Notification No: NFSU/RECRUIT/FAC/02/2024 Date 12.06.
2024
ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL TEACHING STAFF
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an Institution of National
Importance invites application for Academic Staff positions on a contractual basis for its
Gandhinagar Gujarat campus from exceptionally motivated candidates who has a passion
for research. NFSU promotes interdisciplinary culture and academic staff who can
collaborate with academic fraternity of the University in interdisciplinary areas of Forensic
Science and allied branches as appended-
School of Forensic Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Biotechnology, Forensic Physics, Ballistics,
Sciences DNA &Fingerprint Science, General Chemistry, General Physics, General
Biology, Cyber Forensics, Forensic Journalism.
School of Cyber Cyber Security, Digital forensics, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning,
Security & Digital Darknet & Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Semiconductor Security & Forensics,
Forensics Mathematics, IT & Computer Science.
School of Management Forensic Accounting, Accounts & Finance, Healthcare & Hospital Management,
Studies Statistics & Research Methodology, General Management, Data Science, Data
Analytics, Business Intelligence, French Language, and Cyber Security
Management.
School of Engineering & Civil Engineering, Forensic Structural Engineering, Nanotechnology, Forensic
Technology Nano Technology
School of Pharmacy Forensic Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals & Quality Assurance, Environmental
Forensics, Pharmacology, Novel Drug Delivery.
School of Law, Forensic Law, Statistics and Research Methodology, Information Technology.
Justice & Policy studies
School of Behavioural Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Criminology,
Forensics Behavioral Science
School of Police Police Science, Internal Security, Border Security.
Science and Homeland
security
School of Medico Legal Forensic Toxicology and Forensic Nursing.
Studies
School of Open IT/Computer Application
Learning
The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in research in a specific area of
specialization in terms of guidance of Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. students, good record
of sponsored research, publications in reputed journals and referred conferences/ patents,
laboratory/ course development and/ or other recognized relevant professional activities
faculty members are expected to teach courses, carry out research, design and engage in
university development and conduct training program and consultancy.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CONTRACTUAL)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class at the preceding degree or
equivalent in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout.
Remuneration for Asst Professor: Consolidated fixed monthly remuneration of Rs.90,000/-
only.
Consolidated Remuneration:
1.) Assistant Professor (Regular remuneration): Consolidated fixed monthly
remuneration of Rs. 90,000/- only.
2.) Assistant Professor (Lower remuneration): Consolidated fixed monthly
remuneration of Rs. 75,000/- only.
3.) Lecturer: Consolidated fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 68,000/- only.
Note: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline with minimum first class or 60 %
or equivalent at the preceding degree in relevant discipline from recognized university with
very good academic record throughout shall be considered for the post of Assistant Professor
(contractual) and will be paid consolidated remuneration of Rs 90000/- per month.
In case, qualified & suitable candidate are not found for the post of Assistant Professor in any
of the disciplines, the University may appoint Contractual Faculty at Lower Remuneration;
either as Assistant Professor or Lecturer’s position. The details of the same are as under:
a.) Candidates having Master degree with minimum first class or 60% or equivalent in relevant
discipline from recognized university with very good academic record throughout and qualified
NET Exam in relevant branch shall be considered for the post of Assistant Professor-Lower
Remuneration (contractual) and will be paid consolidated remuneration of Rs. 75000/- per
month
b.) In case the NET exam is not conducted by UGC in the particular desired subject, then the
candidates having Master degree with minimum first class or 60% or equivalent at masters’
level in relevant discipline from recognized university with very good academic record
throughout shall be considered for the post of Lecturer (contractual) and will be paid
consolidated remuneration of Rs 68000/- per month.
c.) Candidates having minimum qualifying degree i.e. Masters Degree with minimum first class or
60% or equivalent at masters level in relevant discipline from recognized university with very
good academic record throughout shall be considered for the post of Lecturer (contractual) and
will be paid consolidated remuneration of Rs 68000/- per month.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Candidates appeared for interview, may be considered for lower post if they are
otherwise found suitable.
2. Courses offered by autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant
course approved/ recognized by Association of Indian University (AIU).
3. The University may conduct screening test before the interview on the same day
or one day prior to interview date, if the number of applications are more.
4. The University reserves the right to place the candidate after selection in any
of the University campus where the subject specific vacancy exists.
5. Contractual appointment will be for eleven months or till regular appointment is
made, whichever is earlier.
6. Candidates are advised to visit the website of NFSU (https://www.nfsu.ac.in/career)
regularly for updates. Amendments and corrigendum (if any), will be placed on the
University website only.
7. Candidates need to fill online Application form with an updated and latest profile against
this advertisement before the last date of application.
8. These recruitments shall be made in compliance with Reservation Policy of Government
of India.
9. LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION IS 07-07-2024 (06:00
PM).
10. Schedule of interview may be between 31st July to 07th August 2024.
11. The candidates will be shortlisted for interviews based on the eligibility criteria. The
information in this regard will be placed on the university website & also will be forwarded
to the candidate’s registered email.
12. University will intimate the candidate about the interview schedule through
website. Also the discipline wise interview schedule shall be placed on NFSU
website on 12-07-2024.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-
1. For details and Application Form, please log onto National Forensic Sciences
University Gandhinagar website https://www.nfsu.ac.in/career
2. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
3. Papers published ONLY in UGC Care approved list, SCOPUS, Thomson Reuter,
Emerald, Elsevier, ABDC Journals or any other internationally renowned journals will
be considered.
4. Mere fulfillment of the above-mentioned qualifications and experience does
not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
5. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the positions and fill or not
to fill positions in any of the appended/ and or any other specialization(s).
6. No correspondence, whatsoever, will be entertained from candidates regarding,
conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview or
selection.
7. Salary for French Language Instructor will be INR 50,000 per month.
Other Terms and conditions:
a) The posts listed below are temporary positions and on contractual basis for 11 months or till
the recruitment for the position is filled against the regular vacancy or whichever is earlier.
b) One set of self-attested documents (degree/marksheet /experience certificate etc) should be
submitted to the recruitment cell at the time of the Interview.
c) The original certificate(s) must be presented at the time of the interview.
d) Applicants working elsewhere should furnish No Objection Certificate from their
employer while appearing for interview.
e) If the applicant is pursuing Full Time Ph.D., he/she must furnish No Objection
Certificate and prior approval obtained from Head of Institution.
f) Application Fees is INR 500
For queries, please contact University authorities via email at recruitment_2024@nfsu.ac.in
General information about the University, its Schools, and its courses can be found on the website links
mentioned at www.nfsu.ac.in
All qualifications must be from UGC recognized University/ Deemed University or
RCI/BCI/PCI/AICTE approved autonomous institution (wherever applicable). The
courses offered by autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant
course approved/recognized by Association of Indian University (AIU).
NFSU, Gandhinagar invites online applications for contractual engagement of
Assistant Professors, Lecturers in the following areas from eligible candidates-
School Domain/Field No of
Vacancies
General Chemistry
School of Forensic 01
Science (SFS) -12 Posts Forensic Chemistry
Fore
02
Forensic Multimedia
01
DNA/Biotechnology
01
Fingerprint Science/ Questioned Documents
02
Forensic Physics/ Ballistics
01
Forensic Journalism
01
Cyber Forensics
03
School of Medico Legal Toxicology
01
Studies (SMLS)- 5 Posts
Forensic Nursing
04
School of Engineering Forensic Nanotechnology 01
and Technology (SET)-
2
Posts
Forensic Structural Engineering
01
School of Pharmacy
(SPH)-
Forensic /Pharmaceutical Chemistry
5 Posts 01
Biotechnology/ Environmental Forensics
02
Pharmacology
01
Novel Drug Delivery system/ Regulatory affairs
01
School of Management Forensic Accounting/Accounts/Finance/Taxation 05
Studies (SMS)- 17 Posts
General Management & Entrepreneurship 02
Statistics/ Research Methodology 03
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence 02
Hospital & Healthcare Management 02
Digital Forensic/Cyber Security/ IT Auditing 02
French Language Instructor 01
School of Police Science Homeland Security/ Internal Security
02
and Security Studies -
(SPSSS) 6 Posts Police Science & Police Administration
02
Border Security/ Defense Strategies
02
Law 02
School of Law Forensic
Criminal Law 02
Justice and Policy
Studies (SLFJPS) 11 Contract Law/ Tort Law 01
Posts Legal Method/Jurisprudence 01
Computer Application/ IT/ Data Science
02
Law (Statistics) / Research & Methodology
01
Constitutional Law
01
Family Law
01
Forensic Psychology 03
School of Behavioural
Forensics (SBF)- 13 Posts Criminology 02
Clinical Psychology 06
Neuropsychology 02
Mathematics 01
School of Cyber Security Semiconductor Security & Forensics 02
and Digital Forensics
Cyber Security 01
(SCSDF) - 8 Posts
Network Security and Forensics 01
IoT Security & Forensics 01
Blockchain 01
Digital Forensics 01
School of Open Learning IT/Computer applications 01
(SOL)- 1 Post
Total 80
DETAILED ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
School Domain Essential Qualifications
Forensic Physics, Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
Ballistics, DNA, preceding degree (minimum 60 % or equivalent) i.e. M.Sc. in
Forensic Forensic Science with specialization in the appropriate branch
Chemistry, General OR first class or equivalent Master Degree in Chemistry/
Chemistry,
Forensic Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Biology/ Biochemistry/
Biotechnology
Biotechnology/ Human Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Genetics/
,Fingerprint and
Molecular Biology/ Forensic Physics/Ballistics/ Forensic
School of Questioned
Documents, Multimedia/ Forensic Journalism or relevant discipline from
Forensic recognized university with very good academic record
Forensic
Sciences throughout.
Journalism,
Forensic
Multimedia Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Forensic
Science and relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent)at the preceding degree i.e.
Cyber/Digital M.Sc./MCA/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/
Forensics Information Security/ Cyber Security/Digital Forensics/Cyber
Forensics/ Network Technology/ Information Technology/ Data
Science/ Artificial Intelligence/Robotics or relevant discipline
from recognized university or equivalent with very good
academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of IT/
Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics and relevant domain.
School of Toxicology, (i) Ph.D. in Toxicology/ Nursing/ or other relevant discipline;
Medico Forensic (ii) First Class or equivalent (minimum 60 %) Master Degree i.e.
Legal Nursing M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Toxicology,
Studies Forensic Nursing OR M.Sc. in Toxicology /Chemistry/Nursing
/M.Pharm or relevant discipline from recognized university or
equivalent with very good academic record throughout.
Desirable:
(i) Candidate having experience in the field of Medico Legal
Studies/Nursing /Disaster Management/ Toxicology or relevant
field.
(ii) The candidate possessing a Degree/ Diploma in Forensic
Nursing or Forensic Toxicology and relevant field.
Forensic Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
Accounting/ preceding degree (minimum 60% or equivalent) i.e. Master
Accounts/ Degree in Commerce/Accounting/Management/ Economics/
Finance / Data Science/ Data Analytics/ Business Intelligence or relevant
Taxation. discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
(Note: Chartered Accountant shall be considered equivalent to
Master Degree).
Desirable:
(i) Candidate having experience in the field of Forensic
School of Accounting, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business
Management Intelligence and relevant field;
Studies (ii) Candidate possessing a Degree/Diploma in Forensic
Accounting.
Data Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
analytics/Business preceding degree (minimum 60% or equivalent) i.e. Master
Intelligence/ Data Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics/Business intelligence/
Science Business Analytics/Computer Science/Information Technology
or relevant discipline from a recognised university with good
Academic record.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Digital
Forensic /Mobile Forensic/ Cyber Security/ IT auditing and
relevant field
General Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
Management and preceding degree (minimum 60% or equivalent) i.e. Master
Entrepreneurship Degree in Commerce/Entrepreneurship/Management/
Economics/ Business Intelligence or relevant discipline from
recognized university or equivalent with very good academic
record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Entrepreneurship/ Management and relevant field.
Statistics/ Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
Research preceding degree (minimum 60% or equivalent) i.e. Master
Methodology Degree in Statistics / Data Science/ Data Analytics or relevant
discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Statistics
/ Actuarial Sciences and relevant field.
Digital Forensics / Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
Cyber Security /IT (minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Auditing M.Sc./ MCA/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science and
Engineering/ Information Security/ Cyber Security / Digital
Forensics/ Cyber Forensics/ Network Technology/ Data
Science/ Information Technology or relevant discipline from a
recognized universityor equivalent with very good academic
record
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Cyber Security/Digital Forensics/ Cyber Security Management
and relevant field
Healthcare & Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
Hospital (minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Management Master Degree in Hospital /Healthcare Management or relevant
discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Hospital & Healthcare Management and relevant field.
French Language • Any Graduate with First Class.
Instructor • Should be minimum B2 level DELF Certified and
Should be having minimum 2 years’ experience of teaching
French Language at a reputed government or Private
Institute/s
School of
Law,
Forensic
Law
Justice and
Policy
Studies
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 % or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Master degree in law from recognized University or equivalent
with very good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Cyber
Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Constitutional Law, Family Law,
Corporate Law and relevant fields.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
M.Sc./ MCA/ ME/ M.Tech in Data Science/ Computer Science
and Engineering/ Information Security/ Cyber Security / Digital
Forensics/ Cyber Forensics/ Network Technology/Information
Data Science Technology/Artificial Intelligence/Robotics or relevant discipline
from recognized university or equivalent with very good
academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Data
Science /Digital Forensics/Cyber Security and relevant domain.
Statistics/ Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent at the
Research preceding degree (minimum 60% or equivalent) i.e. Master
Methodology Degree in Statistics / Data Science/ Data Analytics or relevant
discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Statistical Data Analysis / Actuarial Sciences and relevant field.
Ph.D. in Security/ Policing/ Defense /Strategic /Social Studies
or relevant discipline with first class or equivalent (minimum
School of
60% or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e. Master Degree
Police
in Homeland Security or Police Science/ Police
Science &
Administration/Security Studies /CBRN/ Disaster Management
Security
Homeland or Defense Studies or relevant discipline from recognized
Studies
Security/Police university or equivalent with very good academic record
Science/Border throughout.
Security/ Defense
Strategies Desirable:
(i) Candidate having experience in the field of
Policing/Defense/security and relevant domain.
(ii) Candidates possessing Degree/Diploma in Humanitarian
Forensics/Disaster Management.
School Semiconductor Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
of Security & Forensics (minimum 60%or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Cyber Digital Forensic M.Sc./MCA/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering /
Security and Information Security / Cyber Security/ Digital Forensics/Cyber
Cyber Security
Digital Forensics/ Network Technology/ Information Technology/Data
Forensics Science/Artificial Intelligence/ IoT Security/
Blockchain
Robotics/Semiconductor Security & Forensics or relevant
discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic
record throughout.
Mathematics Ph.D. in Mathematics with first class or equivalent (minimum
60 % or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e. Master
Degree in Mathematics or relevant discipline from the
recognized university or equivalent with very good academic
record.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Statistical
Data analysis.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
Behavioural
(minimum 60 % or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Science / Master Degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology/
Clinical Neuropsychology, Behavioural Science or relevant discipline
Psychology/ from recognized university or equivalent with very good
Neuro academic record throughout.
School of Psychology
Behavioral Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Forensic
Forensics Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Behavioural Science or
relevant field.
*For faculty in Clinical Psychology, the Registration as Clinical
Psychologist under RCI Act is mandatory.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Master Degree in Forensic Psychology/Psychology/
Forensic Behavioural Science/ Criminology or relevant discipline from
Psychology/ recognized university or equivalent with very good academic
Criminology record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Forensic
Psychology/Behavioural Science/Clinical Psychology or
relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
School of Master degree in Nano Science/ Nano-Technology /Forensic
Engineering & Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biochemistry/MaterialScience/Bio-
Technology Technology/Chemical Engineering/ Electronics/Manufacturing
Engineering or relevant discipline from a recognized university
orequivalent with very good academic record throughout.
Nano Technology
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of Nano
Technology or relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
M.Tech./ M.E.in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline from
Forensic recognized university or equivalent with very good academic
Structural record throughout.
Engineering Desirable: Candidate having experience in research & analysis
in the field
of structural engineering/forensic structural engineering and
other relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 % or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Master Degree in Pharmacy /Forensic Pharmacy with
Pharmacology specialization in Pharmacology or relevant discipline with very
good academic record throughout.
*For faculty in Pharmacy, the Registration as Pharmacist
under Pharmacy Act is mandatory.
Novel Drug
Bio
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent (minimum
Delivery System/ 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e. Master Degree in
School of Regulatory Affairs Pharmacy /Forensic Pharmacy with specialization in
Pharmacy Pharmaceutics/Industrial Pharmacy/ Novel Drug delivery
system/Pharmaceutical Technology/ Regulatory Affairs or relevant
discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very good
academic record throughout.
*For faculty in Pharmacy, the Registration as Pharmacist under
Pharmacy Act is mandatory.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Pharmacy/ Forensic Pharmacy or relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Master Degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical
Forensic Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or relevant discipline from
Chemistry/ recognized university or equivalent with very good academic
Pharmaceutical record throughout.
Chemistry
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Analytical Chemistry
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 %or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
Master Degree in Environment Science/ Life
Environmental Sciences/Biology/Bio-Technology/Chemistry or relevant
Forensics/ discipline with Environmental Science as one of the subjects at
Biotechnology Master Level from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having experience in the field of
Environmental Forensics, Forensic Science or relevant
domain.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent
(minimum 60 % or equivalent) at the preceding degree i.e.
M.Sc./MCA/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/
Information Security/ Cyber Security/Cyber Forensics/ Digital
School of IT / Forensics/ Network Technology/ Information Technology/ Data
Open Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Robotics/ Yoga or relevant
Learning applications discipline from recognized university or equivalent with very
good academic record throughout.
Desirable: Candidate having Experience in Learning
Management Systems (LMS) and relevant domains.
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