KKHSOU Invites Applications for Associate Professor in Sociology Post

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Associate Professor in Sociology.

KKHSOU Invites Applications for Associate Professor in Sociology Post

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online within the stipulated timeline, followed by submission of hard copies as prescribed by the University.


Total Number of Vacancies

A total of 01 post of Associate Professor in Sociology has been notified under this recruitment drive.

The post is reserved for the OBC category.


Pay Scale

The selected candidate will be placed in the pay scale of ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 under Academic Level 13A of UGC, along with other admissible benefits as per University and UGC norms.


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in relevant/allied subjects. Candidates should also have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university.

In addition, candidates must have a minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution equivalent to the level of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have at least seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a minimum research score of 75.

Desirable qualifications include a degree or diploma in distance education or experience in distance education institutions, adequate computer knowledge, and proficiency in Assamese and English languages.

The age limit will be governed by UGC regulations.


Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,000.
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway available on the University’s application portal. Proof of payment must be enclosed with the hard copy of the application.


Important Dates

The last date for submission of online application is 25 March 2026.
The last date for receipt of hard copy of the application is 27 March 2026.


How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications online through the official University website at www.kkhsou.in on or before the closing date.

After online submission, candidates are required to send three sets of photocopies of the application along with three sets of supporting documents to the Office of the Registrar, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, NH-37, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022.

The envelope should be clearly superscribed with “Application for the Post of Associate Professor in Sociology”.


Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Candidates will have to appear for the interview at their own cost. Those already in service must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority.

The University reserves the right to fill or not fill the post and to cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason.


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