MANUU Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Assistant Professor Posts at Varanasi Campus

MANUU Recruitment 2026 overview

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has issued a walk-in interview notification for engagement of Assistant Professors on short-term contractual basis for the Fashion Technology and Interior Design programme offered at MANUU Varanasi Campus, Uttar Pradesh. The official notification is dated 10 April 2026.

The recruitment is meant for teaching requirements in two disciplines at Varanasi Campus. Candidates do not need to submit a separate online application through a portal for this notice. Instead, eligible candidates have to appear directly for the walk-in interview on the scheduled date with the required documents.

Post-wise vacancy details

The official notice states that reservation categories will apply as per Government of India rules. It also clearly says that the number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased at the time of selection if circumstances require.

Walk-in date, time and venue

The walk-in interview will be held on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

Candidates should report according to the discipline for which they are appearing. Since the process is walk-in based, reaching the venue on time with complete documents is important.

Essential educational qualification

The official notice provides two routes for eligibility in the relevant discipline.

• Master's Degree in the relevant discipline such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or allied disciplines from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or allied disciplines from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade along with five years of relevant experience.

The eligibility is discipline specific. Candidates should ensure that their degree and experience match the subject for which they are attending the interview.

Desirable qualifications and preference

Along with the essential qualification, the notification lists desirable qualifications and preference points. These include:

• NET or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, wherever applicable, in accordance with UGC norms
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools such as CAD for Interior Design programme
• Relevant industry exposure
• Knowledge of Urdu
• Preferably 1 to 3 years of teaching and or industry experience in the concerned discipline
• Preference to candidates with prior teaching experience in recognized institutions

These factors may strengthen a candidate's profile in the walk-in interview, especially where multiple eligible candidates appear for the same post.

UGC norms and teacher eligibility condition

The notification refers to Clause 3.3(i) of the UGC Regulations, 2018 and notes that NET or an accredited eligibility test remains the minimum eligibility for appointment of Assistant Professor, subject to the applicable UGC framework. The notice also refers to the UGC Gazette notification dated 31 July 2023 and mentions that SLET or SET scores are valid for appointment in respective state universities, colleges and institutions only.

The same official notice further says that retired teachers, including Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors from government recognized institutions below 65 years of age, are also eligible for the disciplines covered under this notification.

Salary and nature of engagement

The monthly remuneration is salary not exceeding Rs. 50,000 per month as per UGC norms. The post is contractual and on short-term basis.

This means the recruitment is not for regular permanent appointment under a full-scale direct recruitment process. Candidates attending the interview should treat it as a temporary contractual teaching engagement tied to the university's academic requirement for the concerned programme.

Selection process

The selection mode mentioned in the official notification is a walk-in interview. There is no separate written examination, online test, admit card process, or offline application deadline mentioned for this recruitment notice.

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions have to appear at the interview venue on their own expense with the prescribed documents. Final engagement will depend on eligibility, document verification, interview performance, institutional requirement, and the university's decision at the time of selection.

Documents to carry for the interview

The official notification asks eligible candidates to attend the walk-in interview with the following:

• Resume
• Original educational certificates
• Original experience certificates
• Proof of knowledge of Urdu
• Testimonials
• Passport size photograph
• One set of attested photocopies of the above documents for verification

Carrying both originals and attested copies is important because the notice specifically mentions verification at the venue.

Important conditions in the notification

• The number of vacancies is tentative and can be increased or decreased by the university.
• The university reserves the right not to fill any advertised vacancy if circumstances so warrant.
• Selected candidates may be posted at MANUU Headquarters, Hyderabad, or any institution of the university in the country depending on requirement and exigencies of service.
• Candidates have to attend the walk-in interview at their own expense.
• No application fee is mentioned in the official notice.

These conditions matter because they affect not only selection but also possible posting and appointment outcome after the interview.

Official Links

• Official walk-in notification PDF for Varanasi Campus
• MANUU Employment Notifications page
• MANUU Notifications page
• MANUU Home page notice listing