RECRUITMENT NOTICE

NU/Recruitment/2024-25/1245 Date: 04.02.2025

Nalanda University, Rajgir is an avante-garde “International” University declared as

Institution of “National Importance” by GoI and established by an Act of the Indian Parliament
(Nalanda University Act, 2010). The establishment of Nalanda University was supported by
18 participating countries of the East Asia Summit including India.
Application are invited from eligible candidates for non-academic positions as per the details
given below:
Post Code Name of the Post No. of Post
1. Finance Officer 01
2. Director 01
3. Assistant Finance Officer 01
4. Assistant Registrar 01

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POST CODE: 01

1. Name of the Post Finance Officer (On Contract Basis)

2. Number of Posts 01 (One)

3. Age Limit Preferably Below 60 Years

4. Scale of Pay (USD 30,000 – 45,000) per annum

5.
Criteria for MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND
appointment EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade

on particular Grade Point Scale and consistently good academic
Record.
Minimum 15 years progressive experience in accounting,
budgeting and financial analysis and management, of which 8
years should be as Deputy Registrar in a University system.
Governmental accounting experience and experience of working
in a similar role in large complex organization will be highly
desirable. Must have adequate knowledge of principles, practices
and methods of governmental accounting and auditing; taxation,
budget preparation and analysis; debt financing methods; modern
office practice, procedures and methods; principles of
administration, supervision and employee training; service
conditions. Professional CA/CPA qualifications would be
desirable. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills,
strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service
with integrity and accountability. He/She should be well-versed
with University Act and other statutory documents.

DESIRABLE:
Having served as Finance Officer of a Central
Institution/Organization.

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POST CODE: 02
1. Name of the Post Director (On Contract Basis)

2. Number of Posts 01 (One)

3. Age Limit Preferably Below 50 Years

4. Scale of Pay (USD 18,000 – 30,000) per annum

5.
Criteria for MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND
appointment EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade

on particular Grade Point Scale and consistently good academic
Record.
9 years of experience as Assistant Professor in the AGP of
Rs.6000/- and above with experience in educational
administration or comparable experience in research
establishment and/or other institutions of higher education.
OR
Comparable experience in the field of Admission in institutions of
higher education
OR
Five years’ of Administrative experience as Assistant Registrar
with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- or in an equivalent post, with
knowledge of working in the areas of Academics, Examinations,
Admissions, Administration, Student Affairs etc.

DESIRABLE:
Those with exposure to international procedures relating to
Academics/Examinations/Admissions/ Student Affairs will be
preferred. .

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POST CODE: 03

1. Name of the Post Assistant Finance Officer (On Contract Basis)

2. Number of Posts 01 (One)

3. Age Limit Preferably Below 45 Years

4. Scale of Pay (USD 14,000-23,000) per annum
5. Criteria for
appointment MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND
EXPERIENCE:

Possess ACA/AICWA or MBA (Finance)/M.Com with Minimum

55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed.
Must have adequate knowledge of Principles, practices and methods
of governmental accounting and auditing; taxation, budget
preparation and analysis; debt financing methods; modern office
practices, procedures and methods; principles of administration,
supervision and employee training. Strong English skills: written
and spoken. Typical experience would include five years
progressive experience in accounting, budgeting and financial
analysis, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience
of using sophisticated computerized financial accounting systems is
essential.
DESIRABLE:
Experience of Governmental accounting or working in a similar
role in a large complex organization will be highly desirable.

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POST CODE: 04

1. Name of the Post Assistant Registrar (On Contract Basis)

2. Number of Posts 01 (One)

3. Age Limit Preferably Below 45 Years
4. Scale of Pay (USD 14,000-23,000) per annum

5.
Criteria for MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND
appointment EXPERIENCE:

Good academic record plus a Master’s Degree or equivalent Post

Graduate qualification in regular full time scheme of study with at
least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point scale wherever
grading system is followed.
5-10 years’ experience in a responsible supervisor position in
University or institution of National importance or other institution
of repute or Research Experience along with proven administrative
capabilities.
DESIRABLE :
Knowledge of Government rules and University establishment
rules, Admissions, Academic Matters, Estate Management,
Materials Management and import procedure, Procurement
procedures, stores, Purchase, record keeping etc.
Computer literacy and ability to work independently.
LL.B or MBA or CA/ICWA or MCA or M.Phil./Ph.D.
qualification.

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 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. The University reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria at the discretion of the
University.

2. The University reserves the right to empanel candidate(s) for future vacancies.

3. Degree as referred above should have been awarded by a recognized University / an

Institution of repute.

4. Mere eligibility will not vest any right on any candidate for being called for interview. The
decision of the University in all matters will be final. No correspondence will be
entertained from the candidates in connection with the process of selection/interview
post the selections. Canvassing in any manner would entail disqualification of the
candidature.

5. University strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance. Women candidates
are encouraged to apply.

6. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

7. No interim enquiries will be entertained.

8. Selected candidates will have to produce original documents along with Photo Id at the
time of interview.

9. No TA/DA will be given to the shortlisted candidates for appearing in the interview for
the above posts.

10. In cases of any disputes or any suites the territorial jurisdiction shall be restricted to the
Courts in Patna, Bihar.

11. The position is based in Rajgir, the Headquarters of the University. The candidate should
be willing to relocate in Rajgir, District – Nalanda in the state of Bihar.

12. Selected candidate will sign an Employment Contract.

13. Candidates from Central Universities / Institutions may apply to serve on Deputation / Lien.

14. The University reserves the right to appoint a deserving candidate by

invitation/nomination who might have not applied.
15. Appointment are contingent upon a successful background check.
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16. The University reserves the right not to fill-up the vacancies if the circumstances so warrant
and to call only short-listed candidates for test/ interview.
17. The number of vacancies mentioned above is provisional. The Institute reserves the right
to increase/decrease the number of vacancies and make appointments, if necessary

The candidates are required to apply through EMAIL only. Please visit University
website www.nalandauniv.edu.in for application Form. The Scanned copy of the duly
filled application form with scanned copies of self-attested Educational Qualification,
Professional Experience along with payment of Rs.1500/- as application fee through
NEFT/RTGS etc. should be sent as attachment (All the Documents to be merged as
one file and pdf version only) to: [email protected] latest by 5:00 pm
on or before 05.03.2025. Candidates are advised to mention the name of the post and
Post Code in the subject while forwarding the Email.

NEFT/RTGS - Bank Transfer and Online Money Transfer as per the details below:
PAYEE NAME: Nalanda University
BANK NAME: HDFC Bank Ltd
BRANCH ADDRESS: Dharamshala Road, Rajgir
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50100079546912
IFSC: HDFC0002059
SWIFT CODE- HDFCINBBXXX

Sd/
Registrar

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