Gurucharan University, Silchar (Adv No. 02/2026) invites online applications for Assistant Professors across eight subjects and one Controller of Examination. Assistant Professors are paid at Level-10 (Rs.57,700–1,82,400) and the Controller at AL-14 (Rs.1,44,200–2,18,200). Online applications close on 21-11-2026 (5:00 PM); a printed hard copy must reach the Registrar by 28-11-2026. Assistant Professor candidates need a Master’s (55%) and NET/SLET/SET unless exempted by PhD rules; Controller requires Master’s (55%) plus extensive academic/administrative experience and mandatory computer/networking knowledge.
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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Professor – Bengali: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- OBC/MOBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Commerce: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- UR: 1
- Assistant Professor – Economics: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- SC: 1
- OBC/MOBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Philosophy: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- ST(P): 1
- Assistant Professor – Physics: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- UR: 4
- Assistant Professor – Sanskrit: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- OBC/MOBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Statistics: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- UR (PwD): 1
- ST(H): 1
- Assistant Professor – Zoology: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% and NET/SLET/SET or PhD exemption as per UGC rules- OBC/MOBC: 1
- Controller of Examination: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% plus specified academic/administrative experience (15 years as Assistant Professor in Academic Level-11 or 8 years in Academic Level-12 including Associate Professor; or comparable research/education experience; or 15 years administrative experience with 8 years as Deputy Registrar or equivalent). Working knowledge of computers and networking is mandatory.- UR: 1
Qualification Requirements
Assistant Professor: A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned subject and cleared NET/CSIR/SET/SLET unless exempted by a PhD awarded under UGC regulations; specific PhD conditions for exemption are listed (regular mode, external examiners, open viva, publications and presentations). Controller of Examination: A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks plus either 15 years as Assistant Professor in Academic Level-11 or 8 years in Academic Level-12 (including Associate Professor) with educational administration experience, or comparable research/education experience, or 15 years administrative experience with at least 8 years as Deputy Registrar or equivalent. Working knowledge of computers and networking is mandatory for the Controller post; desirable experience includes handling university examinations and confidential work.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 55 years
Application Fees
- Assistant Professor – General / Others: ₹1500
- Assistant Professor – SC/ST: ₹750
- Controller of Examination – General / Others: ₹2000
- Controller of Examination – SC/ST: ₹1000
Selection Process
- Application screening: A Screening Committee checks every application; applications with wrong or missing information or incomplete applications will be rejected outright.
- Other selection stages: The official notification does not specify further details of the selection process for the Assistant Professor posts.
How to Apply
- Open the appropriate portal: Assistant Professor application portal or Controller of Examinations application portal at https://www.gurucharanuniversity.ac.in.
- Register on the portal and fill in the online application form, completing every mandatory field.
- Upload a passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, up to 100 KB) and your signature (up to 100 KB).
- Use the form tabs and click ‘Save and Proceed’ after each; if logged out, log in again with details sent to your email.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form; you cannot make changes after final submission.
- Download the PDF of the application and send one hard copy with self-attested documents to ‘The Registrar, Gurucharan University, College Road, Silchar-788004, Cachar, Assam’ so it reaches by 28-11-2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for Assistant Professor?
An Assistant Professor must have a Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned subject and must have cleared NET/CSIR/SLET/SET unless exempted by a PhD awarded under UGC regulations. Specific conditions for PhD-based exemption are listed in the notification, including regular mode award, external evaluation, open viva, publications and conference presentations.
How do I apply for these positions?
Apply online via the university application portal (https://www.gurucharanuniversity.ac.in), register, fill the form, upload photo and signature, pay the fee and submit. After submission download the PDF and send one hard copy with self-attested documents to the Registrar so it reaches by 28-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply online and to send the hard copy?
The last date to apply online is 21-11-2026 (before 5:00 PM). The printed hard copy of the application must reach the university by 28-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
A Screening Committee checks every application and will reject incomplete or incorrect applications outright. The official notification does not specify further details of the selection process for the Assistant Professor posts.
What are the pay scales for the advertised posts?
Assistant Professors have a basic pay of Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 (Level-10). The Controller of Examination has a pay of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 (AL-14).
