Total
School of Forensic Science (SFS) Fingerprint Science / Questioned Document 1 6
Forensic Chemistry 1
Forensic Biology 1
General Forensic Science 2
Multimedia / Cyber Forensics (*) 1
School of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (SCSDF) Semiconductor Security & Forensics (*) 1 6
Cyber Security / Digital Forensics (*) 5
School of Management Studies (SMS) Digital Forensic / Cyber Security / IT Auditing (*) 2 9
Forensic Accounting / Accounts / Finance / Taxation 3
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence 3
Hospital & Healthcare Management 1
School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF) Criminology 3 10
Forensic Psychology 2
Clinical Psychology 4
Neuropsychology 1
School of Engineering & Technology (SET) Forensic Structural / Civil Engineering 1 2
Environmental Engineering / Environmental Forensics 1
School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies (SLFJPS) Law 6 8
IT / Computer Applications / Data Science (*) 1
Cyber Law 1
School of Police Science & Security Studies (SPSSS) Homeland Security / Internal Security 2 4
Police Science & Police Administration 2
School of Pharmacy (SPH) Pharmacology 1 7
Novel Drug Delivery System 1
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs 1
Forensic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance 2
School of Medico Legal Studies (SMLS) Toxicology 1 4
Forensic Nursing 3
Grand Total 56 56

Apply Link for NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, has invited online applications for the Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 through an official Google Form. Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria for the respective Assistant Professor or Lecturer post can submit their application by completing the online Google Form and paying the application fee through the prescribed UPI payment mode. Applicants must also upload the payment proof along with the application form. Applications submitted without the required fee payment or supporting documents will be treated as incomplete.

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How to Apply for NFSU Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026:

  • Visit the official Google Form application link provided in the recruitment notification.
  • Read the eligibility criteria carefully for the respective post and domain before filling out the application form.
  • Fill in all the required details, including personal, educational, and post-related information in the Google Form.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 per post through UPI to the designated bank account mentioned in the notification.
  • Upload a JPEG screenshot/image of the successful payment confirmation along with the application form.
  • Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and application fee for each post.
  • Review all the details carefully and submit the Google Form. The application will be considered complete only after the NFSU Accounts Section verifies the fee payment.
  • Shortlisted candidates should appear for document verification and interview on the scheduled date, time, and venue with all original certificates and supporting documents.

NFSU Gandhinagar Faculty Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,000 per post. The application fee must be paid online through UPI to the designated bank account mentioned in the official notification. After successful payment, candidates must upload a JPEG screenshot or image of the payment confirmation along with the online Google Form. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, and applications without valid payment proof will not be considered complete.

Category Application Fee
 All Category ₹1,000
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NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for faculty positions for NFSU Gandhinagar should check their eligibility for the positions they are applying for. Below is the Details of  NFSU Gandhinagar Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2026:

Post Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration) Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the preceding degree, excellent academic record, and at least two publications in UGC-CARE/Web of Science/Scopus-indexed journals. Candidates who have completed the Ph.D. viva voce are also eligible to apply.
Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration) Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university, good academic record, and UGC NET or equivalent qualification (where applicable).
Lecturer Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. Where NET is not conducted in the concerned subject, candidates with the required Master’s degree are eligible. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a Ph.D. from an INI or recognized university.

NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 will be carried out through Document Verification followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates can check the key details below:

  • Selection will be based on Document Verification and a Personal Interview.
  • The interviews are scheduled on the dates notified by NFSU for the respective school and discipline. Candidates must report on the allotted date, time, and venue.
  • Candidates must carry all original educational certificates, experience certificates, identity proof, and other supporting documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies for document verification.
  • Candidates must produce all original educational, experience, and supporting documents for verification before the interview.
  • Only candidates who successfully complete document verification will be considered for the interview.
  • The University may appoint a candidate to a lower post (Assistant Professor – Lower Remuneration or Lecturer) if found suitable.
  • The appointment is purely contractual for 11 months or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier.
  • The contractual appointment does not confer any right to regular appointment, continuation, or absorption in the University.

NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment Interview Schedule 2026

The table below provides the school-wise interview schedule for the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026. Candidates must report at the specified date, time, and venue with all original documents for document verification.

School Domain/Field Posts Interview Date Day Time Venue
School of Forensic Science (SFS) Fingerprint Science / Questioned Document 1 27 July 2026 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
Forensic Chemistry 1
Forensic Biology 1
General Forensic Science 2
Multimedia / Cyber Forensics (*) 1 30 July 2026 Thursday 10:00 AM Board Room
School of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (SCSDF) Semiconductor Security & Forensics (*) 1 30 July 2026 Thursday 10:00 AM Board Room
Cyber Security / Digital Forensics (*) 5
School of Management Studies (SMS) Digital Forensic / Cyber Security / IT Auditing (*) 2 30 July 2026 Thursday 10:00 AM Board Room
Forensic Accounting / Accounts / Finance / Taxation 3 31 July 2026 Friday 10:00 AM Board Room
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence 3 10:00 AM Board Room
Hospital & Healthcare Management 1 10:00 AM Board Room
School of Behavioural Forensics (SBF) Criminology 3 1 August 2026 Saturday 10:00 AM Board Room
Forensic Psychology 2 Saturday 10:00 AM Board Room
Clinical Psychology 4 Saturday 10:00 AM Board Room
Neuropsychology 1 Saturday 10:00 AM Board Room
School of Engineering & Technology (SET) Forensic Structural / Civil Engineering 1 1 August 2026 Saturday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge
Environmental Engineering / Environmental Forensics 1 Saturday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge
School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies (SLFJPS) Law 6 2 August 2026 Sunday 10:00 AM Board Room
IT / Computer Applications / Data Science (*) 1 30 July 2026 Thursday 10:00 AM Board Room
Cyber Law 1 2 August 2026 Sunday 10:00 AM Board Room
School of Police Science & Security Studies (SPSSS) Homeland Security / Internal Security 2 2 August 2026 Sunday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge
Police Science & Police Administration 2 Sunday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge
School of Pharmacy (SPH) Pharmacology 1 3 August 2026 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
Novel Drug Delivery System 1 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs 1 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
Forensic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance 2 Monday 10:00 AM Board Room
School of Medico Legal Studies (SMLS) Toxicology 1 3 August 2026 Monday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge
Forensic Nursing 3 Monday 12:00 PM VIP Lounge

Note: Interviews for the subdomains marked with (*) will be clubbed with the School of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (SCSDF). Reservation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

NSFU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration based on the post they are appointed to. The salary structure for the contractual faculty positions is provided below.

Post Consolidated Monthly Salary
Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration) ₹90,000
Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration) ₹75,000
Lecturer ₹68,000

 

NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are available under the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?

NFSU Gandhinagar has announced 56 contractual faculty vacancies for the posts of Assistant Professor and Lecturer across nine academic schools.

What is the salary for NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty posts?

The consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹90,000 for Assistant Professor (Regular Remuneration), ₹75,000 for Assistant Professor (Lower Remuneration), and ₹68,000 for Lecturer posts.

What is the selection process for NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of Document Verification followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates must report on the scheduled interview date with all original documents.

How can I apply for the NFSU Gandhinagar Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the official Google Form, paying an application fee of ₹1,000 per post through UPI, and uploading the payment proof along with the application.

What is the duration of the NFSU Gandhinagar contractual appointment?

The appointment is purely contractual for 11 months or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier. It does not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption in the University.

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