Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 at Assam University, Diphu Campus, Assam

Assam University Diphu Campus Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2 Guest Faculty vacancies in Life Science and Bioinformatics. Check eligibility, SC and EWS vacancies, salary, qualifications and walk-in interview details. Interview on 20 November 2026.

Date Posted: 12th November 2026

Organization: Assam University, Diphu Campus, Karbi Anglong, Assam.

Organization Profile:

Assam University, Silchar, was established by an Act of Parliament in 1989 (Act 13), which came into force through a Government of India notification dated 21st January 1994. The Diphu Campus was established following approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2007. The campus offers academic programmes through six departments: Commerce, English, History, Life Sciences, Physics and Political Science.

Employment Type: Purely Temporary (Guest Faculty – Short Period).

Job Details

Assam University, Diphu Campus, invites applications from eligible candidates for Guest Faculty positions in the Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics.

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

Candidates applying for Guest Faculty positions in Life Science and Bioinformatics must fulfil the following UGC eligibility requirements:

1. A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale system) in the concerned, relevant or allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

2. Must have qualified UGC-NET or CSIR-NET, or an equivalent UGC-accredited examination such as SLET/SET.

3. Candidates awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016, including subsequent amendments, are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

4. Candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11th July 2009 are also exempted from NET, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions:

• Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.

• Thesis evaluated by two external examiners.

• Open viva voce conducted.

• Two research papers published from the Ph.D. work.

• Two papers presented at conferences or seminars.

5. Alternatively, candidates possessing a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE or ARWU world rankings are eligible.

6. NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master’s programmes in disciplines where such examinations are not conducted.

Salary Details

• Remuneration: Rs. 1,500 per lecture.

• Maximum Monthly Payment: Rs. 50,000.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

1. Walk-in interview at the Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics.

2. Submission of the prescribed application form and self-attested supporting documents on the interview date.

3. Verification of educational qualifications and relevant certificates.

4. Shortlisting based on academic scores.

5. Final selection based on interview performance.

Job Location

Assam University, Diphu Campus, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, Assam.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview directly. There is no requirement to submit an application in advance.

Application Procedure

1. Read the official recruitment notification carefully.

2. Check the prescribed educational qualifications and eligibility conditions.

3. Download the Guest Faculty application form from the Assam University website.

4. Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details.

5. Prepare self-attested copies of all educational certificates and supporting documents.

6. Attach the applicable NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. qualification certificates.

7. Bring the relevant category certificate (SC/EWS), if applicable.

8. Report to the Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Diphu Campus, before 11:00 AM on 20th November 2026.

9. Submit the completed application form and supporting documents.

10. Attend the walk-in interview.

Application Mode: Walk-in Interview Only.

Documents Required

Candidates should bring the following documents:

• Duly filled Guest Faculty application form.

• Self-attested educational certificates and mark sheets.

• UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET qualification certificate, as applicable.

• Ph.D. certificate, if applicable.

• Certificates supporting Ph.D. exemption conditions, certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs), wherever applicable.

• SC/EWS category certificate, if applicable.

• Experience certificates, if any.

• Age proof/date-of-birth certificate.

• Recent passport-size photograph.

Important Links

Organization Address

Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics,
Assam University, Diphu Campus,
Diphu – 782462,
Assam, India.