BBAU Lucknow Teaching Positions Recruitment 2026

BBAU Lucknow Teaching Positions Recruitment 2026

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, a Central University, has invited online applications for 24 Teaching Positions – Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor – across various departments at its main campus in Lucknow and its Satellite Centre at Amethi. Online applications can be submitted from 10 September 2026 to 19 October 2026.

BBAU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Pay Level by Position

Departments and Key Positions (Sample)

Note: This is a representative summary. The complete list of 24 position codes (T101 to T314), department-wise category breakup, and eligibility details are available in the official notification.

A Note on Reservation Codes in the Position Table

The position codes in the official notification (T101 through T314) each carry a specific reservation category, UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwBD, meaning candidates should identify the exact code matching both their department of interest and their own eligible category before applying, since a general subject match without the correct category alignment would not translate into eligibility for that specific advertised post.

Application Fee

• General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: Rs. 1,000 (Non-Refundable).
• SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Women candidates: Rs. 500 (Non-Refundable).

How to Apply

1. Fill the online application form on the University website: www.bbau.ac.in.
2. Prepare self-attested PDF copies of all supporting documents before starting the online application process.
3. Complete the online application, along with fee submission, between 10 September 2026 and 19 October 2026, 23:59:59 hrs.
4. Candidates already in Government/PSU/University service should apply through proper channel, uploading the endorsement; an advance copy may be sent directly if necessary.
5. For posts earmarked for deputation basis, route the application through proper channel with a hard copy of the online form, self-attested documents, SAR for the last 5 years, Vigilance clearance, and NOC, reaching the Registrar, BBAU within 10 days of the online submission deadline.

Distinguishing Regular Positions from the Amethi Satellite Centre Roles

Candidates should carefully note the difference between the Regular Positions at the main Lucknow campus and the distinct set of Professor-cum-Resident Director, Associate Professor-cum-Deputy Director, and Assistant Professor-cum-Assistant Director roles at the Amethi Satellite Centre, since the latter combine academic teaching responsibilities with administrative leadership of the satellite campus, and are likely to require candidates comfortable with both academic and institutional management duties simultaneously.

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Special Note for Earlier Applicants

Candidates who had applied against Advertisement No. BBAU/T/01/2025 (dated 14.11.2025) for certain positions (Associate Professor – Human Development & Family Studies; Professor – Human Rights; Professor – Law) and were found eligible after screening need not apply again; their earlier application form will be considered under this fresh advertisement.

General Instructions

• The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post(s) at any time without assigning any reason; the number of positions is subject to change.
• The University may draw a reserve panel against possible future vacancies, and may increase, decrease, or not fill any advertised post.
• The list of shortlisted candidates, and interview date/time/venue details, will be published only on the University website. Call letters will be sent only to the registered email ID.
• Candidates should regularly visit www.bbau.ac.in for corrigendum, changes, or updates related to the recruitment process.

About Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow is a Central University offering programmes across social sciences, humanities, sciences, law, education, and engineering, with a Satellite Centre in Amethi extending its academic footprint beyond Lucknow. This 24-position teaching recruitment spans a wide range of disciplines, from Economics and Public Administration to Civil Engineering and Demographic Studies, reflecting the University’s multidisciplinary academic structure.

Why the School of Education Cluster Offers the Most Openings

With 13 of the 24 total positions concentrated in the School of Education alone, spanning Foundation Courses as well as subject-specific Assistant Professor posts in Chemistry, Zoology, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Sanskrit, Fine Arts, and Music, candidates with an M.Ed. or relevant subject specialization combined with education qualifications have the strongest concentration of opportunities in this recruitment cycle compared to other departments.

Understanding the Deputation-Basis Positions

Since certain positions in this recruitment, including the Professor-cum-Resident Director and associated Deputy/Assistant Director roles at the Amethi Satellite Centre, are available on deputation basis, candidates already working in Government, PSU, or academic institutions who wish to apply for these specific roles must follow the additional deputation application procedure, including routing their application through proper channel and submitting Vigilance clearance and NOC documents within 10 days of the online deadline.

Preparing Documents Given the Broad Discipline Range

Since positions span disciplines from Economics and Public Administration to Civil Engineering, Law, and various School of Education subjects, candidates should prepare discipline-specific supporting evidence, research publications, and syllabi/course details relevant to their applied position well ahead of starting the online form, given the self-attested PDF upload requirement flagged in the notification’s application instructions.

Why In-Service Candidates Should Start the NOC Process Early

Candidates currently employed in Government, PSU, or academic institutions who intend to apply through proper channel should initiate their internal NOC/endorsement request well ahead of the 19 October 2026 deadline, since obtaining institutional sign-off can take time, and the notification is clear that final consideration for such applicants depends on submitting the original endorsement if called for interview.

Why Central University Positions Attract Strong Applicant Interest

Positions at Central Universities like BBAU are governed by UGC pay scales and service conditions that offer long-term academic career stability, research support, and pension-linked benefits typically stronger than many state university or private institution roles, which tends to draw a wide pool of applicants for each advertised post. Given this level of interest across 24 positions spanning diverse disciplines, candidates should ensure their application, publications, and supporting documents are complete and well-organized, since incomplete submissions risk being screened out before reaching the interview stage.

Final Word

Eligible candidates for Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor positions across BBAU Lucknow’s various departments should review the complete position-wise eligibility on www.bbau.ac.in and submit their online application, along with the applicable fee, between 10 September 2026 and 19 October 2026.

How Reserve Panels Could Benefit Later Applicants

Since the University has reserved the right to draw reserve panels against possible future vacancies, candidates who are shortlisted and interviewed but not selected for their applied position in this cycle may still be considered later if additional vacancies arise in the same or related categories, without needing to go through a fresh recruitment cycle. This provision can work in favour of strong candidates even if they narrowly miss selection in the immediate round.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Apply Online / Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What positions are advertised by BBAU Lucknow?

Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor, 24 posts across various departments.

2. What is the online application window?

10 September 2026 to 19 October 2026, 23:59:59 hrs.

3. What is the application fee?

Rs. 1,000 (General/OBC) or Rs. 500 (SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Women).

4. What is the pay level for Professor?

Academic Level 14, Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200.

5. Do candidates who applied under the 2025 advertisement need to reapply?

No, for specific positions (Human Development & Family Studies, Human Rights, Law), eligible earlier applicants’ forms will be considered.

6. How do I apply?

Online at www.bbau.ac.in.

7. Is there a Satellite Centre involved?

Yes, positions are also advertised for the Satellite Centre at Amethi.

8. Are any posts on deputation basis?

Yes, certain posts including Professor-cum-Resident Director are available on deputation basis.

9. Can in-service candidates apply?

Yes, but they must apply through proper channel with an endorsement from their employer.

10. Can the University withdraw advertised posts?

Yes, the University reserves the right to withdraw any post without assigning reason.

11. Where will the interview shortlist be published?

Only on the University website, www.bbau.ac.in.

12. How will call letters be sent?

Only to the candidate’s registered email ID.

13. What is the essential documentation requirement?

Self-attested PDF copies of all supporting documents, uploaded during the online application.

14. What is the selection process for teaching positions?

Shortlisting followed by an interview; final selection is based on interview performance.

15. What is the advertisement number?

BBAU/T/01/2026, dated 10/09/2026.