SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment- How to Apply

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Salary, Apply Online, SPPU has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professors (on a contractual basis). A total of 133 vacancies are available. All eligible and interested candidates may apply online by visiting the official SPPU website.

The application process for the SPPU Assistant Professor recruitment commenced on May 23, 2026, and applications can be submitted until June 1, 2026. To apply, candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee.

Vacancy Details

Post	Total
Assistant Professor (Contractual) – Total	133
General Reservation	86
Women’s Reservation	41
Sports Persons Reservation	06
PwBD (Persons with Disabilities)	05
Orphans	01

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Categories Eligible

Disability Group	Description	Posts Reserved
Group A	Blindness and Low Vision	2 Posts
Group B	Deaf and Hard of Hearing	1 Post
Group C	Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy / Leprosy Cured / Dwarfism / Acid Attack Victims / Muscular Dystrophy	1 Post
Group D / E	Autism / Intellectual Disability / Specific Learning Disability / Mental Illness (D); Multiple Disabilities from Groups A to D including Deaf-Blindness (E)	1 Post

Faculty & Department-wise Vacancy Details

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Code	Department	Total Posts	Indicative Specialization
A-01	Biotechnology	05	Plant Biotechnology / Biophysics / Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Omics / Biochemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Organic Chemistry
A-02	Centre for Energy Studies	03	1. Energy Management 2. Energy Audit 3. Hydrogen Energy 4. Data Analysis / Chat GPT / AI
A-03	Chemistry	03	01 – M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry; 02 – M.Sc. in Bio-Chemistry
A-04	Computer Science	02	M.Sc. (Computer Science) / MCA (Science & Technology Faculty) / M.Tech./M.E. (Computer Science & Engineering)
A-05	Electronic & Instrumentation Science	04	02 – Analog/Digital/Power Electronics/LabVIEW/MATLAB/Sensor/Instrumentation/Microcontroller/Optical Instrumentation; 01 – Embedded System/PIC/ARM/RTOS/VLSI/AI/Data Science; 01 – Image Processing/DSP/Electromagnetics/Intelligence/Data Science/Embedded System
A-06	Environmental Science	03	1. Environmental Science / Habitat & Wildlife / Environmental Ecology 2. Environmental Chemistry / Physics 3. Environmental Geology / Sustainable Development / Environmental Technology / Environmental Pollution / Climate Change Science
A-07	Geography	04	02 – Economics Geography / Geomorphology / Population & Settlement Geography; 02 – M.Sc. Geoinformatics / M.A./M.Sc. Geography with Geoinformatics training / M.Sc. Computer with Geoinformatics / M.Tech. Remote Sensing & GIS
A-08	Health Science	03	02 – Master’s in Health Sciences / Public Health / Life Sciences / Nutrition / Statistics / Microbiology; 01 – Master in Ayurveda / AYUSH / Biomedical Sciences (MD Degree) – MD holders may be exempted from SET/NET
A-09	Interdisciplinary School of Science	05	01 M.Sc. Mathematics; 01 M.Sc. Environmental Science; 01 M.Sc. Life Science/Bio-Science; 01 M.A./M.Sc. Psychology; 01 M.A. Economics
A-10	Mathematics	06	02 M.Sc. Mathematics; 03 M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications / M.Tech. / M.Sc.Tech. (Industrial Maths) / M.Sc. Computer Science / MCS/MCA / M.Sc. Mathematics & Computing / M.Sc. Data Science / M.Sc. Scientific Computing; 01 M.Sc. Statistics/M.Stat.
A-11	Media & Communication Studies	04	01 Museum Curator / History / Media Studies; 01 Media Research / Media Studies; 01 Video Production / Camera; 01 Video Production / Film Studies (Graduates from FTII, SRFTI etc. exempted from NET/SET)
A-12	Microbiology	02	Medical Microbiology / Virology / Cell Biology / Genomics / Biophysical Techniques
A-13	Physics	03	1. Theoretical Physics 2. Biophysics 3. Energy Studies 4. Nuclear Physics
A-14	Scientific Computing, Modeling & Simulation	02	Statistics / Scientific Computing / Modeling & Simulation / Computational Science/Engineering
A-15	Statistics	01	M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Stat / or Ph.D. in any branch of Statistics
A-16	Technology	05	01 M.E./M.Tech. Computer Engineering/IT; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Civil/Environmental Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical/Materials Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Electronics/Electrical Engineering
A-17*	Data Science (Ahilyanagar Sub Center)	02	01 M.Sc. Computer Science; 01 M.Sc. Statistics (*Interview at Ahilyanagar Sub Center)

FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT

Code	Department	Total Posts	Indicative Specialization
B-01	Commerce	02	1. Business Administration 2. Advanced Accounting & Costing 3. Digital Marketing
B-02	Management Science	02	01 All Specializations; 01 Hospitality / Hotel Management / Tourism Management
B-03**	Management Science (Nashik Center)	04	02 Marketing / Finance / HRM / Operation & Supply Chain Management; 02 General Management / Marketing / Finance / Operation & Supply Chain Management (**Interview at Nashik Sub Center)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Code	Department	Total Posts	Indicative Specialization
C-01	Anthropology	03	02 Social Cultural Anthropology; 01 Biological Anthropology
C-02	Defence & Strategic Studies	03	Defence & Strategic Studies
C-03	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Studies	02	Defence & Strategic Studies or National Security Studies
C-04	Economics	01	Mathematical Economics / Econometrics & Statistics related to Economics
C-05	English	03	English Literature / Early Moderns / Comparative Literature / Cultural Studies / LGBT Studies / Digital Humanities / Narratology / Dalit Literature / Linguistics / Stylistics & General Linguistics. Candidates should be able to teach courses in the department syllabus on University website.
C-06	Foreign Languages	03	01 German Language (History of Literature / Contemporary German Literature / Migration and Literature); 01 French Language (Subtitling / Teaching French as Foreign Language / French Literature / Research Methodology); 01 Spanish Language (Translation / History of Hispanic Literature / Contemporary Hispanic Literature / Advanced Grammar)
C-07	Hindi	01	Anuvad / Hindi Computing / Prayojanmoolak Hindi
C-08	History	02	Medieval History (India and Deccan) / Modern History (India and Maharashtra)
C-09	Law	05	Business Law / Science and Technology Law / Constitutional and Administration Law
C-10	Marathi	03	Bhashavidnyan / Lokpriya Sahitya / Sahityakrutinche Madhyamantar / Loksahitya ani Lokkala / Boli Abhyas / Bhashantar Mimansa / Sahityashastra va Sahitya Samiksha / Granth Prakashan ani Sampadan / Stri Sahitya / Bhashantar Vidya / Saundarya Shastra / Vishishta Sahitya Pravahanchha Abhyas
C-11	Pali & Buddhist Studies	02	M.A. in Buddhist Studies / Buddhist Literature / Pali
C-12	Political Science	01	Political Theory / Indian Politics / Comparative Politics / Political Sociology / Public Administration / Public Policy / International Relations
C-13	Psychology	03	Clinical / Industrial-Organizational / Experimental / Cognitive / Neuro / Psychological Testing & Measurement / Emotions & Motivation / Personality / Applied / Social / Developmental / Forensic Psychology
C-14	Sociology	02	Sociology of Globalisation / Education / Sociological Theories / Urban Sociology / Sociology of Gender / Classical Sociology / Research Methodology / Sociology of India / State Society and Human Rights

FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Code	Department	Total Posts	Indicative Specialization
D-01	Centre for Performing Arts	03	01 Indian Classical Music (Vocal/Instrumental); 01 Indian Classical Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam); 01 Contemporary Marathi Theatre
D-02	Communication & Journalism	02	Communication Theory or Marathi Journalism; Digital Media or Public Relations
D-03	Education & Extension	05	01 M.Sc. Mathematics with B.Ed/M.Ed; 01 M.Sc. Chemistry with B.Ed/M.Ed; 02 M.Sc. Botany with B.Ed/M.Ed; 01 M.Sc. Zoology with B.Ed/M.Ed
D-04	Sport & Physical Education	06	04 Yoga; 02 Physical Education
D-05	Skill Development Center	06	02 Retail Management (M.Com./MBA); 02 B.Voc Manufacturing Technology (B.E./M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy or M.Sc. Electronics Science/Instrumentation); 01 Renewable Energy (M.E./M.Tech. Renewable Energy or M.Sc. Energy Studies); 01 B.Voc IT & IT-es (B.E./M.E./M.Tech. Computer or MCS/MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science/IT)
D-06	School of Open & Distance Learning	08	01 Languages (Marathi/English); 01 Social Science (Sociology/History/Political Science/Economics/Psychology/Philosophy); 01 Commerce; 01 Management; 01 Science (Geography); 01 Education; 01 Student Service/Online Education/Educational Communication/Academic Service (Any Master’s); 01 Education Technology/E-content Development (M.Ed. with Educational Technology/ICT)

OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Code	Department	Total Posts	Indicative Specialization
E-01	Competitive Exam Center	04	01 Political Science; 01 History; 01 Sociology; 01 Economics

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Nationality / Citizenship	Indian Citizen
Educational Qualification – General / UGC Norms (as on 01-06-2026)	Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent accredited foreign University. SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-abled candidates get 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) for eligibility purposes. Ph.D. holders who obtained Master’s degree before 19 September 1991 also get 5% relaxation.
NET / SET Requirement	Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SET or similar UGC-accredited test. OR Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 exempts from NET/SET requirement (subject to specific conditions). NET/SET not required for disciplines where it is not conducted (Ph.D. mandatory in such disciplines).
Ph.D. Exemption from NET/SET – Conditions (for Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009)	(A) Ph.D. awarded in regular mode only; (B) Thesis evaluated by at least two examiners; (C) Open Ph.D. viva voce conducted; (D) At least two research papers published from Ph.D. work (min. one in refereed journal); (E) At least two papers presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR sponsored conferences. Conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned University.
Ph.D. from Foreign University (Exemption)	Ph.D. from a foreign University/Institution ranked among top 500 in World University Rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU/Shanghai Jiao Tong at any time) exempts from NET/SET.
Educational Qualification – Engineering/Technology Posts (AICTE Norms)	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.
Educational Qualification – Management Posts (AICTE Norms)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND Master’s degree in MBA/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent, and two years of professional experience after acquiring Master’s degree.
Maharashtra Domicile for Reserved Categories	Reserved category benefits only for categories recognized in the State of Maharashtra. Candidates from reserved categories from outside Maharashtra will be treated as Open category and must apply under Open category only.
Special Exemption – Media Departments	For Media & Communication Studies (A-11): Candidates who graduated from reputed National Institutes like FTII, SRFTI etc. will be exempted from NET/SET.
Special Exemption – Health Science	For Health Science (A-08): Candidates with M.D. Degree may be exempted from SET/NET.

• For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.

Salary

• Pay Scale : Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated).

Selection Process

• Online Application & Shortlisting
• Document Verification
• Interview

SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (http://sppudocs.unipune.ac.in/) of SPPU. Candidate Can Apply Between 23 May 2026 to 01 June 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment”.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

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