Assistant Professor of Law at Tezpur University

About Tezpur University

Tezpur University is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. Located in Assam, the University is known for its interdisciplinary teaching, research, and academic excellence, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across diverse disciplines.

About the Opportunity

Tezpur University has invited applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Law) on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates with the requisite academic qualifications and teaching/research credentials are encouraged to apply.

Name of the Post

Assistant Professor (Law)

Number of Vacancies

02 (Two)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy either of the following:

Option A

Applicants must:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Law with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.
• Have qualified UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET.

OR

Be exempt from the NET/SLET/SET requirement by virtue of holding a Ph.D. awarded in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2009/2016 (and subsequent amendments), or fulfil the exemption conditions applicable to candidates registered before 11 July 2009.

Option B

Candidates who have obtained a Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked among the Top 500 in the QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) rankings shall also be eligible.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates possessing a Ph.D. in the relevant branch/specialisation of Law will be preferred.

Nature of Appointment

Contractual

How to Apply?

Interested candidates must send their application in the prescribed format via email to:

Email: hod_law@tezu.ernet.in

Subject Line: Application for Assistant Professor (Contractual) against Advt. No. 21/2026

Application Deadline

August 14, 2026