Tezpur University Professor Social Work Recruitment 2026

Tezpur University is hiring 1 Assistant Professor (Contractual) for the Department of Social Work. If you have a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related subject, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026. Selected candidates get a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 80,000.

Tezpur University (TU) Assistant Professor (Social Work) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tezpur University (TU), a Central University in Assam, has released Advertisement No. 23/2026 for 1 Assistant Professor post on a contractual basis in the Department of Social Work under the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. This is an 11-month contractual position, or till the regular vacancy is filled (whichever is earlier), with a provision for extension based on your performance. If you are a fresh Ph.D. holder in Social Work looking to start your teaching career at a Central University, this is a good opportunity.

Who Can Apply?

Option A - Indian Ph.D.:

• You need a Ph.D. in Social Work (or the advertised area) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in your preceding Master's degree from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Your Ph.D. must follow the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, including thesis evaluation by two external examiners, an open viva voce, and at least two published research papers from your Ph.D. work.

Option B - Foreign Ph.D.:

• Your Ph.D. can also be from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the world by QS, THE, or the Shanghai ARWU rankings.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 80,000 for this contractual position.
• No other allowances will be admissible on top of this fixed pay.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for this post has 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: If a large number of candidates apply, you will be shortlisted for interview based on your academic score (as per UGC 2018 Regulations, Appendix II Table 3A) and experience, using the details you provide in Annexure II.
2. Personal Interview: Final selection is based only on your performance in the interview. You must appear before the Selection Committee in person; the interview schedule will be notified later.

How to Apply

1. Download Annexure I and Annexure II from the detailed advertisement on the Tezpur University website.
2. Fill in your bio-data and attach copies of all testimonials and certificates.
3. Email your complete application to hod_sw@tezu.ernet.in.
4. Use the subject line "Application for Assistant Professor (Contractual) against Advt. No.23/2026".

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 21 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by email): 31 August 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Social Work
• Guide students during fieldwork placements and community engagement projects
• Conduct research and publish papers in Social Work and allied areas
• Mentor students on research methodology and social work practice
• Prepare course material, assignments, and examination papers
• Organize seminars, workshops and outreach programmes for the department
• Participate in departmental academic and administrative activities