Gurucharan University Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 14 Assistant Professor, Controller of Examination Posts

Gurucharan University in Silchar is hiring Assistant Professors in eight subjects and one Controller of Examination under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The most Assistant Professor posts are in Physics (04), followed by Economics and Statistics (02 each). Assistant Professor posts are at Pay Level-10. The online form closes at 5:00 PM on 21 November 2026, and the printed copy of the application must reach the university by 28 November 2026.

Gurucharan University Assistant Professor and Controller of Examination Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the selection process or an age limit for the Assistant Professor posts.

About Gurucharan University

Gurucharan University is a State University in Silchar, Cachar district, Assam. It was set up by upgrading Gurucharan College under Assam Act No. LVII of 2023. The university is on College Road, Silchar-788004.

Gurucharan University Assistant Professor and Controller of Examination Vacancy Details 2026

Assistant Professor: basic pay Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 (Level-10)

Controller of Examination

Vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are included within these numbers; the official notice gives the break-up.

The Government of Assam's reservation policy applies to all categories. Only persons with a disability of 40% or above, certified by the competent authority of the Government of Assam, get the benefit of PwD reservation.

Gurucharan University Assistant Professor and Controller of Examination Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit for the Controller of Examination is 55 years as on 1 October 2026. Any relaxation is given as per the UGC guidelines and the rules of the regulatory bodies concerned.

Assistant Professor

• A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• In addition, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. Candidates who have been awarded a PhD Degree under the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

Candidates who registered for the PhD before 11 July 2009 come under the rules of the institution that awarded the degree. They are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if all of these conditions are met:

1. The PhD was awarded in regular mode.
2. The thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners.
3. An open PhD viva voce was held.
4. The candidate has published two research papers from the PhD work, at least one in a refereed journal.
5. The candidate has presented at least two papers based on the PhD work at conferences or seminars sponsored, funded or supported by the UGC / ICSSR / CSIR or a similar agency.

The Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the university concerned must certify that these conditions are met. A PhD from a foreign university is governed by the UGC Regulations.

Controller of Examination

Essential qualification:

• A Master's degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
• One of the following:
  • at least 15 years of experience as an Assistant Professor in Academic Level-11 and above, or 8 years of service in Academic Level-12 and above, including as an Associate Professor, along with experience in educational administration; or
  • comparable experience in a research establishment and/or other institutions of higher education; or
  • 15 years of administrative experience, of which 8 years must be as Deputy Registrar or an equivalent post.
• Working knowledge of computers and networking. The notice calls this mandatory.

Desirable: experience conducting or assisting with University/College/Institution examinations and other allied work at the executive level, and a record that justifies being trusted with confidential work.

For the full eligibility rules for each post and subject, see the official notification.

Application Fee

The fee will not be refunded.

Important Dates

Screening and Conditions

• A Screening Committee checks every application, whatever the category. Applications with wrong or missing information will be rejected outright, and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending an interview or written test.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate. Impersonation will be dealt with under the law.
• Applications are not accepted after the last date.
• The university may withdraw any advertised post at any time without giving a reason. It may also choose whether or not to fill the posts, and its decision is final.

Service Conditions

• The appointment stays purely temporary until confirmation, which comes after a probation period of at least one year. Probation may be extended if needed.
• Selected candidates must be physically and mentally fit. Before joining, they must produce a medical certificate signed by the Joint Director of Health Services of the district concerned or a Government Medical Officer. The university may also have its own doctor check the certificate.
• A good-conduct certificate from the head of the institution last attended or served is required, unless the candidate is an employee of this university.
• A No Court Case Certificate from the competent authority must be submitted at the time of joining.

How to Apply for Gurucharan University Assistant Professor and Controller of Examination Recruitment 2026

1. Open the right portal: Assistant Professor application portal or Controller of Examinations application portal.
2. Register on the portal, then fill in the application form online. Fill in every mandatory field.
3. Have a passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, up to 100 KB) and your signature (up to 100 KB) ready to upload.
4. The form has several tabs. Click "Save and Proceed" after each one. If the browser closes or you are logged out, log in again with the details sent to your email.
5. Pay the fee and submit the form. You cannot make changes after final submission.
6. Download the PDF of the application from the link shown after submission.
7. Send one hard copy of the PDF with self-attested copies of the documents to "The Registrar, Gurucharan University, College Road, Silchar-788004, Cachar, Assam". It must reach the Registrar's office within seven days of the online last date, that is, by 28 November 2026.

Documents to enclose with the hard copy

• Proof of academic qualifications and publications
• Experience certificate showing the date of appointment, the period of appointment and the scale of pay / pay band and grade pay / pay level. It must be issued by the Registrar of the university or the Principal/Director of the college or institute. Certificates from a Head of Department or Dean are not accepted.
• Caste certificate (SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC) in the Government of Assam format, plus a valid current-year NCL certificate for OBC/MOBC candidates
• Disability certificate and income and assets certificate, where applicable
• For in-service candidates: an application sent through proper channel, or a No Objection Certificate from the appointing authority in the Annexure-I format

Number the documents with the serial numbers you used in the online application. The copies uploaded on the portal are treated as final.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which subject has the most Assistant Professor vacancies?

Physics, with 04 vacancies, all Unreserved.

Is NET compulsory for the Assistant Professor posts?

You need NET, SLET or SET unless you have a PhD awarded under the UGC Regulations of 2009 or 2016. In that case, you are exempt.

What marks do I need in my Master's degree?

Both posts require at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, in the Master's degree.

How much is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?

SC/ST candidates pay Rs. 750 for Assistant Professor and Rs. 1,000 for Controller of Examination.

Where do I send the hard copy?

Send it to The Registrar, Gurucharan University, College Road, Silchar-788004, Cachar, Assam. It must arrive by 28 November 2026.

Can I edit my application after submitting it?

No. You cannot make changes after final submission. Save each tab with the "Save and Proceed" button as you go.

I am already employed. What extra document do I need?

Apply through proper channel, or attach a No Objection Certificate from your appointing authority. The notice gives a format for it in Annexure-I.

Is the job permanent from day one?

No. The appointment is temporary until you are confirmed after a probation period of at least one year, which can be extended.

Who can issue my experience certificate?

Only the Registrar of the university or the Principal/Director of the college or institute. Certificates from a Head of Department or Dean are not accepted.