Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Assistant Professor (Contractual) with a total of 53 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online until 27 November 2026, up to 11:59 p.m.
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Assistant Professor 2026: 53 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contractual) |
| Advt No | CT 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 53 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Headquarters (Rani Campus and City Campus) and Regional Centres at Bongaigaon, Jorhat, Lakhimpur and Silchar |
| Official Website | nrai.in |
Important Dates
The application process is time-sensitive. Please note the following important dates:
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2026, up to 11:59 p.m. |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
| Category | Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) Candidates | ₹400/- |
| Reserved Category Candidates | ₹200/- |
Age Limit
The official notification does not specify an age limit for applicants.
| Age Limit | Not specified |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification specifies the distribution of vacancies across various disciplines as follows:
| Discipline | Post | UR | OBC | SC | STP | STH | Total |
| Assamese | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Bengali | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| Chemistry | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Commerce | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Computer Science | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| English | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 5 |
| Hindi | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| History | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Library Science | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 3 |
| Management | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Mathematics | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Philosophy | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Physics | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Political Science | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Sanskrit | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Sociology | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Social Work | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Yoga | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 53 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Additionally, candidates should have qualified for the NET conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC regulations are exempt from the NET/SLET/SET requirement. Preference will be given to those with relevant teaching or professional experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL).
| Post | Qualification |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks and qualified NET/SLET/SET (Ph.D. holders are exempt) |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary as follows:
| Post | Pay |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) | ₹25,000/- |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages. First, a Screening Committee will review and shortlist candidates based on their online applications. Second, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
- Screening of applications by the committee.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the interview.
- Conducting interviews for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the application portal.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download the PDF copy of the submitted application form.
- Bring the hard copy of the application and proof of payment for the interview.
- Prepare original certificates and testimonials for verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers can apply for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts, but preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching or professional experience.
What documents are needed for verification?
Candidates must bring all original certificates, testimonials, and other documents for verification at the time of the interview.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The official notification does not specify whether a candidate can apply for multiple posts.
Documents Required
- Photo
- Signature
- ID proof
- Certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Experience letters (if applicable)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for the wrong post code.
- Missing the date on certificates.
- Not paying the application fee.
- Uploading the wrong photo size.
- Applying under the wrong category.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: कृष्णा कांत हंडीकू राज्य खुला विश्वविद्यालय
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर (संविदात्मक)
- कुल पद: 53
- योग्यता: स्नातकोत्तर, एम.फिल/पीएच.डी
- आयु सीमा: निर्दिष्ट नहीं
- अंतिम तिथि: 27 नवंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
| Apply Online for KKHSOU CT 01/2026 | Open |
| KKHSOU Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Source 1 | kkhsou.ac.in |
