ASSAM UNIVERSITY
(A Central University Established in 1994)
SILCHAR-788011, ASSAM
Eligibility, Service Conditions & Guidelines.
Ref: Employment Notification No. 3/2014 dated 30/10/2014.
A. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Silchar Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
1. Professor in Bengali (SC)
Beng/PS/3-2014/SC
Open
2. Professor in Chemistry (UR)
Chem/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
3. Professor in Economics (UR)
Eco/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
4. Professor in Ecology & Environmental
E&ES/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
Science (UR)
5. Professor in Electronics &
ET/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
Telecommunication (UR)
6. Professor in Hindi (SC)
Hind/PS/3-2014/SC
Open
7. Professor in Information Technology (UR)
IT/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
8. Professor in Life Science (URLV)
Life.Sc/PS-3-2014/URLV
Open
9. Professor in Mass Communication (ST)
Mascom/PS/3-2014/ST
Open
10. Professor in Mathematics (SC)
Math/PS/3-2014/SC
Open
11. Professor in Microbiology (UR)
Micb/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
12. Professor in Statistics (UR)
Stat/PS/3-2014/UR
Open
B. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Silchar Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
1. Associate Professor in Agricultural
Agri.Engg/ASP/3Open
Engineering (UR)
2014/UR
2. Associate Professor in Biotechnology (SC)
Biotech/ASP/3-2014/SC
Open
3. Associate Professor in Business
Bus.Admn/ASP/3Open
Administration (ST)
2014/ST
4. Associate Professor in Business
Bus.Admn/ASP/3Open
Administration (URLV)
2014/URLV
5. Associate Professor in Computer Science
Comp.SC/ASP/3-2014/SC Open
(SC)
6. Associate Professor in Chemistry (UR)
Chem/ASP/3-2014/UR
Open
7. Associate Professor in Education (UR)
Edu/ASP/3-2014/UR
Open
8. Associate Professor in History (SCLV)
Hist/ASP/3-2014/SCLV
Open
9. Associate Professor in Mass
Mass.Com/ASP/3Open
Communication (UR)
2014/UR
10. Associate Professor in Mathematics (UR)
Math/ASP/3-2014/UR
Pure Mathematics
11. Associate Professor in Mathematics (ST)
Math/ASP/3-2014/ST
Open
12. Associate Professor in Philosophy (SC)
Phil/ASP/3-2014/SC
Open
13. Associate Professor in Sanskrit (UR)
Sans/ASP/3-2014/UR
Open
14. Associate Professor in Sociology (UR)
Soc/ASP/3-2014/UR
Open
15. Associate Professor in Statistics (UR)
Stat/ASP/3-2014/UR
Open
C. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Silchar Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
1. Assistant Professor in Agricultural
Agri.Engg/ATPS/3Open
Engineering (UR)
2014/UR
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
D.
Assistant Professor in Agricultural
Engineering (URLV)
Assistant Professor in Agricultural
Engineering (OBCLV)
Assistant Professor in Biotechnology
(URLV)
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
(UR)
Assistant Professor in Education (UR)
Assistant Professor in Education (SCLV)
Assistant Professor in Fine Arts (UR)
Assistant Professor in History (URLV)
Assistant Professor in Library Science (SC)
Assistant Professor in Mass
Communication (URLV)
Assistant Professor in Microbiology (OBC)
Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical
Science (UR)
Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical
Science (ST)
Assistant Professor in Philosophy (UR)
Assistant Professor in Physics (ST)
Assistant Professor in Statistics (UR)
Assistant Professor in Statistics (OBC)
Assistant Professor in Social Work (URLV)
Agri.Engg/ATPS/3Open
2014/URLV
Agri.Engg/ATPS/3Open
2014/OBCLV
Biotech/ATPS/3Open
2014/URLV
Comp.Sc/ATPS/3Open
2014/UR
Edu/ATPS/3-2014/UR
Open
Edu/ATPS/3-2014/SCLV
Open
FA/ATPS/3-2014/UR
Open
Hist/ATPS/3-2014/URLV Open
Lib.Sc/ATPS/3-2014/SC
Open
Mass.Com/ATPS/3Open
2014/URLV
Micb/ATPS/3-2014/OBC
Open
Pharm.Sc/ATPS/3Open
2014/UR
Pharm.Sc/ATPS/3Open
2014/ST
Phil/ATPS/3-2014/UR
Open
Phy/ATPS/3-2014/ST
Open
Stat/ATPS/3-2014/UR
Open
Stat/ATPS/3-2014/OBC
Open
Socw/ATPS/3Open
2014/URLV
Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Diphu Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
1. Professor in Geography (UR)
Geo/PD/3-2014/UR
Open
2. Professor in Hindi (SC)
Hind/PD/3-2014/SC
Open
Hist/PD/3-2014/UR
Open
3. Professor in History (UR)
Life.Sc/PD/3-2014/UR
Zoology/Bioinformatics
4. Professor in Life Science (UR)
E. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Diphu Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
Associate Professor in Geography (UR)
Geo/ASPD/3-2014/UR
1.
Open
F. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Diphu Campus, Faculty Positions)
Sl.No Particulars of Post and departments
Post Code
Desired Specialization
Assistant Professor in Hindi (OBC)
Hind/ATPD/3-2014/OBC
1.
Open
1. Essential Qualification for the post of Professor in Arts, Social Science and Science.
(i) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification(s) in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and published
work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10
publications as books and /or research /policy papers.
(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/college, and/or experience in research at the
University/National level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at
doctoral level successfully
(iii) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated
teaching learning process.
(iv) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based
Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in UGC Regulation, 2010 in Appendix III.
OR
B. An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant
contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, to be substantiated by credentials.
2. Essential Qualification for the post of Professor in Engineering and Technology discipline.
i. A Ph.D Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engg. & Tech.
and experience of ten years in teaching, research and/ or industry, out of which at least five years at the level of
Assistant Professor, Reader or equivalent grade.
OR
ii. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following shall constitute as essential:
1. First Class Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engg. & Tech;
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D. Degree in appropriate
branch of Engg. & Tech, and industrial/ professional experience of ten years, out of which at least five at
a senior level of Assistant Professor/Reader,
Provided that the recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is recommended
for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is recommended unanimously by a 3 Member
Committee of Experts appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
iii. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable;
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or Professional experience in a reputed organization;
2. Published work, such as research papers, patents filed/ obtained, books, and / or technical reports;
3. Experience of guiding the project work/ dissertation of PG/ Research Students or supervising R & D
Projects in industry;
4. Demonstrated leadership in planning and organizing academic, research, industrial and / or
professional activities; and
5. Capacity to undertake/lead sponsored R & D, Consultancy and related activities.
3. Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor in Arts, Science, Social Science and Mass
Communication.
i. Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
ii. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system
is followed).
iii. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position
equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry
excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as
books and/or research/policy papers.
iv. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated
teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
v. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based
Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in UGC Regulation, 2010 in Appendix III.
4. Essential Qualification for the post of Associate Professor in Business Administration.
i. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
grading system is followed) in Master’s Degree in Business Management/Administration/in a relevant
management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU/
recognized by the AICTE/UGC;
OR
First Class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost and works Accountant /
Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body.
ii. Ph.D or Fellow of Indian Institute of Management or of an Institute recognized by AICTE and declared
equivalent by the AIU.
iii. A minimum of eight years’ experience of teaching/industry/research/professional at managerial level
excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree.
OR
iv. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following requirements shall constitute as
essential requirements:
1. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale
wherever grading system is followed) in Master’s Degree in Business Management/Administration/in a
relevant management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent
by AIU/ recognized by AICTE/UGC,
OR
First class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant/Cost and works
Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body.
2.
A minimum of ten years experience of teaching industry/research/profession, out of which five years
must be at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent excluding the period spent for obtaining
research degree. The candidate should have professional work experience, which is significant and can
be recognized at national/international level as equivalent to Ph.D and ten years managerial experience
in industry/profession of which at least five years should be at the level comparable to that of
lecturer/assistant professor.
v. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable:
a) Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization;
b) Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and / or technical reports; and
c) Experience of guiding the project work/dissertation of PG/Research students or supervising R & D
Projects in industry.
5. Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor in Biotechnology:
i. 1. A Ph.D Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering &
Technology / Applied Biological Sciences, and experience of eight years in teaching, research and / or industry
at the level of Lecturer or equivalent grade, excluding period spent on obtaining the research degree;
OR
ii. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following shall constitute as essential;
1. First Class Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering & Technology / Applied Biological
Sciences;
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D Degree in appropriate
branch of Engineering & Technology, and Industrial / Professional experience of eight years in a
position equivalent to the level of Lecturer,
Provided that the recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is recommended
unanimously by a 3- Member Committee of Experts appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
iii. Desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization;
2. Published work, such as research papers, patents filed/ obtained, books, and / or technical reports; and
3. Experience of guiding the project work/ dissertation of PG / Research Students or supervising R & D
projects in industry.
6. Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor in Agricultural Engineering.
i. A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engg., &
Tech., and experience of eight years in teaching, research and / or industry at the level of Lecturer or
equivalent grade, excluding period spent on obtaining the research degree.
OR
ii. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following shall constitute as
essential:
1. First Class Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engg., & Tech.;
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D. Degree in appropriate
branch of Engg., & Tech., and industrial / professional experience of eight years in a position equivalent
to the level of Lecturer, Provided that the recognition for significant professional work shall be valid
only if the same is recommended unanimously by a 3-Member Committee of Experts appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor of the University.
iii. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization;
2. Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books, and / or technical reports;
3. Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research Students or supervising R&D
projects in industry.
7. Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor in Arts, Education, Social Science, Mass
Communication and Science discipline.
i. Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade
in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in a relevant subject from an
Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET)
conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
8. Essential Qualification for Assistant Professor in Fine Arts.
i. Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in the relevant subject or an equivalent degree from an
Indian/Foreign University.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) for
lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar test accredited by the UGC. Notwithstanding anything
contained in the sub-clauses (i) and (ii) above candidates, who are or have been awarded Ph.D Degree in
accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D
Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of
NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in
Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
iii. Without prejudice to the above, NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in
disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
OR
i. A Professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, who
should have:
1. First class Diploma in Visual (Fine) arts discipline from the recognized institution of India/Abroad;
2. Five years of experience of holding regular regional/National exhibitions/Workshops with evidence;
and
3. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach
theory with illustrations in that discipline.
9. Essential Qualification for the post of Assistant Professor in Pharmacy discipline.
1. A basic degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
2. Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 as amended from time to time, including any
Succeeding enactments.
3. First class Master’s degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy.
Desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization; and
2. Papers presented at conferences and / or in refereed journals.
10. Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor in Engineering & Technology discipline.
i. First class Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering (Engg.) & Technology (Tech.)
ii. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and/or professional experience in a reputed organization;
2. Papers presented at conference and / or in refereed journals
11. Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor in Library Science.
i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent
professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is
followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of Computerization of Library.
ii. Qualifying in the National level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by
the UGC.
iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants
Commission (Minimum standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be
exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment.
12. Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor in Bio-Technology.
i. First Class Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering (Engg.) & Technology (Tech.):
OR
ii. A Ph.D Degree in Applied Biological Sciences such as, Micro-Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Genetics, Molecular
Biology, Pharmacy and Bio-Physics:
OR
iii. Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) and at the Master’s Degree level, in
the relevant subject or an equivalent degree from an Indian/Foreign University.
iv. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared the eligibility test (NET) for
lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC.
v. Desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization;
2. Papers presented at Conferences and / or in refereed journals;
For all teaching posts, the eligibility criteria shall be in accordance with the latest UGC guidelines.
Candidates those who have applied in response to the Employment Notification No. 7/2013 dated 21/10/2013 need
not to apply again. However, they may update their subsequent achievement in regard to their eligibility, if any.
Important Notes & Instructions
1. The medium of instruction in the University is English
2. Candidates in service should submit application through proper channel or enclose “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE”, from their
present employer. However, an advance copy may be sent directly. Application received after stipulated date or incomplete will not be
entertained and shall be rejected; no further correspondence will be made in this regard.
3. For all teaching posts, the eligibility criteria shall be in accordance with the latest UGC regulations & MHRD guidelines.
4. Mere submission of application / satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entail the candidate to be called for interview. University
reserves the right to shortlist the applications and call for interview whenever interview is held. The University also reserves the right to
reject the candidature of the candidate at any stage of recruitment / selection process, if anything found false, tampered, fabricated or
suppression of any information while registering the application and submitting the certificate/ testimonials.
5. University reserves the right to consider names of suitable candidates who may not apply formally.
6. If there is any change in the address after submission of application, the candidates should in his/ her own interest arrange with the post
office concerned for redirection of the communication from old to new address.
7. Separate application is required to be submitted for each Post.
8. Against specific reserved community quota, only candidates of that particular community will be considered. A relaxation of 5% may
be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the master’s level for the SC/ST category for all posts and to the physically and visually
handicapped persons in appointments as Assistant Professor. Please note - (a) Caste certificate from competent authority for SC, & ST
candidates in the prescribed format have to be produced. PWD candidates claiming the benefits of reservations should submit a copy of
Medical Certificate as specified in the disabilities Act of 1995 in support of their disability. (b) If the candidates wish to be considered against
a specific community quota and tick the community column accordingly, their application will be rejected unless proof of community in the
prescribed format is enclosed.
(c) Any subsequent representation for change of community status will not be entertained under any circumstances.
9. Reservation is available for Persons with disabilities under section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of
Rights & full Participation) Act, 1995. As reservation for physically challenged candidates is on horizontal basis, the selected candidates will
be placed in the appropriate category (viz SC/ST/OBC/PWD/UR).
10. Applicants for the reserved post of OBC are required to submit a certificate regarding his / her “OBC Status and belongingness to NON CREAMY LAYER” from the appropriate authority.
11. The application form should be written and signed by the candidate in his own handwriting only.
12. Candidate should clearly mention the Post Code and Campus otherwise application will be rejected summarily.
13. Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be
held in reserve for any other purpose.
14. The crucial date of eligibility shall be the last date of submission of the application form.
15. The University reserves the right to postpone / cancel this recruitment exercise for any / all the posts without assigning any reason.
16. Candidates who will attend the interview for the post of Professor and or equivalent will be reimbursed AC III tire train fare through
shortest route and those who will attend the interview for the post of Associate Professor & Assistant Professor and/ or equivalent will be
paid III tier Sleeper class train fare through shortest route on production of relevant tickets only. Bus fare shall be reimbursed only if there is
no rail connectivity.
17. The leave vacancies are co-terminus with the termination of the leave of the incumbent concerned vis-a-vis
joining back of the incumbent concerned.
18. Canvassing in favour of candidature both direct and indirect is strictly prohibited. Violation of this code of conduct will be treated as
misconduct and will be brought to the notice of selection committee. The University reserves the right to cancel candidature of such
candidates at any point of time if found in canvassing in any form.
19. Details of eligibility, qualification, experience, Pay Scale etc and application form can be obtained at http:// www.aus.ac.in ” .Application fee: - Rs. 450.00
including OBC (SC, ST, PWD candidates shall have to pay Rs. 50/- as postal expenses. The filled in application form is to be submitted in a sealed cover super
scribed with “Post applied for & Campus” with Advertisement no. etc to The Registrar, Assam University, Raja Rammohan Roy Administrative Building,
Silchar–788 011. Mode of Payment: Application fee has to be submitted through demand draft only drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Assam
University, Silchar payable at UCO Bank, Silchar (Branch Code 2005) or State Bank of India, Silchar (Branch Code 7061). Other mode of payment of
application fee shall not be accepted.
20. Last date for receipt of filled in application form 04/12/2014. The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay.
Applications received after the last date of receipt of application form will be summarily rejected.
Registrar i/c