Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Mumbai recruitment of Vice-Chancellor 2026

The Search-cum-Selection Committee of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU), Mumbai invites applications/nominations from eminent academicians with the relevant qualifications and experience for the post of Vice-Chancellor.

In addition to the essential qualifications, you should have the relevant experience in the field of higher education for the last 10 years in teaching and research in a university/well-established institution of repute and/or at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will be required to submit supporting documents and can submit details of experience of more than 10 years as well, if any.

Additionally, you should submit details of research publications in peer-reviewed/refereed international research journals after Ph.D. and/or published quality books in a recognized discipline, referred for study in higher education at the national /international level (in the last 10 years).

In the application, you must submit details of administrative experience in higher education not below the rank of Professor and head of the Department in a University Principal (in Professor's Grade) of a Senior college/Head of national/international institutions of advanced learning. Details of major research projects, experience of working with international bodies or international exposure through participating in workshops, seminars, etc outside the country and experience in organizing events, seminars at an international level within the country should be included in the application. Demonstrated experience in leadership, technical and managerial skills, interpersonal communication and collaborative skills are also essential.  

Application Process

Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format to the Nodal Officer by email to nodal_scsc@hbsu.ac.in on or before 28th November 2026 by 11:59 p.m. You must also submit two hard copies of the application, along with supporting documents (to a maximum of 50 pages), by post to reach on or before 15th December 2026, 5p.m. at the following address: To, The Nodal Officer (Search-cum-Selection Committee – VC), Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 032.

The envelope must be superscribed with “Application for the post of Vice Chancellor, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai.”

Additionally, you must provide a write-up on your suitability for the post and your vision for the University, along with the names and contact details of three referees (the referees must be distinguished individuals who are well acquainted with your work). You must also submit reference letters from the referees.

Your application must also be accompanied by a No Objection and Vigilance Clearance Certificate.

Please read instructions at: https://hbsu.ac.in/uploads/Detailed-advertisement-VC-HBSU.pdf 

Application form: https://hbsu.ac.in/uploads/Application-format-VC-HBSU-2026.docx

Website: https://hbsu.ac.in/