Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 | Contractual Assistant Professor Vacancy in Mass Communication & Journalism
Tezpur University, a Central University, invites applications for one Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism and Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) vide Advertisement No. 18/2026. The appointment is for 11 months or until the regular vacancy is filled, whichever is earlier, with the possibility of extension based on requirement and satisfactory performance. Interested candidates should submit the prescribed application by email on or before August 12, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Tezpur University, Assam
About the Organization: Tezpur University is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. The University is committed to providing employment-oriented and interdisciplinary education, promoting quality teaching and research in science, technology, management, humanities, and emerging fields, with a special focus on addressing the regional and national developmental needs.
Positions Open:
Assistant Professor (Contractual) – 01 Post
Departments:
- Mass Communication & Journalism
- Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE)
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, such as SLET/SET, or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC norms.
Fixed emolument of ₹80,000/- per month. No other allowances will be admissible.
Selection Process:
Eligible candidates shortlisted for the further selection process will be notified separately to appear before the Selection Committee.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: August 12, 2026
Job Location: Tezpur, Assam
Apply Mode: Email
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should fill out the prescribed application form (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) enclosed with the detailed advertisement.
- Email the duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of testimonials/certificates to the official email address.
- Mention “Application for Assistant Professor (Contractual) against Advt. No. 18/2026” in the subject line of the email.
Email: hod_mcj@tezu.ernet.in
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.tezu.ernet.in/
Organization Address:
Tezpur University
Napaam, Tezpur
Sonitpur, Assam
India – 784028
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