Dimoria College Principal Recruitment 2026

Dimoria College (Autonomous), Khetri, in Kamrup district of Assam is hiring a Principal. This is a senior leadership post for experienced academics. You need a Ph.D. degree and at least 15 years of teaching or research experience as a Professor or Associate Professor. The last date to apply is 17 July 2026, and you must apply offline by post. The term of the Principal is 5 years.

Dimoria College (Autonomous) Principal Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Dimoria College (Autonomous), a provincialised college under the Higher Education Department of Assam, has advertised for the post of Principal as per the Director of Higher Education, Assam letter. The appointment follows the UGC Regulations dated 18 July 2018 for Principals of provincialised colleges. This is a great chance for senior professors and associate professors with a strong research record to lead an autonomous college.

Who Can Apply?

You must meet the UGC eligibility criteria for the Principal of a provincialised college:

• Qualification: A Ph.D. degree.
• Experience: You should be a Professor or Associate Professor with a total of at least 15 years of teaching or research experience in universities, colleges and other higher education institutions.
• Research Publications: A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Research Score: A minimum Research Score of 110 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations.

As per the earlier Assam Government criteria (OM dated 25 February 2019), a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, and 15 years of teaching/research experience were required. Candidates should check both sets of rules before applying.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit is 55 years, as on 1 July 2026, as per the prescribed rules.

Salary

• The advertisement does not mention the exact salary. As the Principal of a provincialised college in Assam, you will be paid under the UGC 7th Pay Commission scales along with DA and other allowances as per Assam government rules.

Application Fee

• All candidates: Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable).
• Payment mode: A bank draft drawn in favour of the Principal, Dimoria College (Autonomous), Khetri, payable at State Bank of India, Sonapur Branch (IFSC: SBIN0011616).

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. Selection is done in these stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Applications are checked against the eligibility criteria, research publications and research score.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application in the prescribed format with complete bio-data.
2. Attach self-attested testimonials from HSLC (Class 10) onwards.
3. Attach a bank draft of Rs. 5,000 in favour of the Principal, Dimoria College (Autonomous), Khetri.
4. Send the application through proper channel (in duplicate) to the President, Governing Body, Dimoria College (Autonomous), Khetri, Kamrup (M), Assam - 782403.
5. Make sure the application reaches within 15 days of the advertisement being published — by 17 July 2026.

Only hardcopy applications are accepted. You must provide an active email id and a valid mobile number. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 27 June 2026
• Last Date for Application by Post: 17 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Lead and manage the overall academic and administrative work of the college
• Supervise teaching staff and maintain the quality of education
• Implement UGC and Assam government higher education policies
• Manage college finances, infrastructure and resources
• Promote research, seminars and academic development
• Maintain discipline and look after student welfare
• Represent the college before the Directorate of Higher Education and other bodies