Dibrugarh University, located in Dibrugarh, Assam, has released Advertisement No. A-7/2026, dated 10th September 2026, inviting applications for various Professor and Associate Professor posts across eight departments. The Dibrugarh University Faculty Recruitment 2026 drive is conducted as per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teaching and other Academic Staff, 2018, and its subsequent modifications.
Alongside this regular recruitment, the university has also issued two separate walk-in interview notices for one Assistant Professor post each in the Department of Bodo and the Centre for Social Work Studies, both on a contract basis. Since the application process differs for the regular posts and the walk-in interviews, candidates should carefully check which category applies to them before proceeding.
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Vacancy Details
Regular Teaching Posts (Advertisement No. A-7/2026)
A total of 14 posts of Professor and Associate Professor are vacant across eight departments under Dibrugarh University Faculty Recruitment 2026.
| Department | Post | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Professor | 01 | UR |
| Applied Geology | Professor | 01 | OBC/ MOBC |
| Applied Geology | Associate Professor | 02 | OBC/ MOBC, ST(H) |
| Assamese | Professor | 01 | ST(P) |
| Assamese | Associate Professor | 01 | OBC/ MOBC |
| Commerce | Associate Professor | 01 | OBC/ MOBC |
| Commerce | Assistant Professor | 02 | ST(H), UR |
| Economics | Associate Professor | 01 | SC |
| History | Associate Professor | 02 | ST(P), UR |
| Sociology | Professor | 01 | SC |
| Statistics | Professor | 01 | OBC/ MOBC |
Note:
- For Applied Geology, one of the two Associate Professor posts is specifically for Petroleum Geology.
- The Professor post in Assamese requires proficiency in Assamese Language and Literature along with contributions to digital humanities and computational linguistics, while the Associate Professor post in Economics is specialised in Financial Economics/ Industrial Economics.
- All other posts are marked as Open specialisation.
Contract Assistant Professor Posts (Walk-in Interview)
Apart from the regular posts, Dibrugarh University has separately announced two contract Assistant Professor posts to be filled through walk-in interviews.
| Department/ Centre | Post | Vacancies | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Bodo | Assistant Professor (Contract) | 01 | Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Centre for Social Work Studies | Assistant Professor (Contract) | 01 | Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated) |
Pay Scale
The pay bands for the regular teaching posts under Dibrugarh University Faculty Recruitment 2026 are as follows.
| Post | Pay Band |
|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200/- |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100/- |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/- |
The two contract Assistant Professor posts for the Department of Bodo and the Centre for Social Work Studies are outside this pay band and carry a separate consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification – Regular Teaching Posts
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018, and its further modifications, as applicable to the post applied for.
- Professor posts require a minimum of three publications indexed in Scopus/ Web of Science; this is mandatory.
- Associate Professor posts require a minimum of two publications indexed in Scopus/ Web of Science; this is mandatory.
- For Assamese, Applied Geology and Economics posts, candidates should also meet the subject-specific specialization requirements listed in the vacancy table above.
Educational Qualification – Contract Assistant Professor, Department of Bodo
- Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55 percent marks or its equivalent grade.
- The candidate must have NET/ SLET/ SET or a Ph.D.
Educational Qualification – Contract Assistant Professor, Centre for Social Work Studies
- MSW with UGC NET/ SET or a PhD.
Selection Process
- For the regular teaching posts under Dibrugarh University faculty recruitment, merely fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria as per UGC Norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. The decision of the Screening Committee(s) for shortlisting candidates is final and binding.
- For the contract Assistant Professor posts in the Department of Bodo and the Centre for Social Work Studies, selection is through a direct walk-in interview, preceded by document verification and registration at the venue.
Documents Required
- Copies of bio-data.
- Attested copies of all testimonials.
- Copies of publications, where applicable.
- Experience certificate, if any.
- Original certificates of qualifications and testimonials for verification (for walk-in interview candidates).
Steps to Apply
Regular Teaching Posts (Advertisement No. A-7/2026)
- Download the prescribed application form from the link given in the “Important Links” section below.
- Fill in the application form and prepare 08 (eight) photocopies of the completed form.
- Attach a Bank Draft of Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) drawn in favour of the Registrar, Dibrugarh University, payable at Punjab National Bank, Dibrugarh University Branch, or complete the fee payment through the SBI Collect QR code given in the notification.
- Enclose the fee payment receipt along with the application form; submission of the receipt is compulsory.
- Send the application form, along with all photocopies and the fee proof, by post so as to reach the Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh – 786004, Assam, on or before 5th October 2026.
Walk-in Interview (Department of Bodo and Centre for Social Work Studies)
- The candidate applying for Dibrugarh University faculty recruitment must prepare bio-data along with attested copies of all testimonials, publications, and experience certificate, if any.
- Carry the original certificates of qualifications and testimonials for verification at the venue.
- Pay the registration fee of Rs. 500/- (Five Hundred only) at the time of registration.
- Report to the “Bhojraj Seth Conference Hall”, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Dibrugarh University, at least one hour before the commencement of the selection committee for document verification and registration.
- Appear for the interview on the scheduled date: 29th September 2026 for the Centre for Social Work Studies post, and 1st October 2026 for the Department of Bodo post, both at 10:30 a.m.
Application Fee
| Recruitment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Teaching Posts (Advt. No. A-7/2026) | Rs. 2,000/- by Bank Draft or SBI Collect |
| Walk-in Interview – Department of Bodo | Rs. 500/- (Registration Fee) |
| Walk-in Interview – Centre for Social Work Studies | Rs. 500/- (Registration Fee) |
No TA/DA is admissible for candidates appearing in either of the two walk-in interviews.
Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement (Regular Posts) | 10th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application (Regular Posts) | 5th October 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview – Centre for Social Work Studies (Dibrugarh University faculty recruitment) | 29th September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview – Department of Bodo (Dibrugarh University faculty recruitment) | 1st October 2026 |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced under Dibrugarh University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. A-7/2026 invites applications for 14 vacant posts of Professor and Associate Professor across eight departments, in addition to two separate contract Assistant Professor posts filled through walk-in interviews.
What is the last date to apply for the regular teaching posts?
The completed application, along with 08 photocopies and the fee proof, must reach the Registrar, Dibrugarh University, on or before 5th October 2026.
Is the application process the same for all the posts under this recruitment?
No. The regular teaching posts require postal submission of a prescribed application form with a bank draft or SBI Collect payment, while the Assistant Professor posts for the Department of Bodo and the Centre for Social Work Studies are filled through walk-in interviews.
What is the application fee for Dibrugarh University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Candidates applying for the regular teaching posts must pay Rs. 2,000/- by bank draft or SBI Collect, while candidates attending either walk-in interview must pay a registration fee of Rs. 500/-.
What is the minimum publication requirement for Professor and Associate Professor posts under Dibrugarh University faculty recruitment?
Candidates for Professor posts must have at least three publications indexed in Scopus or Web of Science, while candidates for Associate Professor posts require at least two such publications.
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