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RTU Assam Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 13, 2026
Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (Physics)Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (Chemistry)Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (Zoology)Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (History)Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (Geography)Assistant Professor in Educational Studies

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Postgraduate164
M.Sc80
Ph.D65
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
7 Posts
Pay Scale
Fixed Pay / Negotiable (Self-Financed ITEP)
Age Limit
As per UGC & Assam Government norms
Job Location
Assam20Hojai1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Oct – 10 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

1. Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography): Master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks, B.Ed. degree with at least 55% marks, and UGC-NET / SLET / SET or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject.
2. Assistant Professor in Educational Studies: M.Ed. with at least 55% marks and UGC-NET / SLET / SET or Ph.D. in Education.
Desirable: Master's degree in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or allied disciplines for Educational Studies; M.Ed. or Ph.D. in Education for Pedagogy subjects.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC regulations and Assam State Government norms for Assistant Professor appointments (typically up to 38 years for unreserved candidates with standard relaxation for reserved categories).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & UGC Academic Score Evaluation

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Personal Interview

Offline InterviewMerit Scored

The selection process follows UGC and NCTE guidelines. Applications will be screened based on academic credentials, NET/SLET qualifications, and Ph.D. degrees to formulate a shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview before the University Selection Committee. Final selection is based on candidate performance in the interview and academic domain expertise.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Record & Qualifications (Graduation, PG, B.Ed / M.Ed)
Research Publications & NET / SLET / Ph.D. Credentials
Domain Pedagogical Knowledge & Teaching Aptitude
Personal Interview Interaction & Communication

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Faculty members at Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya (RTU), Hojai teach undergraduate and integrated teacher education students under the newly launched Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The role balances subject pedagogical instruction (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography, and Educational Studies) with practicum school internships, curriculum development, and micro-teaching supervision aligned with NCTE standards. The academic atmosphere in this emerging state university campus in Hojai is student-centric, requiring bilingual communication in English and Assamese/Bengali.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Positions are contractual / fixed pay on a self-financed basis under ITEP at the university main campus in Hojai, Assam. Tenure is determined as per programme sanction and annual performance appraisal. Station posting is fixed at Hojai.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed-pay contractual appointment under a self-financed programme, there is no direct career advancement scheme (CAS) promotional ladder. However, institutional university teaching experience at RTU provides official teaching credits and high API score weightage for future regular Assistant Professor selections across Assam state universities and central universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Offline Registered Post Submission: Applications are accepted exclusively via Registered Post; submissions by speed post, courier, email, or hand delivery will not be entertained.
  • No TA/DA for Interview: Candidates called for interview must attend at their own expense; no traveling or daily allowances will be provided by the university.
  • Postal Delay Liability: The university accepts no responsibility for postal transit delays; applications reaching after 10.11.2026 will be summarily rejected.
  • Self-Financed Negotiable Pay: The ITEP course operates on a self-financed model; salaries are fixed/negotiable rather than UGC 7th CPC Academic Level-10 pay scales.
  • Mandatory Eligibility Proof: Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. certificate and B.Ed/M.Ed degrees; incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Pedagogy (Physics)1
  • Pedagogy (Chemistry)1
  • Pedagogy (Zoology)1
  • Pedagogy (History)1
  • Pedagogy (Geography)1
  • Educational Studies2
  • Total Vacancies7
Total Vacancies7 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly pay under the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). As the course is self-financed, remuneration is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Fixed pay under the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). As the course is self-financed, salary/remuneration is negotiable as per University rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official website of Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya at https://rtuassam.ac.in to access the recruitment circular and application format.
  2. Fill out the application form with complete personal, academic, and professional credentials.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant mark sheets, degree certificates (PG, B.Ed, M.Ed), proof of date of birth, NET/SLET/SET pass certificates, and Ph.D. notification.
  4. Enclose the application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribing 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] in the Department of [Subject]'.
  5. Send the completed dossier strictly by Registered Post to: The Registrar, Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai - 782435, Assam (India).
  6. Ensure the envelope reaches the University on or before the closing date: 10.11.2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is specified in the official advertisement notice.

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Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya (RTU), Hojai has advertised 7 Assistant Professor posts under ITEP: 5 posts in Pedagogy (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography) and 2 posts in Educational Studies.

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