Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026: 2 Assistant Professor (Contractual) Posts in Department of Law

Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the engagement of 2 Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts in the Department of Law. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for these contractual faculty positions at Tezpur University before the last date. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen teaching and research in specialized areas of law. Candidates must carefully check the official eligibility criteria, pay details, application process, and important dates before submitting their applications.

The minimum educational qualification required is a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms. The last date for submission of application is 14th August 2026. Below is a complete and detailed overview of the Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor posts.

Overview of Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026

Tezpur University, a premier central university located in Assam, has invited applications for contractual Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Law. The recruitment is specifically for subjects related to Human Rights Law and Constitutional Law. These positions offer an opportunity for qualified legal academicians to contribute to teaching and academic activities at the university on a contractual basis.

Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Post Details

• Name of Post: Assistant Professor (Contractual)
• Number of Vacancies: 2 Posts
• Department: Department of Law, Tezpur University
• Specialization: Human Rights Law / Constitutional Law
• Pay Scale / Emoluments: A fixed emolument of ₹80,000/- (Eighty Thousand Fixed) per month shall be paid. No other allowances will be admissible.

These contractual positions are ideal for candidates who wish to gain teaching experience in a reputed central university while contributing to the academic growth of the Department of Law.

Eligibility Criteria for Tezpur University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Candidates must possess eligibility criteria under either Category A or Category B as prescribed under UGC regulations.

Eligibility (A or B):

A. i) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, 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 or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time, as the case may be, are exempted from NET/SET/SLET.

Provided that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:

• a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
• b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
• c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
• d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
• e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR / CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

NOTE: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Master’s Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. Further, SLET/SET shall be valid as the minimum eligibility for direct recruitment to Universities / Colleges / Institutions in the respective state only.

OR

B. The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) the Times Higher Education (THE) (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

Desirable Qualification: Candidates having a Ph.D. in the relevant branch/specialization shall be preferred.

How to Apply for Tezpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II along with self-attested copies of all testimonials, certificates, and other relevant documents.

Application Process:

• Send the complete application by e-mail to: [email protected]
• Subject line of the email must be: “Application for Assistant Professor (Contractual) against Advt. No. 21/2026”

Eligible candidates will be required to appear before the Selection Committee physically. The date, time, and venue of the interview will be notified in due course of time.

Important Note on Shortlisting: The Academic score as specified under UGC Regulations, 2018, in Appendix II (Table 3A) for universities, shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only. The final selection shall be based only on the performance in the personal interview. Therefore, applicants must carefully fill and submit the form given in Annexure-II.

Important Dates for Tezpur University Faculty Vacancy 2026

Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications well before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Important Web-Links for Tezpur University Recruitment 2026

• Official Notification: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

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