Prayagraj, August 8, 2025 – UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) has opened its recruitment process for 35 contractual Assistant Professor positions, marking an important opportunity for teaching professionals across the state. The application window is officially open on the university’s website, uprtou.ac.in, inviting eligible candidates to apply online by August 18, 2025.
According to Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times, the recruitment drive offers contract appointments for six months, with a monthly honorarium of ₹38,000.
Applicants must download the form from the university portal, complete it, and submit it via registered post or speed post to the Registrar’s office in Prayagraj by the deadline. Applications via hand delivery are also accepted.
The application fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Reserved category—SC, ST, and PwD—candidates pay ₹500. Payments must be made through RTGS (bank details on the university site) or via Demand Draft in favour of the Finance Officer, UPRTOU.
The university follows UGC Regulations (2018) and related norms (NCTE/AICTE/RCI) for minimum teaching qualifications. Successful candidates must have relevant postgraduate degrees and meet these standards.
Subject-Wise Vacancies:
Coverage across disciplines includes:
a. Computer Science and Nutrition: 5 posts each
b. Environmental Science and Management: 3 each
c. Home Science, Botany, Commerce, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics: 2 each
Reservation Breakdown:
a. Unreserved: 13
b. OBC: 9
c. SC: 8
d. EWS: 4
e. ST: 1
In Summary
UPRTOU’s Faculty Recruitment 2025 offers a meaningful opportunity for temporary teaching positions at a decent pay, with a transparent, strict application process based on education regulations. Interested candidates should act promptly—download the form, fill it, and submit with documents and fees before August 18.
