Assam University, Silchar (A Central University) has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) inviting online applications from eligible Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for the recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts. The vacancies are available across various departments at the Silchar Headquarters and Diphu Campus. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 10 July 2026.

Assam University Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Authority Assam University, Silchar (A Central University)
Advertisement No. 02/2026
Post Name Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor
Total Vacancies 119 Posts
Regular Vacancies 85 Posts
Backlog Vacancies 24 Posts
Leave Vacancies 10 Posts
Job Type Teaching Posts
Job Location Silchar Campus & Diphu Campus, Assam
Application Mode Online + Hard Copy Submission
Important Dates
Advertisement Date 26 May 2026
Online Application Start Date 06 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 10 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Professor Academic Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200)
Associate Professor Academic Level-13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100)
Assistant Professor Academic Level-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400)
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
Regular Vacancies (85 Posts)
  • Silchar Campus: 71 Posts
  • Diphu Campus: 14 Posts

Backlog Reserved Vacancies (24 Posts)
  • Silchar Campus: 23 Posts
  • Diphu Campus: 01 Post

Leave Vacancies (10 Posts)
  • Professor – 01 Post
  • Associate Professor – 01 Post
  • Assistant Professor – 08 Posts
Departments
Agricultural Engineering, Applied Science & Humanities, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Commerce, Earth Science, Economics, Ecology & Environmental Science, Education, Law, Manipuri, Philosophy, Social Work, Sanskrit, Visual Arts, Arabic, Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Life Science & Bioinformatics, Mass Communication, Political Science, Sociology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physics, Pharmaceutical Science, Mathematics, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Anthropology, Geography and other departments.
Educational Qualification
Assistant Professor: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject along with NET/SLET/SET qualification. Ph.D holders as per UGC Regulations are exempted from NET.

Associate Professor: Ph.D Degree, Master's Degree with 55% marks and minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience with at least 7 publications.

Professor: Ph.D Degree with minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience and at least 10 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications, experience and eligibility conditions shall be governed by UGC Regulations 2018 and applicable statutory bodies such as AICTE, NCTE and PCI wherever applicable.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS ₹1,000/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Women ₹500/- (Postal Charges Only)
Selection Process
Screening of Applications followed by Interview as per UGC Regulations and Assam University norms.
How to Apply
  • Apply online through the Samarth Recruitment Portal.
  • Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
  • Pay the prescribed application fee online.
  • Submit the application form and download the PDF copy.
  • Print and sign the application form.
  • Send the signed hard copy with self-attested supporting documents to Assam University.
Postal Address
Deputy Registrar, Room No. 103,
Raja Rammohan Ray Administrative Building,
Assam University, Silchar,
PIN – 788011, Cachar, Assam.
Important Instructions
  • Submission of hard copy after online application is mandatory.
  • Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.
  • Candidates already employed must apply through proper channel.
  • Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
  • Reservation benefits will be applicable as per Government of India and UGC rules.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
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