ASTU Academic Registrar Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ASTU is hiring 1 Academic Registrar post at its Guwahati campus in Assam. If you have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks and senior academic or administrative experience, you can apply by post. The last date for the application to reach ASTU is 8 July 2026. Salary is Pay Level 14, from Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month plus admissible allowances.

Assam Science and Technology University Academic Registrar Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), a Government of Assam state university at Jalukbari, Guwahati, has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the post of Academic Registrar. This is a senior university administration role with one UR vacancy and a fixed-term appointment pattern.

The appointment will initially be for 1 year. It can be renewed yearly based on good performance and contribution, up to a maximum of 5 years or up to the age of 60 years, whichever comes earlier. ASTU has also mentioned that the Academic Registrar may be assigned teaching responsibility for in-campus B.Tech senior-level courses when the university needs it.

Important for applicants: ASTU will count your eligibility on the last date of application receipt, so your qualification, experience and supporting certificates should be ready by 8 July 2026. Keep the fee receipt and experience certificates in the proper format because incomplete applications or late papers will not be considered.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Education: You need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the seven-point scale.
• Experience route 1: You need at least 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor in Academic Level 11 and above, or 8 years in Academic Level 12 and above including Associate Professor, along with educational administration experience.
• Experience route 2: Comparable experience in a research establishment or other higher education institution can also be considered.
• Experience route 3: You can also qualify with 15 years of administrative experience, including 8 years as Deputy Registrar or an equivalent post.
• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.

Desirable Qualification and Skills

• Ph.D.: A Ph.D. degree is desirable, but ASTU has not made it essential.
• Drafting: Very good drafting skill is desirable for this post.
• Academic administration: Experience with affiliation work, NEP-2020 matters, e-Samarth and academic committee records will help.
• IT and database skills: ASTU prefers strong use of word processing, Excel, SQL database work and ERP module development.
• Resource mobilisation: Demonstrated performance in resource mobilisation is listed as a desirable point.

Age and Tenure Condition

• The notification does not give a separate minimum or maximum application age limit.
• The appointment can continue yearly up to a maximum of 5 years or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
• Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwD applicants will follow Assam Government rules where applicable.

Salary

• Pay level: Pay Matrix Level 14.
• Monthly pay range: Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200.
• Allowances: ASTU will pay other admissible allowances as per rules.
• Retirement benefits will be limited to Government of Assam rules, and the selected person will be governed by the New Pension Rules, 2005.

Application Fee

• Other than SC/ST category: Rs. 2,000.
• SC/ST category: Rs. 1,000.
• Payment mode: Online through SBI Collect.
• No cheque, demand draft or cash payment will be accepted for the processing fee.

Selection Process

ASTU will shortlist applicants and call only shortlisted people for interview. The notification does not mention a written exam for this post.

1. Application scrutiny: ASTU will check qualification, experience, fee receipt and required documents.
2. Shortlisting: Mere minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.
4. Document verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
5. Medical fitness: Final appointment will be made after the selected person is found medically fit.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ASTU website at astu.ac.in and open the Academic Registrar advertisement page.
2. Download the official advertisement and the officer application form.
3. Fill the bio-data format carefully and attach 3 passport size photographs and 2 self-addressed envelopes.
4. Pay the processing fee through SBI Collect under Assam Science and Technology University and print the online receipt.
5. Attach self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards, category certificate if applicable, experience certificates and fee receipt.
6. If you are employed, route the application through proper channel or send an advance copy with fee proof. You must produce NOC and last 5 years ACRs for interview.
7. Write the post name on top of the envelope and send it to Office of Registrar, Assam Science and Technology University, Tetelia Road, Near AEC Campus, Jalukbari, Guwahati-781013.
8. The application must reach ASTU on or before 8 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 June 2026
• Application Start: 8 June 2026
• Last Date for Application Receipt: 8 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle academic administration work for university programmes and statutory academic processes
• Prepare clear notes, minutes and records for academic committees, Board of Studies and review meetings
• Manage affiliation-related work and support NEP-2020 and e-Samarth academic administration activities
• Work with departments on syllabus records, programme administration and senior-level B.Tech teaching when assigned
• Keep academic documents, correspondence and committee decisions properly organised
• Assist the university leadership with resource mobilisation and academic governance work
• Use office software, databases and ERP systems for academic administration and reporting