RGNAU Amethi Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 32 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), a Central University under the Ministry of Civil Aviation located in Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, has invited online applications for 32 teaching positions, including 13 backlog vacancies, under Advertisement No. RGNAU/5360/01/ADMIN/669 dated 22 October 2026. The recruitment covers Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across Aviation Science, Management or Business Administration, and Engineering and Technology courses.

Applications are open on a direct recruitment basis, failing which by deputation. The online application portal is accessible at https://rgnaurec.samarth.edu.in/ and the final date to submit applications is 22 December 2026.

Vacancy Overview and Disciplines

• Total Posts: 32 (including 13 backlog vacancies marked with *)
• Designations: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
• Faculties: Aviation Science, Management/Business Administration, and Engineering and Technology
• Job Location: Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh

Salary and Pay Scales

• Professor: Level 14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200)
• Associate Professor: Level 13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100)
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400)
• *Note:* Appointees are governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and eligible for campus residential accommodation as per allotment rules.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1000 (Non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil

Key Dates

• Notification Date: 22 October 2026
• Application Start Date: 22 October 2026
• Application Closing Date: 22 December 2026

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Candidates must possess the prescribed PhD, Master’s degree with 55% marks, NET, or equivalent professional qualifications (such as PGDM, CA, CMA, or CS) along with requisite teaching or industry experience depending on the post, reckoned as on 22 December 2026.
• Age Limits (Deputation / Direct Rules as Notified): Deputation maximum age is 58 years for Professor and Associate Professor, and 56 years for Assistant Professor. General direct recruitment age guidelines follow UGC and Government of India norms.
• Nationality: Indian nationals, PIOs, and OCIs are eligible. Foreign nationals may apply for fixed-tenure contract posts up to five years subject to Government of India clearance.

Selection Stages

• Screening of applications as per UGC Regulations 2018
• Shortlisting based on academic scores (Appendix II Table 3A)
• Interview and presentation for shortlisted candidates

Important Application Guidelines

• No modifications are permitted after final submission of the online form.
• In-service candidates must route their applications through proper channels with NOC and Vigilance Clearance.
• Foreign university degrees require an AIU Equivalence Certificate to avoid summary rejection.
• Verify all original documents during the interview stage.

*Disclaimer: Candidates must verify all details and notifications directly from the official RGNAU Samarth portal before applying.*