Tezpur University Recruitment 2026: Apply For 9 Assistant Professor (Contractual) Posts
Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 has been announced inviting applications for Assistant Professor positions on a contractual basis.

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026: The Tezpur Central University, located in Tezpur, Assam, is looking to fill a total of nine vacancies across the Departments of Social Work, Education, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, and Linguistics and Language Technology.
Under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026, all appointments will be made for a period of eleven months, or till the regular vacancies are filled, whichever is earlier, with a provision for further extension based on requirement and satisfactory performance. Interested candidates with the required bio-data, Annexure I, Annexure II, and testimonials may apply by email as per the details given below.
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Vacancy Details
The vacancies under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 are spread across four advertisements, one for each department, as shown below.
| Advertisement No. | Department | Specialisation with vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/2026 | Social Work | No specialisation | 1 |
| 24/2026 | Education | Assamese Pedagogy (1), Philosophy of Education (1), and Educational Studies (2) | 4 |
| 25/2026 | Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | Microbial Biotechnology and Biochemistry (1), Animal Sciences and Biotechnology (1) | 2 |
| 26/2026 | Linguistics and Language Technology | No specialisation | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
Note: Candidates applying under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 from reserved categories are entitled to age relaxation and other benefits as per applicable UGC/AICTE/NCTE regulations; the complete details should be checked in the official notification
Pay Scale
| Department | Emolument |
|---|---|
| Social Work, Education, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Linguistics and Language Technology | Rs. 80,000/- (fixed) per month |
Note: No other allowances will be admissible for any of the posts under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For all four departments, candidates must meet either of the following two routes.
- A Ph.D. degree in the advertised area of subject/specialization, with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the preceding Master’s degree in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. The Ph.D. must be in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
- OR a Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, THE, or the ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
- For the Department of Education specifically, candidates additionally need either a Master’s Degree in Education with at least 55% marks along with a B.Ed with at least 55% marks, or an M.Sc./M.A. in any subject with at least 55% marks along with an M.Ed Degree with at least 55% marks.
Subject-wise Master’s/Ph.D. requirements
| Department | Master’s/ Ph.D. Subject Area |
|---|---|
| Social Work | Open |
| Education | Assamese Pedagogy/ Philosophy of Education/ Educational Studies |
| Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Position 1) | Life Science (Animal Science)/ Zoology/ Biotechnology |
| Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Position 2) | Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology |
| Linguistics & Language Technology | Syntax/ Cognitive Linguistics/ Computational Linguistics/ Morphosyntax/ General Linguistics |
Note: Candidates applying under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 should not confuse this specialisation with the specialisation under vacancy details
Selection Process
- The Academic score specified under UGC Regulations, 2018, in Appendix II (Table 3A) for universities will be considered only for short-listing candidates for the interview.
- The final selection will be based solely on performance in the personal interview. I
- n case a large number of candidates apply, short-listing will be done on the basis of academic qualifications and experience as per Annexure-II.
Documents Required
- Filled-in Annexure I (bio-data)
- Filled-in Annexure II (academic score format)
- Copies of testimonials/certificates
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Fill in the application form as given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II.
- Attach copies of all relevant testimonials and certificates.
- Send the completed application by email to the respective Head of Department’s email ID, with the subject line “Application for Assistant Professor (Contractual) against Advt. No. [relevant number]/2026”.
- Eligible candidates will be informed separately and asked to appear physically before the Selection Committee.
- Candidates applying under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 also must send their applications to the correct department email ID as listed below, since each advertisement is handled separately by its own department.
| Departments | |
|---|---|
| Apply for Social Work post | hod_sw@tezu.ernet.in |
| Apply for Education post | hod_edu@tezu.ernet.in |
| Apply for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology post | hod_mbbt@tezu.ernet.in |
| Apply for Linguistics & Language Technology post | hod_llt@tezu.ernet.in |
Application Fee
| Department | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Departments | No application fee has been mentioned in the notification under Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 |
Key Dates
| Information | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 21st August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Filled Application by Email | 31st August 2026 |
Important Links
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