Gauhati University has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Scientific Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Gauhati University website. The last date to submit the application form is 06-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Gauhati University Scientific Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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Company Name Gauhati University (GU) Post Name Scientific Officer, Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University No of Posts 01 (UR) Salary Pay Scale Rs. 30,000 – 1,10,000/- with Grade Pay Rs. 12,700/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University. Qualification Master Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with at least five years’ experience in the relevant field in an Educational Institute; Ph.D. in the relevant domain preferred with research experience (publications, projects, seminar presentations). Age Limit Not less than 30 years and not more than 45 years as on the last date of submission of application. Start Date for Apply 20/12/2025 – Commencement of Online Registration. Last Date for Apply 06/01/2026 (midnight) – Online Registration; 12/01/2026 (5:00 PM) – Hard copy submission. Official Website gauhati.ac.in
Post Name Department Total Posts Reservation Scientific Officer Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University 01 UR
Essential Qualification: Master Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. Experience: At least five years of experience in the relevant field in an Educational Institute. Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant domain will be preferred. Desirable Experience: Research experience in terms of publication, project, seminar presentation. Nature of Post: Permanent. Age: Not less than 30 years and not more than 45 years as on the last date of submission of application.
Pay Scale: Rs. 30,000 – 1,10,000/-. Grade Pay: Rs. 12,700/-. Other Allowances: As admissible under the rules of the University.
Minimum age: 30 years. Maximum age: 45 years.
Application fee for the post: Rs. 1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred) for general candidates. Application fee for SC/ST candidates: Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Fifty) only. Mode of Payment: Online only; no other mode of payment will be accepted. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Event Date & Time Advertisement Date 19/12/2025 Commencement of Online Registration 20/12/2025 Last date of Online Registration and apply online 06/01/2026 (midnight) Last date of submission of hard copy of the application 12/01/2026 (5:00 PM)
Candidates will have to appear before the Selection Committee for an interview at their own cost when called for. Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria or academic qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. In case of large number of applications against one post, the University reserves the right to shortlist applications to be called for interview, even if eligible. The decision of the Screening Committee(s) for short-listing of candidates shall be final and binding.
Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply online only through the Gauhati University website at the Non-Teaching Recruitment Candidate Portal; no other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted. The candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number through which they will get registered with the online application portal. Applicants must submit a copy of the e-generated receipt of the payment along with the hard copy of the application. After submission of the online application, a duly signed hard copy (PDF) of the completed application must be submitted to “The Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam” along with all necessary enclosures including proof of submission of application fee and “No Objection Certificate (NOC)”, wherever applicable, by the last date. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed “Application for the post of Scientific Officer, Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University, Advt. No. NTS-14/2025”. Applications received after the last date or incomplete in any form or without the application fee shall be summarily rejected. Those in employment must submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the concerned employer; advance copy may be sent within closing date, but original application forwarded by employer and/or NOC must reach within 10 days from last date of submission of applications. Mere fulfilling of minimum eligibility requirements does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview. Self-attested copies of mark-sheets, birth certificate, educational certificates and experience certificates must be attached; incomplete applications or those without relevant enclosures will be outrightly rejected. The University reserves the right to withdraw the advertised post at any time without assigning any reason and to fill or not to fill the post; its decision in this regard shall be final. Fields with STAR (*) mark are mandatory in online application; after submission, no changes will be entertained. The candidate must meet eligibility criteria as on last date of submission; those not possessing requisite educational qualification as on closing date will not be eligible. Registration will be provisional; eligibility of shortlisted candidates will be verified at the time of interview from original documents; candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage or after joining if information is found false or not in conformity with eligibility criteria. Candidates indulging in canvassing in any form will be disqualified. The University will not be responsible for late/non-receipt of call letters due to postal delay. All certificates, degrees and other documents must be produced in original for verification at the time of interview (if shortlisted), failing which the candidate may not be allowed to appear.
Visit Gauhati University website www.gauhati.ac.in and open the Non-Teaching Recruitment Candidate Portal: https://gauhatint.samarth.edu.in/. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number and fill in the online application form carefully at the appropriate places. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,500/- for general candidates; Rs. 750/- for SC/ST candidates); no other mode of payment is accepted. Download and print the e-generated receipt of payment. After online submission, download the completed application (PDF), sign it and send the hard copy along with: Copy of e-generated fee receipt. Self-attested copies of mark-sheets, birth certificate, educational certificates. Self-attested copies of experience certificates. No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable. Any other relevant documents. Send the hard copy to “The Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam” so as to reach by 12/01/2026 (5:00 PM), superscribing the envelope as “Application for the post of Scientific Officer, Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University, Advt. No. NTS-14/2025”. Those already in employment should apply through proper channel or submit NOC as stipulated; if sending advance copy, ensure original forwarded application/NOC reaches within 10 days from last date of submission of applications.
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1. What is the starting date to apply for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: The commencement of online registration is on 20/12/2025.
2. What is the last apply date for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: The last date for online registration and applying online is 06/01/2026 (midnight), and the last date for submission of hard copy of the application is 12/01/2026 (5:00 PM).
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: Essential eligibility is a Master Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with at least five years of experience in the relevant field in an Educational Institute; desirable qualifications include Ph.D. in the relevant domain and research experience (publications, projects, seminar presentations), with age between 30 and 45 years.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: The maximum age limit is 45 years as on the last date of submission of application; the minimum age is 30 years.
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for Scientific Officer, Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University, reserved for UR category.
6. What is the salary for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: The pay scale is Rs. 30,000 – 1,10,000/- with Grade Pay Rs. 12,700/- plus other allowances as admissible under University rules.
7. What is the selection process for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: Selection will be through interview before the Selection Committee; mere fulfilment of eligibility does not guarantee an interview call, and the University may shortlist applications if there are many candidates.
8. Is there any application fee for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: Yes, the application fee is Rs. 1,500/- for general candidates and Rs. 750/- for SC/ST candidates, payable online only and non-refundable.
9. How can candidates apply for GU Scientific Officer 2025?
Ans: Candidates must apply online through the Gauhati University Non-Teaching Recruitment Candidate Portal, pay the fee, then submit a signed hard copy of the completed application with required enclosures to the Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati – 781014, Assam by 12/01/2026.
10. What documents are required to be submitted with the GU Scientific Officer 2025 application?
Ans: Applicants must submit self-attested copies of mark-sheets, birth certificate, educational certificates, experience certificates, proof of application fee payment, No Objection Certificate (where applicable), and any other relevant documents along with the signed hard copy of the online application.
Candidates will have to appear before the Selection Committee for an interview at their own cost when called for.
Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria or academic qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
In case of large number of applications against one post, the University reserves the right to shortlist applications to be called for interview, even if eligible.
The decision of the Screening Committee(s) for short-listing of candidates shall be final and binding.
Form Apply Process
Visit Gauhati University website www.gauhati.ac.in and open the Non-Teaching Recruitment Candidate Portal: https://gauhatint.samarth.edu.in/.
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number and fill in the online application form carefully at the appropriate places.
Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,500/- for general candidates; Rs. 750/- for SC/ST candidates); no other mode of payment is accepted.
Download and print the e-generated receipt of payment.
After online submission, download the completed application (PDF), sign it and send the hard copy along with:
Copy of e-generated fee receipt.
Self-attested copies of mark-sheets, birth certificate, educational certificates.
Self-attested copies of experience certificates.
No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable.
Any other relevant documents.
Send the hard copy to “The Registrar, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam” so as to reach by 12/01/2026 (5:00 PM), superscribing the envelope as “Application for the post of Scientific Officer, Department of Communication & Journalism, Gauhati University, Advt. No. NTS-14/2025”.
Those already in employment should apply through proper channel or submit NOC as stipulated; if sending advance copy, ensure original forwarded application/NOC reaches within 10 days from last date of submission of applications.
