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National Forensic Sciences University Dharwad (NFSU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 Assistant Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NFSU website. The last date to submit the application form is 28-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the NFSU Assistant Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Join Us on Add us on WhatsApp Telegram Arattai Trending Govt Jobs RRB Isolated Category 08/2025 2026 NCERT Non Teaching Online Form 2025 Bombay High Court 2381 Various Vacancy Online Form 2025 SSC 25487 GD Constable Online Form 2025 Gujarat Police 13591 PSI and Constable Online Form 2025 Advertisement Event Date / Details Date of Advertisement 05/12/2025 Date of Commencement of Online Application 08/12/2025 Last Date of Online Application 28/12/2025 up to 5.00 PM Schedule of Interview May be 2nd or 3rd week of January 2026 (to be notified) Company Name National Forensic Sciences University, Dharwad Campus (NFSU Dharwad) Post Name Assistant Professor (Contractual) – Forensic Science, Computer Science/Cyber Security/Digital Forensics, Physics, Mathematics No of Posts 05 Salary Assistant Professor (Regular remuneration): Rs. 90,000/- per month; Assistant Professor (Lower remuneration): Rs. 75,000/- per month; Lecturer: Rs. 68,000/- per month. Qualification Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class in preceding Master’s degree in respective area as per detailed criteria; alternative criteria for candidates with Master’s degree plus NET or only Master’s degree with first class/60% for lower remuneration posts. Age Limit Maximum age 45 years for all Assistant Professor positions; upper age reckoned as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applications. Start Date for Apply 08/12/2025 (Date of Commencement of Online Application) Last Date for Apply 28/12/2025 (Last date of Online Application up to 5.00 PM) Official Website https://nfsu.ac.in/career and https://dharwad.nfsu.ac.in Post Domain/Field No. of Vacancies Assistant Professor (Contractual) Forensic Science 02 Assistant Professor (Contractual) Computer Science / Cyber Security / Digital Forensics 01 Assistant Professor (Contractual) Physics 01 Assistant Professor (Contractual) Mathematics 01 Total 05 Assistant Professor (Forensic Sciences): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences or equivalent with specialization in Forensic Biology/Biotechnology/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Forensic Anthropology/Criminology; additional requirement of a minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute. Assistant Professor (Computer Science/Cyber Security/Digital Forensics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. ME/M.Tech with specialization in Computer Science & Engineering/Cyber Security/Information Security/Network Technology/Information Technology/Quantum Security/Blockchain/Hardware Security; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute and certifications in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Security. Assistant Professor (Mathematics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Mathematics; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute. Assistant Professor (Physics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences with specialization in Physics/Forensic Physics/Ballistic; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute. Alternative criteria for lower remuneration Assistant Professor/Lecturer: Candidates with Master’s degree with minimum first class or 60% in relevant discipline and qualified UGC/CSIR NET shall be considered for Assistant Professor (contractual) with Rs. 75,000/- per month; where NET not conducted, candidates with Master’s degree with first class or 60% and very good academic record may be considered for Assistant Professor with Rs. 68,000/- per month; candidates with minimum qualifying Master’s degree with first class or 60% and very good academic record shall be considered for Lecturer (contractual) with Rs. 68,000/- per month. Assistant Professor (Regular remuneration): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 90,000/- per month (for candidates having Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline). Assistant Professor (Lower remuneration): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 75,000/- per month (for candidates with Master’s degree with first class/60% and qualified UGC/CSIR NET in relevant branch). Assistant Professor (when NET not conducted in desired subject, with Master’s degree and very good academic record): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 68,000/- per month. Lecturer (Contractual): Candidates having minimum qualifying Master’s degree with first class or 60% or equivalent at Master’s level and very good academic record throughout shall be paid consolidated remuneration of Rs. 68,000/- per month. Maximum age: 45 years for all Assistant Professor positions in all disciplines. The upper age limit will be reckoned as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applications. For General category, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 1,000/-. For SC/ST candidates: Rs. 500/-. For Women and PwD candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee. A copy of the transaction receipt should be uploaded with the application form. Method of payment: BHIM or QR code or payment through NEFT to “National Forensic Sciences University Dharwad”, Account No. 2248100100002804, Punjab National Bank, IFSC Code PUNB0224810. The application received in response to the advertisement will be scrutinized and only shortlisted candidates will be considered for the further selection process. A personal interview shall be conducted and details will be notified on the NFSU website; shortlisted candidates will be informed in due course as per recommendation of the screening committee. The University may conduct a screening test before the interview on the same day or one day prior to interview date, if the number of applications is more. Mode of selection includes personal interview and, if conducted, screening test; candidates who appeared for interview may be considered for a lower post if otherwise suitable. The filling up of the advertised posts shall be on need basis and purely temporary; engagement does not confer any right or title to claim permanent appointment at the University. The posts are contractual for a period of 11 months which can be further extended on the basis of performance or till the recruitment of regular incumbent is done or whichever is earlier. The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts without assigning any reason and to accept or reject any application. The University shall verify antecedents and documents submitted by candidates at the time of appointment; if documents are found fake or information suppressed, services are liable to be terminated. NFSU Dharwad Campus reserves the right to offer the post at a level lower than advertised, draw reserve panels, consider candidates in-absentia, relax qualifications/experience, or increase/decrease number of posts. The interview will be conducted in offline mode only; online interview requests will not be entertained and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. These recruitments shall be made in compliance with the Reservation Policy of the Government of India and upper age limit will be reckoned as on last date of application. Qualifications must be obtained from UGC recognized universities/deemed universities or RCI/BCI/PCI/AICTE approved autonomous institutions and should be equivalent to AIU-recognized courses where applicable. Papers published only in UGC Care approved list, SCOPUS, Thomson Reuter, Emerald, ABDC or other internationally renowned journals will be considered. Candidate will be required to produce all original documents relating to educational qualifications, experience and other essential requirements at the time of interview, failing which candidature stands cancelled. All candidates are required to fill the application form available on university website (https://nfsu.ac.in/career). Apply through the given online link and upload the filled application form along with other required documents in a single PDF file before the last date of application. The incomplete application form will not be entertained; hard copy of the application form with other documents will be required to be submitted at the time of interview. Candidates applying for more than one post should pay the application fee separately and submit separate applications for each post, otherwise the application will be summarily rejected. The candidates will be shortlisted for interviews based on the eligibility criteria and information will be placed on the university website and forwarded to candidates’ registered email. All communication to eligible candidates will be by email only; for queries, candidates may contact NFSU Dharwad Campus authorities via email at [email protected]. Apply Online: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result Vacancy: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here Follow Us on Add us on Google News Twitter 1. What is the starting date to apply for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: The date of commencement of online application is 08/12/2025. 2. What is the last apply date for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: The last date of online application is 28/12/2025 up to 5.00 PM. 3. What is the eligibility to apply for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor (Forensic Science) 2025? Ans: Ph.D. in relevant discipline and first class M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences or equivalent with specialization in Forensic Biology/Biotechnology/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Forensic Anthropology/Criminology and at least two publications in renowned journals. 4. What is the maximum age limit to apply for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: The maximum age limit is 45 years, reckoned as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applications. 5. How many vacancies are being recruited under NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: A total of 05 vacancies: 02 in Forensic Science, 01 in Computer Science/Cyber Security/Digital Forensics, 01 in Physics and 01 in Mathematics. 6. What is the consolidated monthly salary for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor posts? Ans: Assistant Professor (Regular remuneration) gets Rs. 90,000/- per month; Assistant Professor (Lower remuneration) gets Rs. 75,000/- or Rs. 68,000/- per month depending on qualifications; Lecturer gets Rs. 68,000/- per month. 7. Is there any application fee for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: Yes, General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay Rs. 1,000/-, SC/ST candidates Rs. 500/-, while Women and PwD candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. 8. What is the mode of selection for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: Selection is through shortlisting based on eligibility, followed by personal interview; a screening test may be conducted before interview if applications are many. 9. How can candidates apply for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: Candidates must fill the application form from the university website, apply through the given online link, and upload the filled form with required documents in a single PDF before the last date. 10. Will the contractual engagement under this recruitment lead to permanent appointment at NFSU Dharwad? Ans: No, the engagement is purely temporary and contractual and does not confer any right or title to claim permanent appointment at the University. 11. Where will updates and interview schedules be published for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025? Ans: All updates, including interview schedules and shortlisting information, will be published on the university website and communicated to candidates via their registered email. 12. What is the tenure of engagement for NFSU Dharwad Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts? Ans: The tenure is 11 months, extendable on the basis of performance or till regular recruitment is done, whichever is earlier.

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Assistant Professor (Contractual) – Forensic Science, Computer Science/Cyber Security/Digital Forensics, Physics, Mathematics

• Assistant Professor (Forensic Sciences): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences or equivalent with specialization in Forensic Biology/Biotechnology/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Forensic Anthropology/Criminology; additional requirement of a minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute.
• Assistant Professor (Computer Science/Cyber Security/Digital Forensics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. ME/M.Tech with specialization in Computer Science & Engineering/Cyber Security/Information Security/Network Technology/Information Technology/Quantum Security/Blockchain/Hardware Security; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute and certifications in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Security.
• Assistant Professor (Mathematics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Mathematics; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute.
• Assistant Professor (Physics): Ph.D. in relevant discipline; first class in preceding degree i.e. M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences with specialization in Physics/Forensic Physics/Ballistic; minimum of two publications in renowned journals of repute.
• Alternative criteria for lower remuneration Assistant Professor/Lecturer: Candidates with Master’s degree with minimum first class or 60% in relevant discipline and qualified UGC/CSIR NET shall be considered for Assistant Professor (contractual) with Rs. 75,000/- per month; where NET not conducted, candidates with Master’s degree with first class or 60% and very good academic record may be considered for Assistant Professor with Rs. 68,000/- per month; candidates with minimum qualifying Master’s degree with first class or 60% and very good academic record shall be considered for Lecturer (contractual) with Rs. 68,000/- per month.

• Maximum age: 45 years for all Assistant Professor positions in all disciplines.
• The upper age limit will be reckoned as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applications.

• For General category, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 1,000/-.
• For SC/ST candidates: Rs. 500/-.
• For Women and PwD candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee.
• A copy of the transaction receipt should be uploaded with the application form.
• Method of payment: BHIM or QR code or payment through NEFT to “National Forensic Sciences University Dharwad”, Account No. 2248100100002804, Punjab National Bank, IFSC Code PUNB0224810.

• The application received in response to the advertisement will be scrutinized and only shortlisted candidates will be considered for the further selection process.
• A personal interview shall be conducted and details will be notified on the NFSU website; shortlisted candidates will be informed in due course as per recommendation of the screening committee.
• The University may conduct a screening test before the interview on the same day or one day prior to interview date, if the number of applications is more.
• Mode of selection includes personal interview and, if conducted, screening test; candidates who appeared for interview may be considered for a lower post if otherwise suitable.

• All candidates are required to fill the application form available on university website (https://nfsu.ac.in/career).
• Apply through the given online link and upload the filled application form along with other required documents in a single PDF file before the last date of application.
• The incomplete application form will not be entertained; hard copy of the application form with other documents will be required to be submitted at the time of interview.
• Candidates applying for more than one post should pay the application fee separately and submit separate applications for each post, otherwise the application will be summarily rejected.
• The candidates will be shortlisted for interviews based on the eligibility criteria and information will be placed on the university website and forwarded to candidates’ registered email.
• All communication to eligible candidates will be by email only; for queries, candidates may contact NFSU Dharwad Campus authorities via email at .

• Assistant Professor (Regular remuneration): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 90,000/- per month (for candidates having Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline).
• Assistant Professor (Lower remuneration): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 75,000/- per month (for candidates with Master’s degree with first class/60% and qualified UGC/CSIR NET in relevant branch).
• Assistant Professor (when NET not conducted in desired subject, with Master’s degree and very good academic record): Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 68,000/- per month.
• Lecturer (Contractual): Candidates having minimum qualifying Master’s degree with first class or 60% or equivalent at Master’s level and very good academic record throughout shall be paid consolidated remuneration of Rs. 68,000/- per month.