Contractual Faculty Positions at University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

March 2, 2025

Designation/Position- Contractual Faculty Positions

University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India, invites applications for Contractual Faculty Positions from eligible and interested candidates.

About- The Court of Directors of the East India Company sent a despatch in July 1854 to the Governor-General of India in Council, suggesting the establishment of the Universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. In pursuance of that despatch, the University of Calcutta was founded on JANUARY 24, 1857. The University adopted the pattern of the University of London in the first instance and gradually introduced modifications to its constitution. RA-1 Position at University of Calcutta

Research/Job Area- Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Location- University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

As per U. G. C. Notification No. F.3-1/2009, dt. 30.06.2010, as amended up-to-date (please visit U.G.C. website www.ugc.ac.in for details) notified in Gazette of India on 18 September, 2010, U. G.C. Notification No. F.1-2/2016 (PS/Amendment) the 4th May, 2016, No.F.1-2/2016 (PS/Amendment) dated the 11th July, 2016 and up-to-date relevant Memorandum of Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal No. 120 – Edn.(U)/1U-91/10, dated 21.02.2011; No. 121 – Edn.(U)/1U 91/10, dated 21.02.2011; No. 516-Edn(U)/1U-91/10, dated 16th May 2017, Kolkata.

The candidate must have M. Tech. degree in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university.

Age Limits:

The upper age limit is 45 years as on the 1^st day of January, 2025 for the post of Assistant Professor. Differently-able candidates are entitled to an age relaxation of 5 years.

Job/Position Description-

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the Contractual Faculty Position (Assistant Professor) in the Department Chemical Technology under University of Calcutta.

No of vacant posts: 01 (One) [ST: 1 Post]

Specialization: Chemical Engineering – One

Pay and Allowances: Rs. 40,000/- consolidated per month

The appointment is temporary and only for a period of one year (12 months), from the date of joining, which may be renewed depending on satisfactory performance.

How to Apply-

The application must refer to this advertisement. Applicants are requested to send their updated CV along with a covering letter, addressed to “The Head, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta”, and all the self-attested academic documents via email only: hdctcu@gmail.com with the following Subject line “Application for the Contractual Faculty Position in the Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta”.

Application in plain paper, along with scanned copies of relevant documents (Mark sheets, Certificates, research papers) should be submitted to the mail id. hdctcu@gmail.com on or before 10/03/2025.

Please note that applications received after 10^th March, 2025 will not be considered. To apply for the above post, please visit the website: https://caluniv.ac.in.

Appointment process will strictly abide by the reservation policy of the Government of West Bengal.

Fulfilment of eligibility condition does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Only those candidates who will be short listed on the basis of criteria to be adopted by relevant committee will be called for interview.

Candidates called for the interview are requested to carry 3 copies of CV, 2 self-attested photocopies of the relevant testimonials (Mark sheets, Certificates, research papers etc.) along with the original documents, proof of date of birth and Aadhar card. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.