Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor Grade) & Various Contractual Positions
Central Sanskrit Univ, Delhi hires Guest Faculty in Sahitya, Vyakarana, Veda & more. Require Acharya/MA (Sanskrit) + NET/Ph.D. Must teach in Sanskrit. Also hiring Counsellor, Accounts Officer. Apply online by 3 Sep 2025.
Post Date: 31st August 2025
Organization: Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi
Organization Profile
The Central Sanskrit University (CSU) holds the unique distinction of being the largest and the only multi-campus language university in the world. Functioning as the nodal agency for implementing the Government of India’s Sanskrit-related policies and schemes, CSU works in close coordination with the Ministry of Education. It is a premier institution dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Sanskrit studies and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).
Available Positions
1. Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor Grade) in the following Shastras/Subjects:
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Sahitya (Literature)
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Vyakarana (Grammar)
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Veda
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Darshana (Philosophy)
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Dvaita Vedanta
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Vishishtaadvaita
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Puranetihasa (Puranas & Itihasa)
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Jyotish (Astrology)
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Ved-Vedanga Bhashaya
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Ved Karam-kand Pourohit (Rituals)
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Baudhadarshan (Buddhist Philosophy)
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Baudhadarshan & Pali
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Political Science
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Economics
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Computer Science
2. Various Contractual Positions:
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Counsellor cum Programme Coordinator
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Academic Consultant
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Accounts Officer (Audit)
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Assistant Editor
Essential Qualifications for Guest Faculty
Candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:
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i. An Acharya/M.A. (Sanskrit) or equivalent degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with at least 55% marks. For Multidisciplinary Studies, a Master’s Degree in IKS, Sanskrit, or allied Shastras is required.
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ii. Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/CSIR OR hold a Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
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iii. Demonstrable ability to teach through Sanskrit medium.
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i. A Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU World University Rankings.
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ii. Demonstrable ability to teach through Sanskrit medium.
(Note: Specific qualifications for contractual positions like Accounts Officer, etc., will be as detailed in the official advertisement on the CSU website.)
Application Process
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Apply Mode: Online Only
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Application Portal: https://sanskrit.ac.in/engagement2025
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Last Date to Apply: 3rd September 2025
How to Apply:
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Visit the application portal link provided.
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Fill out the prescribed online application form.
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Upload all necessary documents, certificates, and testimonials.
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Submit the form before the deadline.
Selection Process
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The selection will be based on an Online Interview.
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The interview schedule will be announced on the CSU website under the ‘Recruitment’ tab.
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The interview link will be sent only via email to the eligible candidates. Applicants are advised to check their email (including the spam folder) regularly for updates.
Contact Information
University Address:
Central Sanskrit University,
56-57, Institutional Area,
Janakpuri,
New Delhi – 110058
Official Website: www.sanskrit.nic.in