GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions ( Job in Guwahati University): Gauhati University has announced vacancies for multiple teaching positions across various departments. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to apply online for positions of Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors.

GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions – Important Details
- Details of Teaching Positions to be filled up:
- Total Number of Posts of Professors: 05
- Total Number of Posts of Associate Professors: 07
- Total Number of Posts of Assistant Professors: 31
- Pay Scale
- Professor: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
- Associate Professor: ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100
- Assistant Professor: ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400
- Application Fee
- General Candidates: ₹1,500/-
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹750/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions – Teaching Positions Available
- Professor Positions (Total: 5)
Department | No. of Post | Specialization | Reservation |
Chemistry | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
Philosophy | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
Sociology | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
Economics | 1 | Master’s in Economics | ST(P) |
History | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
- Associate Professor Positions (Total: 7)
Department | No. of Posts | Specialization | Reservation |
Information Technology | 2 | Open | 1. Unreserved, 2. OBC/MOBC |
Electronics & Communication Technology | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
Environmental Science | 1 | M.Sc. in Environmental Science (UGC norms) | Unreserved |
English Language Teaching | 1 | MA in ELT/ELE, Ph.D. in ELT/Applied Linguistics | OBC/MOBC |
Sanskrit | 1 | i) Darshan (Group C) | i) Unreserved |
English | 1 | Open | Unreserved |
- Assistant Professor Positions (Total: 31)
Department | No. of Posts | Specialization | Reservation | Eligibility |
Applied Sciences | 2 | 1. Mathematical Science, 2. Organic Chemistry | 1. Unreserved, 2. OBC/MOBC | M.Sc. in relevant field |
Mathematics | 3 | Open | Unreserved | M.Sc. in Mathematics |
Biotechnology | 3 | 1. Metabolic Engineering, 2. Computational Biology, 3. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 1. Unreserved, 2. ST(P), 3. Unreserved | M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology Proven track record in the area of specialization Ph.D. in the relevant field with high-quality publications Desirable: Industry experience for SI No. 1 post |
Chemistry | 3 | 1. Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 2. Bio-organic Chemistry, 3. Main Group Chemistry | 1. ST(P), 2. Unreserved, 3. OBC/MOBC | M.Sc. in Chemistry with First Class (preferably in Organic Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry) Research capabilities demonstrated through high-quality publications in reputed journals |
Geography | 2 | 1. Human Geography, 2. Open | 1. OBC/MOBC, 2. Unreserved | M.A. in Geography |
Physics | 2 | 1. Open, 2. Condensed Matter Physics | 1. OBC/MOBC, 2. Unreserved | M.Sc. in Physics |
Education | 1 | MA Education with NET/SLET | OBC/MOBC | M.A. in Education + NET/SLET |
Business Administration | 2 | 1. HRM + Computer Science/IT/B.Com, 2. HRM/Marketing/Finance | 1. Unreserved, 2. Unreserved | MBA in relevant specialization |
Commerce | 3 | Accountancy & Finance | 1. SC, 2. Unreserved, 3. ST(H) | M.Com. in Accountancy & Finance |
Sanskrit | 1 | Veda (Group B) | Unreserved | M.A. in Sanskrit |
Philosophy | 1 | Logic/Western Philosophy | ST(P) | M.A. in Philosophy |
Zoology | 2 | 1. Cell & Molecular Biology, 2. Entomology | 1. OBC/MOBC, 2. SC | M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization |
University Law College | 1 | Constitutional Law & Administrative Law | Unreserved | LLM + NET/SLET |
MIL & Literary Studies | 1 | MA in Assamese + Knowledge of an Indian language | Unreserved | MA in Assamese Sound academic knowledge of an Indian language other than Assamese Preference for those with an understanding of Comparative Indian Literature |
Geological Sciences | 2 | 1. Metamorphic Petrology, 2. Geophysics | 1. Unreserved, 2. OBC/MOBC | M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics |
Law | 1 | Constitutional Law & Administrative Law | Unreserved | LLM + NET/SLET |
Linguistics | 1 | Open | OBC/MOBC | M.A. in Linguistics |
Eligibility Criteria of GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions
Candidates must meet the minimum essential qualifications as per the latest UGC Regulations (2018) and any additional guidelines issued thereafter.
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GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions – Important Dates
- Commencement of Online Registration: 27.03.2025 (11:00 A.М.)
- Last date of Online Registration and apply online: 18.04.2025 (11:59 P.М.)
- Last date of submission of hard copy of the application: 25.04.2025 (4:30 P.М.)
How to Apply for GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions?
- Candidates must apply online through the Gauhati University website at the Teaching Recruitment Candidate Portal. No other means or modes of application submission will be accepted.
- Applicants must have a valid email ID and mobile number for registration.
- After online submission, candidates must send a signed hard copy (PDF) of their completed application along with required enclosures to: Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam
- The envelope should be superscribed as: “Application for the post of ___, Gauhati University, Advt. No. T/2025/1.”
- A copy of the e-generated payment receipt must be enclosed with the application.
- Applications received after the deadline or incomplete in any form will be rejected.
- Those currently employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Shortlisting will be based on UGC norms, and fulfilling eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
- Applicants must produce original documents for verification during the interview.
- The university reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without prior notice.
Important Links of GU Recruitment for Various Teaching Positions
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Online Apply Link: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here