There are numerous openings for Assistant Professor – Chemistry positions across India in both private and government affiliated institutions.
Current Job Opportunities
Here are some institutions with recent or active recruitment for Assistant Professors in Chemistry:
Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh): Actively hiring for Assistant Professor – Applied Chemistry. Qualifications include M.Sc. in Chemistry, with UGC NET/Ph.D. as an added advantage.
Invertis University (Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh): Seeking an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with BPharm, MPharm, and NET/Ph.D. qualifications.
Bharat Institutions (Hyderabad, Telangana): Inviting applications for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Qualifications are as per AICTE/JNTU norms.
Sree Sastha Institute Of Engineering And Technology (Chennai, Tamil Nadu): Has openings for Assistant Professors in Chemistry. A Master’s degree is required, and candidates with only an M.Sc. must have cleared NET/SET.
University of Lucknow (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh): Has posted recent notifications regarding the requirement of assistant professors in various subjects, including chemistry, in affiliated colleges.
Amity University (Various locations including Noida, Kolkata, Mohali): Frequently invites applications for Assistant Professor/Lecturer positions in Pharmacy and related fields.
Sardar Raja College of Engineering (Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu): Seeking educators for the role of Asst. Professor in Chemistry, requiring qualified candidates (TET/NET/SET where applicable).
General Requirements
The standard eligibility criteria for an Assistant Professor position in India, as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms, typically include:
A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks.
National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET/SLET) is the minimum eligibility condition for appointment in colleges.
Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC Regulations are exempted from qualifying in NET/SET/SLET.
Where to Find More Postings
University & College Websites: Regularly check the “Careers” or “Vacancies” section of specific university and college websites (e.g., University of Lucknow, Amity University, IITs, NITs, Central Universities).
Academic Job Portals: Websites such as the UGC’s Academic Job Portal, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Shine often list current openings in academic institutions.
Government Job Portals: For government-specific positions (e.g., at research organizations like BARC, CSIR labs, or government colleges), monitor official government recruitment websites.
Newspapers/Employment News: Many government and private institutions advertise posts in national newspapers or the weekly Employment News.