Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is hiring for 7 posts at its Centre for Vedic Science (Vedic Vigyan Kendra). The posts are 2 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors, 1 Assistant Librarian and 1 Computer Programmer. The Government of Uttar Pradesh sanctioned these posts. You must apply online and pay the fee by 12 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The signed printout of the form, with your enclosures, must then reach BHU in Varanasi by 17 November 2026.
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The official notification gives an age limit only for the Computer Programmer post. It does not specify the age limit for the Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Assistant Librarian posts.
About BHU
Banaras Hindu University is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Its letterhead describes it as an institution of national importance established by an Act of Parliament. These posts are at the university's Centre for Vedic Science, also called the Vedic Vigyan Kendra. The Government of Uttar Pradesh sanctioned the posts.
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BHU Assistant Professor and Other Posts Eligibility 2026
Only Indian citizens can apply. Eligibility is judged as on 12.11.2026, the last date for online applications.
Age Limit
The age limit for the Computer Programmer post is 45 years. Age relaxations for SC, ST and OBC candidates and for persons with disabilities follow the Government of India reservation policy and its later directives.
Associate Professor (Vedic Studies) - VVK01
- A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned discipline (Veda).
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale). The Master's must be in Veda, or you must have studied at least 04 papers of Veda in your Master's/PG course.
- At least eight years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor. This must be in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry.
- At least seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC Care/SC listed journals, and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2.
- Knowledge of Sanskrit language.
- Desirable: qualifications, research experience and published work on Vedic Science.
- Desirable: being a renowned traditional Vedic scholar with practical knowledge of Śraut/Smārta Yajňa etc.
Assistant Professor - VVK02, VVK03, VVK04
You must meet Option A or Option B.
Option A has two parts:
- A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a concerned, relevant or allied subject, from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university.
- NET (UGC or CSIR) or an accredited test like SLET/SET. Instead of NET, a Ph.D. awarded under the UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2009 or 2016 also qualifies.
Option B: a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU (Shanghai) at any time.
Subjects that count, by post:
Candidates who registered for a Ph.D. before July 11, 2009 do not need NET/SLET/SET if all of these conditions are met:
- The Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode.
- At least two external examiners evaluated the thesis.
- An open viva voce was held.
- Two research papers from the Ph.D. work were published, at least one of them in a refereed journal.
- Two papers from the Ph.D. work were presented at conferences or seminars sponsored or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR or a similar agency.
The Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the university concerned must certify these conditions. NET/SLET/SET is also not needed in disciplines where no such test is held.
Desirable for VVK02 and VVK03: knowledge of Sanskrit and practical knowledge of Vedic Science and Śraut/Smārta Yajňa etc.
Desirable for VVK04: knowledge of Sanskrit, practical knowledge of Vedic Science, Yajňa Paddhati and Vāstuśāstra, and experimental study of planetary calculations.
Assistant Librarian - VVK05
- A Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
- A consistently good academic record, with knowledge of library computerisation.
- NET (UGC or CSIR), SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. in the concerned subject under the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. The same pre-July 11, 2009 Ph.D. exemption applies.
- Desirable: knowledge of Sanskrit up to B.A./Shastri level.
- Desirable: work experience in libraries of Indological studies.
Computer Programmer - VVK06
You need one of these two combinations:
- B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade point, plus five years of programming experience.
- M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering, M.Sc. Computer Science or MCA with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade point, plus three years of programming experience.
The experience should be in languages like C/C++/JAVA and in databases such as MySQL/ORACLE with PHP, under WINDOWS/LINUX/UNIX. It must come from a recognised central, state or autonomous body, a PSU or a reputed private organisation.
Desirable:
- Experience of web designing and data processing, and basic knowledge of hardware.
- Experience of designing and maintaining a computer lab and other labs.
- Knowledge of Sanskrit and practical knowledge of Vedic Science.
The official notification gives the discipline-specific eligibility for each post in full. Check it before you apply.
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Application Fee
The fee is Rs. 1000/-. It is non-refundable and is paid online by Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
The notice's header charges the fee to UR and OBC candidates for Teaching and Group 'A' posts. SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing. The "Points to Note" section also exempts women and transgender candidates.
If you applied under Advt. No. 09/2025–2026 dated 08.04.2026, you may apply afresh or update your form without paying the fee again.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Selection follows UGC norms for both teaching and non-teaching posts at the Vedic Vigyan Kendra.
- For Assistant Professor, the academic score in Appendix II (Table 3A for Universities, Table 3B for Colleges) of the UGC Regulations 2018 is used only to shortlist candidates for interview. The final selection depends only on interview performance.
- Meeting the eligibility rules does not guarantee an interview call. BHU may use stricter criteria to shortlist, including a written test.
- For Group A posts, preference goes to candidates with higher qualifications and merit, or with higher marks in the written test.
- For posts with a specialisation, shortlisting may be done only from candidates who have that specialisation.
How to Apply for BHU Assistant Professor and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
- Register on the Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal on the BHU website. The application runs on the Samarth/CU-Chayan portal, and the Vedic Vigyan Kendra has its own separate online form.
- Keep these ready to upload: a passport-size photograph in JPEG format of no more than 50 kb, and a scan of your signature of no more than 50 KB.
- Fill every mandatory field. Click "Save and Proceed" after each tab. Incomplete applications are rejected. If you are logged out, log in again with the details BHU emailed to you.
- State your specialisation for posts that have one.
- Submit a separate application for each position. A reserved-category candidate who also wants to be considered for unreserved posts must fill separate forms for the reserved and unreserved posts.
- Pay the fee online by 12 November 2026. You cannot change anything after final submission.
- Download the PDF of the application. Print and sign it, and have it forwarded by your employer if you are employed.
- Send the printout with all enclosures to the Office of the Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, Holkar House, B.H.U., Varanasi-221005 (U.P.). It must reach by 17 November 2026.
Documents to send or keep ready:
- The signed printout of the online form, with all enclosures.
- If you are employed, apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate from your employer before the interview.
- For the pre-2009 Ph.D. exemption, a certificate from the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs).
For technical problems, email [email protected]. The phone number is 0542-2368781.
Other Conditions
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate. BHU will not reply to interim correspondence.
- BHU will check documents and antecedents at appointment or during service. Fake documents or hidden antecedents lead to termination.
- The university may withdraw any advertised post at any time without giving a reason. It may also correct mistakes in the selection process even after an appointment letter is issued.
- The teaching posts at the Centre for Vedic Science that were advertised on deputation under Advt. No. 06/2024–2025 dated 16.12.2024 are cancelled. Those applicants can claim a refund by emailing the Deputy Registrar (RAC) at [email protected]. Include your post details, transaction ID and bank account details.
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