RTV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya (RTV), Hojai is hiring 4 Assistant Professors in Physics, Hindi, Political Science and Zoology. If you meet the latest UGC norms for Assistant Professor posts, you can apply by offline registered post. The last date for receipt of application is 15 June 2026. Salary is under UGC Academic Level 10, from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.

Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya has released Advertisement No. 001/2026 for teaching positions at its Hojai campus in Assam. The notice covers 4 Assistant Professor posts, including one Physics lien post that is likely to be permanent. Applications are accepted only by registered post, so you need to send the filled form and documents before the deadline.

All four vacancies are listed as Unreserved posts with roster points in the notification. The departments are Physics, Hindi, Political Science and Zoology. For Zoology, the notice specifically mentions Genetics specialization, so check that point carefully before applying for that department.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Physics: 1 Assistant Professor post, lien post likely to be permanent, Unreserved Roster Point 46
• Hindi: 1 Assistant Professor post, Unreserved Roster Point 42
• Political Science: 1 Assistant Professor post, Unreserved Roster Point 41
• Zoology: 1 Assistant Professor post, Unreserved Roster Point 38, specialization in Genetics mentioned

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must meet the latest UGC norms for Assistant Professor recruitment.
• Desirable qualification: A Ph.D. degree is listed as desirable for the departments.
• Zoology specialization: The Zoology post mentions Genetics as the specialization.
• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.
• Multiple posts: If you apply for more than one post, you must send a separate application form and separate fee for each post.

The university has asked applicants to fill all relevant parts of the prescribed form and attach photocopies of certificates, mark sheets, date of birth proof and caste certificate wherever applicable. Incomplete forms can be rejected, so keep the list of enclosures ready before posting the application.

Age Limit

• Age limit will be as per Assam State Government rules.
• Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026 using the School, Matriculation or HSLC admit card/certificate.
• The university may relax age or experience requirements for exceptional candidates, especially from government education or research institutions with a strong record.

Salary

• Assistant Professor salary is under Academic Level 10 of the latest UGC matrix.
• Pay range is Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.
• Service conditions will follow the University Act, Statutes, Regulations, Government of Assam rules and UGC rules.

The selected teachers will work under the University Act, Statute and Regulations, along with relevant Government of Assam and UGC rules. The notice also refers to Assam Civil Service conduct and discipline rules as adopted by the university, so the job is governed by formal public university service rules.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC / MOBC candidates: Rs. 2,000
• Other reserved categories: Rs. 1,500
• Payment mode: Bank draft in favour of Rabindranath Tagore University, payable at State Bank of India, Hojai Branch
• The bank draft must be drawn on or after 29 May 2026 and on or before 15 June 2026.

Selection Process

The notification points to interview-based teaching recruitment. It also says documents such as M.Phil, Ph.D thesis, seminar papers and publications can be submitted on the date of interview.

No written exam pattern is given in the notice, so you should focus on the UGC qualification norms, your subject record, research profile and documents. The university has also said that it may fill or not fill any or all advertised posts, so final selection will depend on the university process.

1. Application Scrutiny: The university will check the prescribed form, fee and required enclosures.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview as per university process.
3. Document Verification: Qualification, date of birth, category and other certificates will be checked.

How to Apply

1. Go to the university website at rtuassam.ac.in and download the detailed information and application form.
2. Fill Part A, Part B and Part C of the prescribed application form, wherever applicable.
3. Attach photocopies of certificates, mark sheets, date of birth proof, caste certificate if applicable and other documents.
4. Prepare the bank draft for the correct fee category.
5. Send the application by registered post only to the Registrar, Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai-782435, Assam.
6. Write the post, department and category clearly on the envelope before sending it.

The envelope should mention the post, department and category as shown in the advertisement. The university has also said it will not be responsible for postal delay, so send the registered post early enough for delivery before 15 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 29 May 2026
• Application Start: 29 May 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 15 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned undergraduate or postgraduate classes in the department
• Prepare lesson plans, reading material, assignments, and question papers
• Evaluate answer scripts, projects, seminar work, and internal assessments
• Guide students in academic, research, and career-related work
• Conduct research and publish papers in recognised academic platforms
• Assist the department with admission, examination, and committee work
• Follow university, Government of Assam, and UGC academic rules