National Forensic Sciences University
| Application Start | 09 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Interview Date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
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| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in relevant discipline with 60% marks in Master's degree |
| Age Limit | Refer to official notification |
| Salary | Rs. 68,000 - 90,000 per month |
| Application Fee | General/OBC: Rs. 500, SC/ST: Rs. 250 |
| Selection Process | Interview and Document Verification |
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Bhubaneswar campus, has issued a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professors on a contractual basis. A total of 4 vacancies are available across various specialized schools. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the prescribed online mode before the deadline.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - Cyber Security & Digital Forensics | 2 |
| Assistant Professor - Forensic Sciences | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies | 1 |
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a first-class or equivalent grade at the Master's level. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record. Preference is given to candidates with publications in SCI, Scopus, or Web of Science journals.
| Specialization | Required Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security & Digital Forensics | Ph.D. in CS/IT/Cyber Security/Data Science/AI/ML or relevant field. |
| Forensic Sciences | Ph.D. in Forensic Science (Physics, Ballistics, Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or related life sciences. |
| Law & Forensic Justice | Master's degree (60% marks) with Ph.D. in Law; specialization in Cyber Law or Public Law is preferred. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opening Date | 2026-06-09 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-06-25 |
| Physical Interview Dates | 2026-06-29 to 2026-06-30 |
The selected Assistant Professors will be offered a monthly remuneration of Rs. 68,000, Rs. 75,000, or Rs. 90,000, depending on qualification and experience. The application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST candidates.
The selection process consists of a physical interview at the Bhubaneswar campus, accompanied by document verification.
While a Ph.D. is the primary requirement, candidates for the School of Law with Ph.D. registration or NET/JRF status are given preference.
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.
