St. Joseph’s College Darjeeling Recruitment 2025: Apply for Assistant Professor Posts in Economics, Botany & History

St. Joseph’s College, a prestigious institution in Darjeeling, has released an official recruitment notification (Advt No: 1:1/01/2025 dated 27/05/2025) for Assistant Professor positions in the departments of Economics, Botany, and History. Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens under UGC and West Bengal Government norms.

St. Joseph’s College Darjeeling Recruitment 2025

Overview of Recruitment

DetailsInformation
OrganizationSt. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling
Post NameAssistant Professor
SubjectsEconomics, Botany, History
Total Vacancies3 Posts
Employment TypeSubstantive (Permanent)
Application ModeOffline (Post/Hand Delivery)
Official Websitewww.sjcdarjeeling.edu.in
Last Date to ApplyWithin 10 days from 27 May 2025 (i.e., by 6 June 2025)

Post-wise Vacancy Details

DepartmentDesignationNumber of Posts
EconomicsAssistant Professor1
BotanyAssistant Professor1
HistoryAssistant Professor1

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

  • As per UGC Regulations 2018 (with latest corrigendum from 2023)
  • Must fulfill criteria prescribed by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal (G.O. No. 976-Edn(CS)/8R-1/2010 dated 18/12/2020)

Age Limit (as of 01.01.2025):

  • Upper Age Limit: 40 years
  • Relaxation: As per Government of West Bengal norms

Language Requirement:

  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential
  • Fluency in local language is desirable

Application Fee

CategoryFee Details
All Candidates₹2,000 (Non-refundable Demand Draft)

DD must be drawn in favor of:
“The Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling”,
Payable at UCO Bank, Singamari, North Point, Darjeeling

Application Process

  1. Visit the college website: sjcdarjeeling.edu.in
  2. Download the application form and read general instructions carefully.
  3. Fill in the form and attach:
    • Self-attested copies of certificates (academic & experience)
    • ₹2,000 DD
  4. Submit application within 10 days of advertisement to:
    The Principal
    St. Joseph’s College, P.O. North Point, Dist. Darjeeling, W.B. – 734104
    (Via Registered Post or by Hand)

Selection Process & Criteria

Shortlisting Criteria (100-Point Scale):

CategoryMax Marks
Academic Performance (X, XII, UG, PG)53
M.Phil + Ph.D.18
NET/SET/JRF10
Research Publications6
Teaching/Research Experience10
Awards3
Total100

Candidates scoring 80+ marks will be shortlisted. If not enough candidates, the benchmark may be lowered.

Final Selection:

  • Based on interview + demo + credentials.
  • Screening marks do not carry weight in final merit.

Important Instructions

  • Incomplete forms or forms without DD will be rejected.
  • Applicants in service must apply through proper channel.
  • Any updates/corrigenda will be posted on the official website.
  • College reserves the right to cancel the process at any stage.
  • Legal matters fall under the jurisdiction of Darjeeling courts only.

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