Gauhati University Recruitment 2025 – Assistant Professor & Research Investigator
Advertisement No. NTS-9/2025 (Population Research Centre, Sponsored by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)

Organization Name

English: Gauhati University, Population Research Centre (Sponsored by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)

Available Posts

Post Name	Number of Posts	Category	Pay Scale
Assistant Professor	01	Unreserved (UR)	₹57,700 – ₹1,87,400
Research Investigator	01	Unreserved (UR)	₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,900

Job Location

City: Guwahati
State: Assam
Country: India
Postal Code: 781014
Address: Registrar, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Guwahati – 781014

Employment Type

Both positions are on a Regular basis, subject to the continuation of the Population Research Centre (PRC) Scheme.

Important Dates

Notification Date: 11 August 2025
Application Start Date: 12 August 2025
Last Date for Application Submission: 01 September 2025

Application Process

Candidates are required to apply through offline mode only. The prescribed application form can be downloaded from the official website.

Download the prescribed application form from the official Gauhati University website.
Fill in the form and attach two copies along with all required testimonials.
Clearly mention the Name of the Post and Advertisement Number on the envelope.
Submit applications through proper channel or attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if already employed.
Completed applications must reach the Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati-14 before the last date.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Professor

Master’s Degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Biostatistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Geography / Psychology / Anthropology.
If the Master’s Degree is not in Demography/Population Studies, the candidate must have completed a one-year regular course in Demography/Population Studies at a recognized institution or university.
Qualifications and requirements as per UGC Guidelines (2018).

Research Investigator

At least 2nd Class Post Graduate Degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Geography.
Knowledge and proficiency in Computer Applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, SPSS, R-Programming.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing (relaxable for candidates with higher qualifications).

Age Limit

Assistant Professor: Not above 55 years as on the date of application.
Research Investigator: Not above 38 years as on the date of application.

Reservation Details

Both positions are Unreserved (UR). No specific reservation details are mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

Applicants must pay an application fee of ₹1,500 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) per post through SBI Collect.

Selection Process

In case of large number of applications, the University may conduct a screening test or shortlisting process.
Final selection will be based on performance in the Interview before the Selection Committee.
Candidates must appear for the interview at their own cost.

Helpline and Contact Information

For any queries, candidates may contact:

Registrar
Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Guwahati – 781014, Assam, India

Important Notes & Disclaimers

Incomplete applications or those without relevant enclosures will be rejected outright.
The University reserves the right to withdraw, postpone, or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
The University will not be responsible for late or non-receipt of call letters due to postal delays.

Official Links

Official Website: www.gauhati.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Click here to view official notification

Gauhati University, Population Research Centre Recruitment 2025