Tezpur University IPR Chair Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

Tezpur University, a Central University located in Tezpur, Assam, has announced recruitment for the post of IPR Chair Professor under the Scheme of Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA), sponsored by the DPIIT, Government of India. Applications are invited through email only for this specialized academic position.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for IPR Chair Professor

• Essential Qualification: Eligible candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
  1. Has served as, or meets the eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or an Associate Professor as prescribed by the UGC; and possesses sufficient teaching & research experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
  2. Is an IP attorney who has practiced IPR law for a minimum of ten years. OR any other professional who has gained significant recognition in the field of IPR with no less than ten years of experience in the said field.
  3. Is a retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree, with a minimum of five years of experience working at Level 12 or above, such as Controller of Patent & Design, Registrar of Trademark & Geographical Indications, or Registrar of Copyrights.
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 70 years. (Individuals above 70 years are not eligible).
• Tenure: 5 years, starting from the date of appointment.
• Experience: Refer to Essential Qualification points above (10 years for attorneys/professionals, 5 years for retired officials).

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online (Email)
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: How can I apply for the IPR Chair Professor post?
A: You must send your filled-in application in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the post of IPR against Advt. No. 03/2026".

Q2: Is a hard copy required?
A: Hard copy is required only at the time of the interview and should not be sent separately through post initially.

Q3: What is the salary for this post?
A: The consolidated salary is Rs. 1,50,000.00 per month with an annual increment of 3%.

Q4: Is there an age limit?
A: Yes, the age limit is not exceeding 70 years.