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    Wednesday, March 25, 2026

    Principal Recruitment at St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi

    About Job

    St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, a premier institution accredited with 'A++' Grade by NAAC, is seeking applications for the highly esteemed leadership role of Principal. This is a direct recruitment opportunity based purely on academic merit and extensive research contributions, adhering strictly to UGC norms. The successful candidate will lead this historic college located in the University Enclave, North Campus, New Delhi, for an initial term of five years. Preference is given to candidates belonging to the Church of North India (CNI) or churches in communion with CNI.

    Principal Recruitment at St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
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    Job Summary

    Organization: St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi

    Job Title: Principal

    Application Deadline: 25 March 2026

    Details of Position

    Post Name Vacancies Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit
    Principal 1 As per UGC Norms Maximum 60 Years

    Eligibility Details

    Educational Qualification

    • A mandatory Ph.D. Degree is required.
    • Must currently hold the position of Professor/Associate Professor with a minimum of fifteen years of total teaching/research/administration experience in recognized Universities, Colleges, or other institutions of higher education.
    • A minimum of 10 research publications in UGC CARE List or SCOPUS peer-reviewed journals is necessary.
    • Applicants must achieve a minimum Research Score of 110, calculated as per Section I of the UGC Regulations screening criteria.

    Age Limit

    • Candidates must be under 60 years of age as of the closing date, 25th March 2026.
    • The appointment duration is 5 years, which can be extended for another 5 years based on satisfactory performance reviews.

    Mandatory Requirements & Screening

    • Submission of a Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the parent department/organization during the application process is essential.
    • Applicants must provide concrete evidence supporting their claims regarding publications, research projects (sanction/completion letters), patents, and ICT initiatives.
    • Selection heavily relies on the calculation of an Academic/Research Score covering publications, projects, guidance, and pedagogical innovation.

    Application Details

    Application Deadline: 25 March 2026

    Application Method: Online submission via the official portal, requiring upload of all supporting documentation.

    Required Documents:

    • Ph.D. Degree Certificate
    • Evidence of Research Publications (Copies of articles)
    • Experience Certificates (Proof of 15 years teaching/research/administration)
    • Documentation supporting the Research Score calculation (Project letters, Patent documents)
    • Vigilance Clearance Certificate

    Important Conditions

    • Selection is strictly merit-based via screening of academic and research scores; no written examination is conducted.
    • Candidates belonging to the Church of North India (CNI) or churches in communion with CNI are preferred.
    • The term of appointment is fixed at five years, subject to extension.
    • All scoring is based on the detailed criteria provided in the official UGC/University guidelines.

    Mode of Selection

    Selection is purely merit-based through the scoring and screening of submitted applications against UGC criteria. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to an interview/interaction stage before final recommendation by the Supreme Council.

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