Post for Faculty in South Asian University

SAU is looking for outstanding, highly qualified and experienced faculty members as follows: Professor [Computer Science-1], Associate Professor [Computer Science-1, Legal Studies-1, Sociology-1], Assistant Professor [Computer Science-3, Life Sciences & Biotechnology-2, Sociology-1].

Positions are open to citizens of any country in the world. Attractive Salary in US dollars (exempt from income tax).

1. The South Asian University (SAU) is looking for faculty members who are outstanding scholars, and whose research and teaching interests will expand or complement the existing academic programs of the university. Citizens of the eight SAARC Member States as well as any other country outside SAARC are encouraged to apply for these positions. Selected candidates from countries other than India will be sponsored for work visa in India. Interested candidates may apply in the prescribed form which can be downloaded from the link available on this page.
   
   
2. Information on the academic programs, current interests of Faculties/Departments can be found on their respective web pages on the university website. You may also look at the last few Annual Reports of the university. Current openings at various levels are:

   Subject area	Professor	Associate Professor	Assistant Professor
   Computer Science	1	1	3
   Sociology	-	1	1
   Legal Studies	-	1	-
   Life Sciences & Biotechnology	-	-	2

3. General Eligibility Conditions
   1. Assistant Professor
      1. An Assistant Professor should be a brilliant and highly productive scholar with a great promise to excel in academics.
      2. Essential Qualifications:
         Ph.D. degree from a recognized University/Institution; and Master’s Degree in relevant subject area with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (for Social Science and Humanities). Post-doctoral research/teaching experience of at least 2 years (excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree).
         Note:
         Teaching/research experience before the award of Ph.D. degree may be counted with following conditions:
         1. Two years of pre-Ph.D. teaching will be counted as equivalent of one year of post-doctoral teaching/research experience.
         2. Post-Ph.D. experience will only be counted if the experience was not obtained while pursuing Ph.D. or other degrees, and was acquired on a regular confirmed position and/or regular full time contractual position with responsibilities of full-time teaching / research.
      3. Desirable Qualifications:
         High quality research publications in reputed journals/books.
   2. Associate Professor
      1. An Associate Professor should be an established independent researcher with immaculate academic credentials.
      2. Essential Qualifications:
         Ph.D. degree from a recognized University/Institution; and Master’s Degree in relevant subject area with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (for Social Science and Humanities). Post-doctoral research/teaching experience of at least 6 years (excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree).
         Notes:
         1. Post-Ph.D. experience will only be counted if the experience was not obtained while pursuing Ph.D. or other degrees, and was acquired on a regular confirmed position and/or regular full time contractual position with responsibilities of full-time teaching/ research.
         2. Experience of teaching at the undergraduate level will not be considered as relevant experience.
      3. Desirable Qualifications:
         1. High quality research publications in journals of repute.
         2. Experience in guiding doctoral research and a productive research group
         3. For laboratory based research in sciences, proven ability to get research funding from National / International granting agencies.
      4. Other Provisions:
         Research and teaching experience during the period a candidate is registered for obtaining Ph.D. degree, will not be considered as relevant experience. However, if a candidate with an M.Phil. / M.Tech. degree was involved in the teaching of post- graduate courses as a regular faculty before enrolling for Ph.D. degree, half of the period of such teaching experience will be considered as a relevant experience.
   3. Professor
      1. A Professor should be an eminent scholar with evidence of outstanding scholarship and international recognition.
      2. Essential Qualifications:
         Ph.D. degree from a recognized University/Institution; and Master’s Degree in relevant subject area with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (for Social Science and Humanities). Post-doctoral research and/or postgraduate teaching experience of at least 12 years (excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree).
         Notes:
         1. Post-Ph.D. experience will only be counted if the experience was not obtained while pursuing Ph.D. or other degrees, and was acquired on a regular confirmed position and/or regular full time contractual position with responsibilities of full-time teaching/ research.
         2. Experience of teaching at the undergraduate level will not be considered as relevant experience.
      3. Desirable Qualifications:
         1. High quality research publications in journals of repute.
         2. Experience in guiding doctoral research and a productive research group
         3. For laboratory based research in sciences, proven ability to get research funding from National / International granting agencies.
      4. Other Provisions:
         Research and teaching experience during the period a candidate is registered for obtaining Ph.D. degree, will not be considered as relevant experience. However, if a candidate with an M.Phil / M.Tech degree was involved in the teaching of post- graduate courses as a regular faculty before enrolling for Ph.D degree, half of the period of such teaching experience will be considered as a relevant experience.
4. Preferable areas
   Associate Professor of Sociology :
   Preferable areas: Gender and sexuality, development and related issues, South Asian history, Politics and Culture
   
   
   Assistant Professor of Sociology :
   Preferable areas: Gender and sexuality, development and related issues, South Asian history, Politics and Culture.
   
   
   Assistant Professor of Life Sciences and Biotechnology:
   Position 1: Structural Biology / bio-imaging
   Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biophysics / Structural Biology and related areas. MSc /M.Tech in Life Sciences / Biophysics or related areas
   Position 2: Biochemical engineering with emphasis on bio-processes and bioreactors
   Ph.D. degree in Biochemical engineering, bio-reactor management or related areas M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology. Engineering graduates will be preferred
5. Selection Process :
   All applications will be screened by a committee of experts that will shortlist candidates based upon their academic record and research output. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. For the post of Assistant Professor, candidates will have to make a short class room type presentation on a given topic at the time of interview so as to assess his/her ability to teach. Ability to teach and communicate effectively with students will form an important component of the assessment of a candidate for a faculty position. Candidates from outside India who are unable to attend the interview will be interviewed through Video-conferencing / Skype.
6. Salary, Benefits and Incentives :
   1. Salary package being offered by SAU is highly attractive, compared to what faculty members are offered in Central or State Universities in India. The annual basic salary range at SAU is US$ 30,000 to 40,000 for the position of Professor, US$ 20,000 to 30,000 for Associate Professor, and US$ 15,000 to 20,000 for Assistant Professor. Selected candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria of qualifications and experience will be offered a basic salary in the beginning of the pay range. Higher starting basic salary may be offered to candidates with significantly greater experience than the minimum required for the position.
   2. Allowances : To the basic salary will be added a dearness allowance (currently 86% of the basic salary, revised twice every year), House rent allowance (25% of the basic) and contribution to pension fund (10% of the basic salary) as per rules.
   3. Annual increment : A 3% annual increment in basic salary will be provided.
   4. Tax exemption : Salary and allowances of faculty members of SAU are exempt from Indian income tax.
   5. Professional Development Allowance (PDA): The University provides a sum of US $ 2000 per year to all faculty members as “Professional Development Allowance”. These funds may be used for buying books, research material and professional travel to attend conferences, seminars, workshops and field work.
   6. Start-up funds : For faculty members whose research-work depends upon the availability of substantial research funds, there is a provision of a start-up research grant for up to first three years, as a stop-gap measure for the period in which they shall be required to apply for their own research grants from national and international granting agencies.
   7. Health coverage : The University offers health benefit schemes as per SAU Rules/ Regulations.
   8. Relocation allowance : Newly appointed faculty members are entitled to a relocation allowance for travel to Delhi along with their family members, and for covering the cost of transporting household goods and luggage as per SAU Regulations. The allowance (upper limit of one month’s basic salary) will be payable upon submission of receipts of actual expenses on travel and transportation of household goods.
   9. Carry home salaries : Salaries are paid in Indian Rupees. On the minimum of the salary ranges mentioned above, the salary of a Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor would be approximately INR 3,23,000 INR 2,15,000 and INR 1,61,000 per month, respectively (inclusive of basic salary, DA and HRA but exclusive of Pension Fund Contribution) at the current dollar exchange rate of US$ 61.25. As mentioned above salaries and allowances areexempt from Indian Income Tax.
   10. At the time of initial recruitment at all entry levels, the faculty member will be offered a contract appointment for five years. At the end of the contract period, the academic performance, in addition to contribution to University corporate life, of the faculty member will be evaluated. A favorable assessment will result in regularization of the services of the faculty member.
7. Visa: SAU will sponsor selected candidates, who are not citizens of India, for special SAU Visa from the Government of India
8. Leave : SAU has provision for duty leave, casual leave, earned leave, medical leave and sabbatical leave as per the University’s Rules, Regulations and Byelaws. Long leave will, however, be permissible only after three years of stay at SAU.
9. Duties and Responsibilities
   1. In all matters, faculty members will follow University Rules, Regulations and Bye-laws laid down by the Executive Council and Governing Board from time to time.
   2. The Academic Calendar followed by the University is:
      Monsoon Semester          July 26 to December 10

      Winter Semester              January 11 to May 25

      Summer Vacation           May 26 to July 25

      Winter Vacation               December 11 to January 10
      SAU follows a 40-hour work week with holidays on Saturdays and Sundays and some other notified holidays. The average weekly teaching load may vary from 4 to 10 hours of actual class-room teaching. Tutorial / laboratory contact hours may be extra. Teachers are expected to regularly update the contents of the courses they teach in view of the new knowledge that becomes available from time to time in their areas of teaching and research. In addition, they will evaluate the performance of students and conduct / guide their research work.
   3. A faculty member is expected to:
      1. Apply for and obtain external funding to enable development of independent research as well as to develop links with other departments across the University and elsewhere.
      2. Have the ability to teach effectively over a range of topics at the post-graduate level, not exclusively in the area of his/her research expertise, in lectures, lab sessions and tutorials.
      3. Supervise the research of students registered for a Master’s or M.Phil/Ph.D. program.
   4. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to various institution-building tasks implicit in the growth of SAU. For example, faculty colleagues may be called upon to share some administrative responsibilities including working on various university committees, and expert groups, participating / overseeing extra-curricular activities of students or other duties assigned by the University authorities from time to time. Faculty members may also be required to devote part of the vacation period for work related to admissions and evaluation.
10. Instructions:
    1. Please read the instructions and general conditions before preparing and submitting the application form.
    2. The application form is a MS word document that may be filled on computer and printed out for signing and submission.
    3. Application Fee: A fee of US$ 20 or Indian Rs.1200/- for each application, is payable in the form of Bank Draft drawn in favor of “South Asian University”, New Delhi. The applicant must write his/her name and post applied for, on the reverse side of the bank draft and enclose the bank draft with application form. Candidates can alternatively deposit the prescribed fee in the University’s Account in State Bank of India (Account no. 30796569318, Branch Code: 01624, Swift Code: SBININBB548, IFSC Code: SBIN0001624, State Bank of India, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067) and clearly mention the details of remittance on application from.
    4. In career history, please fill only those positions that were held for at least 6 months.
    5. On the Publications page, please include those, and only those, research publications that were peer-reviewed. Please do not include abstracts, and articles submitted or under preparation. Magazine and newspaper articles should not be included.
    6. Under “honors, awards and distinctions”, please include only significant national and international recognitions. These would include Elected Fellowships of Prestigious Professional Academies, competitive scholarships, medals, orations, invited memberships to prestigious bodies, and consultancies. Please do not include paid memberships of professional bodies and memberships of internal bodies of the institution where you are working or are employed.
    7. Please note that the candidates who are currently employed will have to submit a no-objection certificate from their current employer. This no-objection certificate may be submitted along with the application form itself or at the latest, presented at the time of interview. This certificate is to ensure that selected candidates will be relieved from their current positions without undue delay.
    8. Candidates, who wish to apply for more than one position, should fill up and send a separate application form for each position.
11. General Conditions:
    1. Please note the following general conditions about the selection process for faculty positions.
    2. The University reserves the right :

       1. to fix criteria for screening the applications so as to reduce the number of candidates to be called for interview;
       2. to consider candidates who may not have applied formally for a position;
       3. to offer the post at a level lower than that advertised, depending upon the qualifications, experience and performance of the candidates in the interview;
       4. to draw reserve panel(s) against the possible vacancies in the future;
       5. to relax any of the desirable qualifications/experience/age at its discretion;
       6. not to fill up any or all the advertised posts;
       7. to modify/change the qualification/age limit and experience criteria for any position - even after publication of this advertisement;
       8. to emphasize that the prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum ones and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large, the University at its discretion may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement;
       9. to disqualify any candidate who indulges in canvassing of any kind;.
       10. to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate, in case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage before or after the issue of letter of appointment.
    3. Submission of Application:
       1. Applications, along with all the requisite documents as mentioned in the application form, along with bank draft /details of remittance of prescribed fee of Indian Rs. 1200/-, addressed to President, South Asian University, Akbar Bhawan Campus, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, (India), with the post applied for clearly superscribed on the envelope may be sent by Registered-Post/ Speed-Post / Courier service or submitted by hand.
       2. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
       3. The last date for receiving the applications is June 15, 2015.
       4. For More Details Visit:http://www.sau.int/recruitment

Jobs for Non-Teaching Positions in south Asian University

1. South Asian University, a collaborative project of all SAARC countries, invites applications for the following non-teaching positions:
2. (1) Director (Admission & Examinations) - 01 post
3.  Grade IB – (US$ 27,000 to US$ 40,000) per annum
   Preferred Maximum Age: 54 years (Initially five years and extendable as per Rules)
   [The position is open for candidates from SAARC countries. Preference, however, would be given to candidates from countries other than India]
   
   
   This is a very senior position as the incumbent would head the Admission & Examinations department of the university. Applications are invited for this position from highly experienced and efficient candidates from any of the SAARC countries. The University will exercise great care in ensuring adequate representation of the Member States in the Grade I positions. Age of the candidate should preferably be under 54 years. The position would have initially for five years and extendable for a maximum of another five years as per rules. Candidates, who prefer to come on deputation for shorter periods, may also apply.
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 15 years related professional experience, of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or in progressively responsible positions in a University/large academic institution. Successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of admissions, transfer credit requirements, degree verification, pre-conduct and post-conduct examinations and graduation procedures and processes, transcripts, academic record-keeping, and the ability to use initiative, establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; exceptional writing and speaking skills; experience of using necessary computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based student information systems including good knowledge of examination software and result automation, strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff, Ph.D. would be desirable.
   Desirable:
   Familiarity with establishment matters, particularly those relating to faculty, staff and student affairs. Qualifications and experience in modern management methods. Ph.D. and/or adequate experience in the pre-conduct and post-conduct of University examinations or other comparable examinations and also in semester system, and ability to take organizational charge of meetings of the University.
   Responsibilities:
   The Director of Admissions & Examinations will be responsible for the whole range of activities associated with admissions and examinations in the University. These include the recruitment and admission of students, the coordination of University-wide examinations and the graduation of students. The Director and his/her team will provide efficient, effective and expedient responses to queries from students, staff and external organizations; follow up with relevant parties in relation to prospective student enquiries, examinations and graduation as required; maintain accurate records; administer the printing, preparation, record-keeping and delivery of examination papers; and organize public events such as open days, promotional expos and convocation ceremonies. In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
4. Assistant Registrar – 02 posts
   Grade III– (US$ 14,000 to US$ 23,000) per annum 
   Preferred Maximum Age: 50 years (Five year contract/extendable)
   
   
   [The position is open for candidates from all the SAARC countries; one position is required in Finance & Accounts]
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 3 years related professional experience in University/large academic institution in progressively responsible administrative positions in a Registrar’s Office. Desirable is five years of experience in Administration/Accounts/Admission/Vice-Chancellor’s Office as Section Officer or in an equivalent post in a Government department/university/educational or research institution. The successful candidate must have experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative matters, including recruitment, establishment, legal, campus/estate management or materials management – procurement, distribution of materials, import procedures/stores accounting, stock verification or work relating to statutory bodies of the University and academic administration or admission and examination – pre and post-conduct of examinations, graduation procedures and processes, academic record keeping; or experience in managing the Vice Chancellor’s office; thorough knowledge of policies, regulations and academic standards; ability to understand complex rules and regulations, and ability to apply them in varying circumstances; experience with management of an office and evaluation of employees/administration; ability to manage web applications, complex administrative databases and technology-based employees information systems.
   
   
   The successful candidate must also have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills; exceptional English writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
   
   
   Responsibilities:
   He/she shall be in-charge of the units/sections assigned to him/her and shall be responsible for their smooth and efficient working; shall look after day to day work of the Section/Unit of which he/she is incharge; shall coordinate schedules with other service areas to ensure there is adequate service coverage; shall organize work and delegate responsibility to maintain service and operational standards; shall enable teamwork, collaboration and information sharing to foster better service; shall coordinate the collection and maintenance of statistics for planning and reporting purposes; shall ensure that all papers are disposed of promptly and with accuracy. He/she shall also prepare items for consideration of the Governing Board/Executive Council/Academic Council or for other authorities/bodies of the University; prepare letters/office notes/orders, background material, minutes of meetings, etc.; initiate action on papers at his level, analyse and put up papers with reference to rules and regulations, maintain systematic records in electronic form. Ability to liaise with various external agencies effectively is essential. He/she shall perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
5. Junior Engineer (Civil) – 01 post
   Grade V– (US$ 9,000 to US$ 16,000) per annum
   Preferred Maximum Age: 40 years (Five year contract/extendable)
   
   
   [The position is open for candidates from India]
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   A Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 3 years’ experience, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering with five years experience of supervising of civil works in Government/University/ International organization. Successful candidate must also have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills; exceptional writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of Autocad/ 3D-Max is desirable.
   Responsibilities:
   He/she will supervise execution works at site, check measurement of works, attend to works entrusted by the Executive Engineer- Civil, for original works as well as maintenance works. He/she will maintain stores of civil items required for maintenance/repair works. He will prepare estimates of maintenance works, minor original works following CPWD norms. He/she will record measurements of works executed departmentally in measurement Books and check contractors’ bills; and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
   
   
6. Senior Assistant (Administration) – 01 post
   Grade V– (US$ 9,000 to US$ 16,000) per annum
   Preferred Maximum Age: 40 years (Five year contract/extendable)
   
   
   [The position is open for candidates from India]
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 5 to 7 years related professional experience in a large organisation. Successful candidate must have the ability to work with external contacts such as manufacturers, suppliers and government authorities; ability to develop and manage complex administrative databases; assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service; and demonstrate professional and administrative conduct as a model for other office team members. He/she must be able to handle multiple tasks, meet various concurrent deadlines, and be able to execute and follow-up on action items. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills; excellent writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
   Responsibilities:
   The Senior Assistant (Administration) is an important staff member of the University administration team and will report to the Deputy/Assistant/ Registrar. He/she will be responsible for the daily internal administration of the University. This will include procurement of supplies and services, liaising with suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring regular inventory of office/event supplies and materials, ensuring servicing of all office equipment, processing of VAT/Customs Duty exemption certificates, and processing transactions related to travel and expense reimbursements. He/she will coordinate and assist with planning of special projects and events, office activities, and committee meetings. He/she will develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to ensure efficiency, best practices and cost effectiveness, maintain and secure confidential files and records, and maintain administrative databases. He/she would develop physical security measures and supervise the security staff. He/she would supervise and train all administrative and clerical staff, ensure efficiency of workflow, be responsible for their attendance, approve their leave requests, recommend overtime and method of reimbursement, and supervise the deployment of student workers and approve their claims. In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
   
   
7. Senior Assistant (Admissions & Exams) - 01 post
   Grade V – (US$ 9,000 to US$ 16,000) per annum
   Preferred Maximum Age: 40 years (Five year contract/extendable)
   
   
   [The position is open for candidates from India]
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   A University degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade plus at least five years’ experience in Administration/Secretarial work/Stores/Purchase work/Governance (Statutory bodies meetings). Successful candidate must have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; experience of using computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based information systems, and the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
   Responsibilities:
   The Senior Assistant (Admissions & Examinations) will undertake all activities required to support the processes of admissions and examinations in the University. These include preparation of notes, drafts and dissemination of materials, quickly responding to queries from students, staff and external organizations; following up with relevant parties; engaging in correspondence, data entry and up-to-date record keeping; and assisting with the organization of public events such as open days, promotional expos and convocation ceremonies; assist in conduct of examinations and admission process. In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
   
   
8. Assistant (Accounts) – 01 post
   Grade VI - (US$ 6,000-US$11,000) per annum
   Preferred Maximum Age: 35 years (Five year contract/extendable)
   [The position is open for candidates from India]
   Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:
   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years related professional experience in a large organisation. Successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, including computer applications and modern computerized recordkeeping. He/she must have high fiscal management skills and be highly attentive to detail and deadlines. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills; excellent writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
   Responsibilities:
   The Assistant (Accounts) will assist the Assistant Finance Officer in the management of all finance and accounts functions, including budget development and audit schedules. He/she will be responsible for accounts receivable/payable system and vendor related matters, billing, costing, verification and review of invoices, and issue of credit and debit notices. He/she will ensure records of transactions are in accordance to standard procedure, check payment details and prepare cheque payments, manage petty cash, assist in month-end closing of accounts, and perform all accounts paperwork and proper filing. In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
   
   
   
   

GENERAL CONDITIONS

South Asian University provides a highly competitive and challenging work culture and attractive future prospects. While looking forward to attract candidates with high degree of professional commitment, it assures to provide a transparent working environment and good physical infrastructure.

Salary package being offered by SAU is highly attractive, compared to what is offered in Central or State Universities in SAARC region on equivalent positions. In addition to the basic pay, the University pays DA (86%) and HRA (25%). Higher starting basic salary may be offered to candidates with significantly greater experience than the minimum required for the position. Pension contribution (10%), Health benefits, Group Insurance and Relocation Allowance, as per rules, are also admissible. The salary will be paid in Indian Rupees and is taxable.

1. The University reserves the right to :
   1. To fix criteria for screening the applications so as to reduce the number of candidates to be called for interview.
   2. Offer the post at the level lower than that advertised, depending upon the qualifications, experience and performance of the candidates.
   3. Draw reserve panel(s) against the possible vacancies in the future.
   4. Relax any of the desirable qualifications/experience/age at its discretion.
   5. Not-to fill up any or all the advertised posts.
   6. Modify/change the qualification/age limit and experience criteria from time to time for various non-teaching posts even after publication of this advertisement.
   7. To conduct written tests for further shortlisting the candidates for such posts where a large number of applications are received or even otherwise.
   8. Consider the applications of candidates who have not applied.
2. The appointment would initially be for a period of five years with first year as probation period, after which it may be extended based upon performance.
3. All applications received will be screened by a Screening Committee of experts that will short-list the candidates for written test/interview. Short-listed candidates will be informed about the date and time of the written test/selection interview. Candidates are expected to present themselves in front of the expert selection committee for the interview that will be held in SAU campus in New Delhi. Outstation candidates may be interviewed through Skype.
4. The selection committee will be free to set its own modus operandi for conducting the interview.
5. Written test which may be conducted for shortlisting of candidates should not be construed as a merit test. The selection will be made on the basis of relevant experience, past accomplishments and performance in the interview on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
6. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates, the University at its discretion may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
7. Persons already in service in Government / Autonomous/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Universities should apply through proper channel along with vigilance clearance and integrity certificate.
8. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
9. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of letter of appointment, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidates.
10. Applications are required to be submitted on the prescribed format only.
11. Candidates would be required to provide names and contact details of two referees, who can provide references relating to suitability of the candidate for the post. One of the referees must be current/most recent employer of the candidate.References from friends or relatives will not be accepted. Candidates are also required to request the two referees, mentioned by the candidates in their application form, to send recommendation letters, in a sealed cover, relating to their suitability for the post to the Registrar, South Asian University, Akbar Bhawan Campus, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, India.
12. Application, along with all the requisite documents as mentioned in the application form and prescribed fee of Indian Rs. 600/- (US$ 10) for posts in Gr. IB & III and Indian Rs. 300/- for other posts, clearly mentioning the post applied for on the envelope may be sent by Registered-Post / Speed-Post or submitted by hand to the Registrar, South Asian University, Akbar Bhawan Campus, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, India. Candidates can send the prescribed fee through a Demand Draft favouring ‘the Registrar, South Asian University’ payable at Delhi or alternatively deposit the prescribed fee in the University’s Account in State Bank of India (Account no. 30796569318, Branch Code: 01624, Swift Code: SBININBB548, IFSC Code: SBIN0001624, State Bank of India, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067) and endorse the details of remittance with application.
13. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
14. The last date for receiving the applications is 29^th May, 2015.
15. Applications received after last date shall not be entertained, the University will not be responsible for any postal delay.
16. The offer made to the selected candidates will be subject to the submission of medical fitness certificate in the prescribed form at the time of joining. The University may also ask the candidate to undergo medical check-up from the empanelled hospital/agency immediately on joining at University’s cost.