Dreaming of a teaching career in a university? Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya has announced Assistant Professor recruitment 2026 for 7 vacancies in Assam. The application is offline, so a little extra care goes a long way. Here’s everything you need to know before you send yours.
About the Organization
The university Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya is situated in Hojai, Assam. These positions are for the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP), a program designed to train future educators.
What Is the Job Role and Daily Responsibilities?
As an Assistant Professor, you’d teach and guide ITEP students. The notification doesn’t list detailed duties, but here’s how the posts break down:
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography: 1 post each (pedagogy)
Educational Studies: 2 posts
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Postgraduate degree in the subject with at least 55% marks B.Ed. with at least 55% marks NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. in Education or the subject, as per UGC rules M.Ed. with at least 55% marks NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. in Education, or another UGC-prescribed qualification Good to have: M.Ed. or a Ph.D. in Education for pedagogy posts. A Master’s in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or a related subject helps for Educational Studies. The posts offer a fixed pay under ITEP. Since the course is self-finance, the salary is negotiable. The notification doesn’t give an exact amount, so don’t trust any figure you see elsewhere. There’s also no mention of HRA or other benefits, so ask about these if you’re called for the interview. Strong command of your subject Clear, simple teaching style Patience with student teachers Good communication skills Comfort with UGC/NCTE norms Send self-attested copies of: Certificates and mark sheets Proof of date of birth Experience certificates (if you have any) NET/SLET/SET/Ph.D. documents Other relevant testimonials There’s no mention of a photo, signature or file-size limit, since this is a paper application. Photocopy everything clearly. Each page must have a self-attestation. Organize the papers in this order: form, qualifications, experience, extras. Keep a copy for yourself. Sending it by ordinary post. Only registered posts are accepted. Forgetting to write the post and department on the envelope Missing a self-attested document Posting too late, since it must reach them by the last date Applying without the required 55% marks or NET/SET/Ph.D. Very carefully read official notification (Advertisement No. 006/2026). First get the application form for your post. Fill the application form carefully. Next gather your documents. Self‑certify each document. Place all documents and the application form into an envelope. On the envelope write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF……, in the Department of………." Send the envelope to the Registrar, Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai-782435, Assam. Use a strong envelope so papers don’t get damaged. Send by registered post only. Save the tracking number and postal receipt. At least one week in advance, post it. The deadline is November 10, 2026. Although an interview is mentioned in the announcement, the selection process is not explained. Prepare your NET/Ph.D. work, ITEP and teacher-education ideas, and the fundamentals of your field. Be aware that there is no payment for TA or DA to attend the interview. The field of teacher education is growing. Having experience with ITEP can help you move on to larger university positions in the future. You can check others’ career guides here A university teaching post in Assam Work in a teacher-education programme Reservation rules followed in recruitment A chance to build your academic career Required degree with 55% marks B.Ed. or M.Ed. as needed NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. Filled application form Self-attested documents Envelope superscribed correctly Registered post receiptWho Should Apply?
Pedagogy posts (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography):
Educational Studies:
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