About Job
Keshav Mahavidyalaya, an institution under the University of Delhi and 100% funded by Govt. of NCT of Delhi, invites applications for the distinguished post of Principal. This is a direct recruitment opportunity advertised across India, seeking experienced academic leaders to guide the college. The appointment will be made based on merit following a rigorous screening and selection procedure involving committees constituted as per University norms. Interested candidates should review the detailed eligibility criteria, which include specific requirements for publications and research scores as outlined by the UGC regulations.
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Job Summary
Organization: Keshav Mahavidyalaya (University of Delhi)
Position: Principal
Advertisement No.: KMV/F-6/10/2026/ or Advt. No KMV/Principal/2026/1
Date of Advertisement: 25.02.2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 23rd March, 2026 (or two weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News, whichever is later).
Details of Position
| Position | Pay Scale/Level | Location | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Academic Pay Level 14 of 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix | H-4-5 Zone, Pitam Pura, Delhi-110034 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Qualifications & Experience (As per UGC Regulations for Colleges, excluding Education, Physical Education, and Medical Colleges):
- Possess a Ph.D. Degree.
- Must be a Professor/Associate Professor with at least fifteen years of total teaching/research experience in universities, Colleges, or other institutions of higher education.
- A minimum of 10 research publications in UGC Care List and SCOPUS Publications.
- A minimum Research Score of 110 as per Annexure V guidelines.
Other Requirements:
- Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications and experience as on the closing date of application.
- The time taken to acquire M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree shall not count as teaching/research experience. However, active service spent simultaneously on research degree without leave counts as teaching experience.
Note: Detailed screening guidelines, including scoring criteria for research (Total 110 required), are available on the College website.
Application Details
Application Deadline: 23rd March, 2026.
Method of Application: Online mode only, via web-link https://rec.uod.ac.in.
Application Fee: Rs. 2000/-. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. No offline forms accepted.
Required Documents (to be uploaded/produced):
- Prescribed Application Form, completed online.
- Certificates/testimonials for academic qualifications, experience, and category, duly self-certified copies at the time of interview.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the parent department/organization/institution must be uploaded at the time of applying.
- Applicants serving in Government/PSUs must submit 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the employer at the time of interview (if not uploaded earlier).
Important Links
Any addendum/corrigendum shall be posted only on the College website.
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