Jamia Millia Islamia Teacher Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card and a valid original photo ID.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Reporting time is 60 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
• Rough work must be performed only on the provided space in the test booklet or provided sheets.
• Candidates must follow all invigilator instructions regarding seating and biometric verification.

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) recruitment for teaching positions is governed by the Ordinance 12 (Academic) and UGC Regulations 2018. Candidates must monitor the official JMI recruitment portal at jmi.ac.in/recruitment for active notifications. Current recruitment processes prioritize candidates possessing NET/SET/SLET or PhD as per the latest MHRD and UGC guidelines. All applications must be submitted through the online recruitment portal followed by the submission of a hard copy to the Recruitment and Promotion Section (RPS) of the university.

To download the official JMI Teacher recruitment notification, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the official website: jmi.ac.in.
2. Click on the 'Recruitment' tab located under the 'Career' section.
3. Select 'Teaching Positions' from the dropdown menu.
4. Identify the specific advertisement number (e.g., Advt. No. XX/202X).
5. Click the 'Download' icon to save the PDF notification to your device.

Vacancies are post-specific and subject to the roster maintained by the university. Distribution is as follows:

• Assistant Professor: Subject-wise/Department-wise as per Advt.
• Associate Professor: Subject-wise/Department-wise as per Advt.
• Professor: Subject-wise/Department-wise as per Advt.

Specific category-wise breakdown (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) is detailed in the Annexure of the respective recruitment notification.

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid via the online payment gateway integrated into the JMI recruitment portal:

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 500 - Rs. 1000 (Varies by Advt.)
• SC/ST/PWD: Exempted or reduced fee as per Advt.

There is no specific upper age limit for teaching positions at Jamia Millia Islamia, adhering to UGC guidelines for university faculty recruitment.

• Age relaxation is not applicable as per the standard UGC/JMI recruitment norms for teaching faculty.

Candidates must fulfill the minimum qualifications as per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges (2018):

• Assistant Professor: Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or PhD.
• Associate Professor: PhD degree, Master’s degree (55%), and 8 years of teaching/research experience.
• Professor: PhD degree, 10 years of teaching/research experience, and high-quality research publications.

1. Shortlisting of candidates based on academic criteria (API Score).
2. Interview by the Selection Committee constituted under the JMI Act.
3. Document Verification.
4. Final selection based on Interview performance.

Salaries are paid according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix:

• Assistant Professor: Level 10 (Entry: Rs. 57,700)
• Associate Professor: Level 13A (Entry: Rs. 1,31,400)
• Professor: Level 14 (Entry: Rs. 1,44,200)

Allowances: DA, HRA, and TA are provided as per the Central Government rules applicable to JMI employees.

The merit list is prepared strictly based on the performance of the candidate during the personal interview conducted by the Selection Committee, following the evaluation of the candidate's academic record and research publications.

Focus on the following for the interview stage:

• Research Contribution: Prepare a detailed summary of your publications and research impact.
• Teaching Methodology: Be ready to demonstrate a sample lecture on your core subject.
• Subject Mastery: Review core concepts related to your specialization and current trends in higher education.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the JMI Act and UGC 2018 Regulations.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) teaching positions as released in official recruitment notifications and result write-ups. Data is presented strictly as per the official documents provided by the JMI Recruitment Cell.

Recruitment Year: 2023-24 (Advt. No. 01/2023-24) - Assistant Professor (Various Departments)

Note: JMI recruitment for teaching positions is conducted via a merit-based shortlisting process followed by an interview. The following table represents the minimum API score/shortlisting criteria for candidates called for interviews in select departments as per official notifications.

Source: Official JMI Recruitment Cell Notification, Ref: JMI/RO/Selection/2023/04-12.

Recruitment Year: 2021-22 (Advt. No. 02/2021-22) - Assistant Professor (School Education)

Source: Official JMI Result Declaration PDF, Notification No. 12/2022/JMI/Rect.

Disclaimer: Jamia Millia Islamia does not conduct a centralized "Teacher Eligibility" exam with standardized cut-offs like the SSC or UPSC. Recruitment is department-specific and based on UGC guidelines for minimum qualifications and API scores. Only selected departments publish specific cut-off thresholds for interview shortlisting.