Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra has announced official recruitment for Guest Faculty positions for the academic session 2026-27. Issued under Advertisement No. RW/05/2026 on 30.09.2026, the university invites online applications from qualified candidates across various university institutes and departments. A total of 88 vacancies are available across 19 teaching departments under both Regular and Self-Finance Scheme (SFS) setups. Eligible candidates can register online through the Samarth recruitment portal until 15.10.2026 and must send their printed application form along with supporting documents by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Registrar Residential Wing by 20.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM.
DBRAU Agra Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview and Important Dates
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, established in 1927 and formerly known as Agra University, is a prominent state university in Uttar Pradesh. To address academic requirements and distribute teaching workload for the 2026-27 academic session, the university has issued Advertisement No. RW/05/2026 inviting applications for empanelment of Guest Faculty at the Assistant Professor level. The positions are purely temporary and contractual in nature, engaged for the academic session 2026-27.
The recruitment process involves online registration through the dedicated Samarth recruitment portal followed by the submission of hard copies to the university residential campus. Below is the complete schedule of crucial dates associated with this recruitment drive:
| Recruitment Milestone | Official Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 30.09.2026 (30 September 2026) |
| Online Application Commencement Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 15.10.2026 (15 October 2026) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy by Post | 20.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Crucial Date for Age and Qualification Reckoning | 15.10.2026 |
| Interview and Document Scrutiny Schedule | To be notified on university website |
Candidates can download the official notification PDF directly from the university portal via Official Notification PDF. The online portal for registration and fee payment is active at https://dbraurec.samarth.edu.in/, while institutional notifications are published on https://dbrau.ac.in/.
Total Vacancies and Department-Wise Post Breakdown
The university has advertised 88 Guest Faculty vacancies distributed across 19 teaching departments, colleges, and university institutes. The distribution spans traditional science and arts streams, engineering disciplines, pharmacy, physical education, law, management, and agriculture. The detailed department-wise vacancy allocation is outlined below:
| Department / Institute | Subject / Specialization | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Dean Science | Physics (1), Mathematics (1), Computer Science (1), Chemistry (1), Statistics (1) | 5 |
| ISS (Institute of Social Sciences) | Statistics | 1 |
| M.Sc. Department of Physics | Physics | 1 |
| Department of Pharmacy & Paramedical Science | Pharmaceutics (2), Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2), Pharmacy Practice (2), Pharmacognosy (2), Pharmacology (2) | 10 |
| Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) | Computer Science & Engineering (13), Mechanical Engineering (2), Civil Engineering (2), Electrical Engineering (2), Applied Mathematics (1), Applied Management (2), Applied Chemistry (1), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (5), Electronics and Communication Engineering (2) | 30 |
| Computer Science Department, I.E.T | Blockchain Architecture, IoT & Cloud Computing (1), Foundation of Data Science, AI & Machine Learning (1), Compiler Design, Deep Learning (1) | 3 |
| School of Life Science | Biotechnology | 1 |
| Department of Agriculture | Agronomy (1), Agriculture Extension (1), Agriculture Statistics / Mathematics (1), Genetics and Plant Breeding (1) | 4 |
| LLM (Department of Law) | Human Rights & Duties (2), General Law (1), Environmental Law (1) | 4 |
| Department of Chemistry | Chemistry | 2 |
| History & Culture | History & Culture | 2 |
| Physical Education | BPES (2), BPED (2) | 4 |
| ITHM (Tourism & Hotel Management) | Travel & Tourism Management | 1 |
| Additional IET Department | Computer Science & IET (1), Applied English (1) | 2 |
| LKS (Lalit Kala Sansthan) | Applied Art | 1 |
| DDU Institute of Rural Development | Economics (1), HRM (1) | 2 |
| DDURKM Girls College | Physics (1), Chemistry (1), Mathematics (1), Computer Science (1), Zoology (1), Botany (1), Hindi (1), History (1), Sociology (1), Economics (1), English (1), Commerce - Business Administration & Applied Business Economics (2) | 13 |
| Dau Dayal Institute of Vocational Education | Commerce | 2 |
| Total Advertised Positions | Across All Institutes and Departments | 88 |
The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) accounts for the largest share of openings with 30 posts, notably 13 positions in Computer Science & Engineering and 5 positions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Rajkiye Kanya Mahavidhyalay (DDURKM) features 13 posts across arts, science, and commerce disciplines. Department of Pharmacy & Paramedical Science carries 10 posts distributed evenly across five pharmacy branches.
Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification, and Age Limit
Qualifications for all advertised positions are governed by the official guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC Regulations 2018) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE Regulations 2019). Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational standards as on the cut-off date of 15.10.2026.
General Subjects (Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Law)
- Master's Degree: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned, relevant, or allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Marks Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% marks, from 55% to 50%, is admissible at the Master's level for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) categories.
- National Eligibility Test: Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar accredited test such as SLET/SET.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET.
Engineering and Technology Disciplines (IET)
- Basic Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.S. and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in relevant branch with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees as per AICTE 2019 regulations.
- Specializations include Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Pharmacy and Paramedical Disciplines
- Basic Qualification: B.Pharm and M.Pharm in the relevant specialization (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology) with first class or equivalent in either degree.
- Council Registration: Candidates must possess active registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act.
Physical Education
- Master's Degree: Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) degree with at least 55% marks.
- Eligibility Test: Passing the UGC NET in Physical Education or possession of a Ph.D. degree in Physical Education.
Age Limit Specifications
The minimum age required for applying is 21 years as on 15.10.2026. Because Guest Faculty appointments are made on an empanelment and lecture basis, the upper age limit is governed by UGC norms, which permit empanelment up to 65 years or 70 years for retired teachers and experienced subject specialists. Experience and academic credentials will be strictly evaluated as on 15.10.2026.
Category-Wise Reservation Guidelines and Roster Rules
Reservation benefits and age relaxations are implemented strictly in accordance with Uttar Pradesh State Government rules and statutory orders. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must possess valid caste and category certificates issued by competent revenue authorities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 21% statutory reservation applies with a 5% marks relaxation at the post-graduate level (50% qualifying marks).
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2% statutory reservation applies alongside the qualifying marks relaxation.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% reservation applies for non-creamy layer candidates holding an updated certificate.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation is earmarked for eligible candidates from general categories as per state income criteria.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): 4% horizontal reservation applies across departments for eligible persons with disabilities.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories from states other than Uttar Pradesh are treated as General (Unreserved) candidates and are not entitled to reservation concessions. They must deposit the unreserved application fee and meet unreserved cut-off standards.
Honorarium, Monthly Remuneration, and Service Conditions
The terms of engagement for Guest Faculty at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra are specified under Clause 9 of the official notification. Guest Faculty members empaneled for sharing teaching workload under the Self-Finance Scheme (SFS) receive payment on a per-period basis.
| Remuneration Component | Prescribed Rate / Ceiling |
|---|---|
| Per-Period Honorarium Rate | Rs. 600 per period (lecture / practical period) |
| Maximum Monthly Honorarium | Rs. 30,000 per month |
| Monthly Workload Ceiling | Up to 50 periods per month to reach the maximum monthly limit |
| Engagement Period | Academic session 2026-27 |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary, contractual, and period-based empanelment |
The engagement of Guest Faculty is solely an empanelment for sharing classroom teaching load during the 2026-27 academic session. Under Clause 16 of the notification, guest faculty appointees have no claim for regular appointment, absorption, or regularization at any stage. The university reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post, increase or decrease vacancies, or decline to fill positions without assigning reasons.
Application Fee Structure and Category-Wise Concessions
Every applicant must deposit the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway integrated with the Samarth recruitment portal. The fee structure varies according to the candidate's reservation category:
- General / Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS Candidates: Prescribed application fee of Rs. 1000 per post.
- SC, ST, and PwD Candidates: Concessional application fee of Rs. 500 per post.
- Multiple Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must fill separate online application forms and deposit the required fee of Rs. 1000 (or Rs. 500 for reserved categories) for each application individually.
- Refund Policy: As highlighted in Note under Clause 4 of the advertisement, the application fee is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
Applications submitted without the full requisite fee or submitted with incorrect category claims will be rejected during preliminary screening without correspondence.
How to Apply Online and Submit Application by Speed Post
The application procedure consists of a mandatory two-step sequence: online submission on the Samarth portal followed by physical postal dispatch of the hard copy dossier to the university residential wing.
Step 1: Online Registration on Samarth Portal
- Navigate to the official Samarth portal at https://dbraurec.samarth.edu.in/.
- Create a new candidate account by providing an active email address and mobile number.
- Log in to access Advertisement No. RW/05/2026 and choose the relevant department and subject.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, research publications, awards, and teaching experience.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of mark sheets, degree certificates, category certificates, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the requisite application fee of Rs. 1000 (or Rs. 500 for reserved categories) via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Review all entered entries carefully and submit the form on or before 15.10.2026.
- Download and take two printed copies of the final submitted application form containing the unique Application ID.
Step 2: Hard Copy Postal Submission
- Collect clear self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, mark sheets from high school onwards, degrees, experience certificates, and category documents.
- Arrange the printout of the online application form on top followed by supporting testimonials.
- Place the entire set into a sturdy A-4 size envelope.
- Paste the prescribed address slip onto the front of the envelope. The format must include:
Advertisement no.: RW/05/2026
Post Name: Guest Faculty (Subject Name)
Application ID: [Your Samarth Application ID]
To: The Registrar (Residential Wing), Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra (U.P.) 282004. - Dispatch the dossier through Registered Post or Speed Post only. Ordinary mail, courier deliveries, or physical drop-offs in person will not be accepted.
- Ensure the envelope reaches the university office on or before 20.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM.
- If applying for multiple positions, candidates must send each application dossier in a separate A-4 envelope with distinct address slips and fee receipts.
Selection Process, Screening Index, and Interview Evaluation
The recruitment of Guest Faculty is conducted through a structured evaluation process that combines academic screening and an in-person interview. Under UGC Regulations 2018, university screening committees utilize Table 3A criteria to generate a composite academic merit score out of 100 marks for shortlisting applicants.
| Academic Record & Research Criteria | Scoring Thresholds under UGC 2018 Guidelines | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Score | 80% & Above: 15 marks | 60% to less than 80%: 13 marks | 55% to less than 60%: 10 marks | 45% to less than 55%: 5 marks | 15 |
| Post-Graduation Score | 80% & Above: 25 marks | 60% to less than 80%: 23 marks | 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) to less than 60%: 20 marks | 25 |
| M.Phil. Qualification | 60% & Above: 7 marks | 55% to less than 60%: 5 marks | 7 |
| Ph.D. Degree | Doctor of Philosophy in relevant subject | 30 |
| NET / JRF / SET Certification | NET with JRF: 7 marks | NET: 5 marks | SLET / SET: 3 marks | 7 |
| Research Publications | 2 marks per peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journal paper | 10 |
| Teaching / Post-Doctoral Experience | 2 marks for each completed year of service | 10 |
| Awards & Distinctions | International / National Award: 3 marks | State-Level Award: 2 marks | 3 |
| Total Academic Screening Score | Composite Evaluation Metric | 100 |
Shortlisted candidates based on the 100-mark screening index will be invited to appear for a personal interview before the selection committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. The interview assesses domain knowledge, teaching aptitude, communication ability, and research competence.
Candidates must note the following interview conditions specified in the advertisement:
- No TA/DA: Under Clause 15, no traveling allowance or daily allowance will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
- Document Verification: Original certificates for all claims made regarding qualifications, experience, publications, and category will be verified at the time of interview.
- No Objection Certificate: In-service applicants working in government or semi-government institutions must submit a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of application or produce it during the interview.
- Termination Clause: Under Clause 7, if any document or claim is found false or incorrect at any stage before or after appointment, the empanelment will be terminated immediately.
Required Documents and Verification Protocols
Applicants must assemble a comprehensive set of documents for hard copy submission and subsequent scrutiny during the interview. All photocopies must be self-attested by the candidate:
- High School Mark Sheet and Certificate: Required as statutory evidence of date of birth and secondary education.
- Intermediate (10+2) Mark Sheet and Certificate: Proof of senior secondary academic credentials.
- Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree: Detailed semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets and convocation degree in the relevant discipline.
- Post-Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree: Master's degree mark sheets demonstrating minimum 55% marks (or 50% for SC/ST/PwD).
- M.Phil. Degree / Mark Sheet: Applicable for candidates claiming score under the screening table.
- Ph.D. Degree and Notification: Official degree certificate along with compliance certificate verifying adherence to UGC regulations.
- UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET Certificate: Valid score certificate and eligibility award letter.
- Caste and Category Certificates: SC, ST, or OBC non-creamy layer certificate issued by competent authority of Uttar Pradesh.
- EWS Certificate: Valid income and asset certificate for the 2026-27 financial year.
- Disability Certificate: PwD certificate issued by an authorized medical board indicating 40% or higher disability.
- Experience Certificates: Formal service letters from recognized colleges, universities, or institutions stating designation and dates.
- Research Publications: Front pages and reprints of peer-reviewed articles indicating ISSN numbers.
- Identity Verification: Photo identity card such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
- Fee Payment Receipt: Printed copy of the Samarth portal online transaction confirmation of Rs. 1000 or Rs. 500.
- No Objection Certificate: Mandatory NOC from present employer for currently employed candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many guest faculty vacancies are available in DBRAU Agra Recruitment 2026?
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra has announced a total of 88 Guest Faculty positions across 19 teaching departments and institutes for the academic session 2026-27 under Advertisement No. RW/05/2026.
2. What is the last date to apply online for DBRAU Guest Faculty posts?
The last date for submitting online applications on the university Samarth portal is 15.10.2026. The online registration commenced on 30.09.2026.
3. By when must the hard copy of the application reach the university?
Candidates must send the printed application form along with self-attested documents by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches the Registrar Residential Wing by 20.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM.
4. What is the honorarium paid to guest faculty members?
Guest faculty members engaged under the Self-Finance Scheme receive an honorarium of Rs. 600 per period, subject to a maximum payment of Rs. 30,000 per month. This allows teaching engagement for up to 50 periods per month.
5. What is the application fee for DBRAU Agra Guest Faculty recruitment?
The prescribed fee is Rs. 1000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories must deposit a concessional fee of Rs. 500. Candidates applying for multiple subjects must deposit separate fees for each application.
6. Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply?
Yes, candidates from all Indian states are eligible to apply provided they meet the educational qualifications. However, candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh are considered under the General (Unreserved) category and must pay the application fee of Rs. 1000.
7. What is the postal address for sending the application form?
The envelope containing the printed form and documents must be sent to: The Registrar (Residential Wing), Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra (U.P.) 282004. An A-4 size envelope must be used with the prescribed address slip affixed.
8. Is there any provision for regular appointment through this recruitment?
No, the recruitment is purely temporary and on a contractual empanelment basis for the academic session 2026-27. Under Clause 16 of the official notice, no claim for regular appointment or regularization will be entertained at any stage.