NIEPA Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: 04 Posts in Artificial Intelligence in Education
NIEPA Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 04 Guest Faculty posts in Artificial Intelligence in Education. Check qualifications, NET/SET, Ph.D. eligibility, salary, walk-in date, venue and address.
Date Posted: 21st September 2026
Organization: National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
About Organization
The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a Deemed to be University established by the erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Development, now the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
NIEPA is a premier organization involved in capacity building, research, training, planning and management of education in India and South Asia. The Institute contributes to strengthening educational planning and administration through academic programmes, research and professional development.
Vacancy Details
NIEPA is inviting applications for engagement of Guest Faculty on an honorarium basis for the MA (Artificial Intelligence in Education) [MAAIE] Course offered by the Institute.
A total of 04 Guest Faculty posts are available.
Category-I: Guest Faculty – CS / IT / ICT / Educational Technology
Number of Posts: 02
Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree/M.Tech. in any of the following:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Educational Technology
Candidates holding a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) are also eligible.
The qualification must carry a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university.
Category-II: Guest Faculty – Education / Allied Subject
Number of Posts: 02
Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Education, such as:
- M.Ed.
- M.A. Education
- Educational Technology
- Educational Planning and Administration
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Digital Pedagogy
- Other relevant allied subjects
The qualification must carry a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university.
NET / SLET / SET / Ph.D. Requirement
In addition to the prescribed educational qualification, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, such as SLET/SET.
Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the applicable UGC regulations may be exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Ph.D. Candidates Registered Before 11th July 2009
Candidates registered for a Ph.D. programme before 11th July 2009 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
The conditions include:
- The Ph.D. degree must have been awarded in regular mode.
- The Ph.D. thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
- An open Ph.D. viva voce must have been conducted.
- The candidate must have published two research papers from their Ph.D. work, with at least one paper published in a refereed journal.
- The candidate must have presented at least two papers based on their Ph.D. work at conferences/seminars sponsored, funded or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR or a similar agency.
Fulfilment of these conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned university.
NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master’s programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by UGC, CSIR or a similar UGC-accredited testing body, as applicable.
Ph.D. from a Foreign University
A Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution may qualify for exemption where the institution has been ranked among the top 500 in the World University Rankings at any time by any one of the following:
- Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
- Times Higher Education (THE)
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Selection Process
The academic score specified under the applicable UGC provisions will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the interview.
The selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the interview.
Pay Scale / Honorarium
The Guest Faculty will be paid an honorarium as per UGC norms:
₹1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/- per month.
Job Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Walk-In Interview Details
Date: 6th October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: NIEPA, New Delhi
Documents Required
Interested and eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in interview with the requisite documents.
Candidates should bring:
- Application form
- Self-attested copies of degree certificates
- Mark sheets
- Educational qualification certificates
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable
- Ph.D. documents, where applicable
- Recent photograph
- Updated CV/Resume
- Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and motivation
- Other relevant supporting documents
Candidates must submit their application at the time of the walk-in interview along with self-attested copies of the relevant documents.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in interview on 6th October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi.
Candidates should carry their application, CV, cover letter, photograph and self-attested copies of relevant educational and supporting documents.
Candidates are advised to verify all eligibility requirements and required documents from the official NIEPA notification before attending the interview.
Official Website
NIEPA: www.niepa.ac.in
Address
The Registrar
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi – 110016
Delhi, India