West Goalpara College Principal Recruitment 2026

West Goalpara College Principal Recruitment 2026: Overview

West Goalpara College, a provincialised college under the Government of Assam at Ambari, Balarbhita in Goalpara district, is looking for a new Principal. The college holds a NAAC 'B+' re-accreditation and is recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. The Governing Body is filling the post after the Director of Higher Education, Assam gave permission in August 2026, and the advertisement was shared through Gauhati University and the state's newspapers.

This is a senior leadership post, so it suits experienced Associate Professors and Professors with a strong research record. Serving principals of other provincialised or government colleges can also apply, provided their own authority permits it.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Fixed term: The Principal serves a term of 5 years, as set by the UGC guidelines adopted by the Government of Assam.
• Rules followed: Qualifications, experience and norms follow the latest UGC Regulations and the Government of Assam guidelines in its Office Memorandum dated 25 February 2019.
• Research record: You must meet the API-based PBAS score set for direct recruitment of college principals and show your publications with self-attested proof.
• Marks relaxation: SC, ST and differently abled candidates get a 5% relaxation at the graduate and master's level, counted on qualifying marks only without grace marks.
• Proper channel: Employed candidates must apply through proper channel with an NOC from their present employer.
• Interview costs: No TA/DA is paid to candidates called for the interview.
• Scrutiny: Incomplete or defective applications are rejected at scrutiny and those candidates get no call letter.

Application Submission Notes

Fill the prescribed application form issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam and attach a complete bio-data with your phone number, a valid email ID and supporting testimonials from your HSLC (Class 10) onwards. Add the non-refundable demand draft drawn in favour of Principal, West Goalpara College, payable at State Bank of India, Goalpara Branch.

Send the complete set to The President, Governing Body, West Goalpara College, Ambari, Balarbhita, Goalpara, Assam 783129. The application must reach within 15 days from the date the advertisement is published — the notice prints no calendar date, so post it as early as you can.