The Gauhati University, Guwahati has released an official recruitment notification for contractual posts. The university is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the positions of Web Developer and Digital Operations Assistant. These positions are offered on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, which may be renewed depending on performance and institutional requirements.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal before the last date.
Last Date to Apply: 23 March 2026
Vacancy Details:
1. Web Developer:
Number of Posts: 1
Monthly Salary: ₹50,000
Nature of Appointment: Contractual
2. Digital Operations Assistant:
Number of Posts: 1
Monthly Remuneration: ₹30,000
Nature of Appointment: Contractual
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Web Developer:
Essential Qualification:
Candidates must possess Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:
• Computer Science / Computer Applications
• Information Technology
• Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation
• Engineering or Technology
• Any relevant discipline with strong exposure to web technologies
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with recognized certification or diploma in Web Development / Software Development / Information Technology.
Essential Experience:
Applicants must have minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in:
• Website development or maintenance
• Working with Content Management System (CMS) based websites
Desirable Skills:
• Experience managing academic or institutional websites
• Knowledge of multi-site website structures
• Familiarity with accessibility or compliance-based platforms
• Experience documenting workflows and governance standards
Key Responsibilities:
The Web Developer will be responsible for:
• Designing, developing, and maintaining the university’s central website and related sub-sites
• Implementing visual identity standards such as layout, typography, and accessibility features
• Developing website themes and templates aligned with institutional branding
• Managing CMS systems and reusable page layouts
• Maintaining plugins, extensions, security updates, and performance optimization
• Supporting departmental website integration under a unified framework
• Providing technical guidance to university staff
• Maintaining documentation related to website architecture and standards.
2. Digital Operations Assistant:
Essential Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with minimum 1 year of experience in any of the following areas:
• Office or clerical assistance
• Data entry or documentation work
• Computer-based office support using documents, spreadsheets, or online systems
Desirable Skills:
• Experience assisting academic or administrative offices
• Exposure to website support work
• Experience managing reports, rankings data, or accreditation documentation
Key Responsibilities:
The Digital Operations Assistant will:
• Upload and update content on the university website
• Publish notices, circulars, and news items online
• Prepare images for web publishing (resize, crop, formatting)
• Maintain consistency in formatting and content placement
• Coordinate with departments to collect and update information
• Maintain records of website updates
• Assist with data preparation for rankings, accreditation, and quality assurance submissions.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age as on the last date of application submission.
Selection Process:
The selection procedure may include the following stages:
1. Written Test (if required for shortlisting)
2. Practical Skill Test
3. Personal Interview
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection or shortlisting for further stages. The university reserves the right to limit the number of candidates called for tests or interviews.
Skill Test Details:
1. Web Developer Skill Test:
The practical test will evaluate real-world web development skills, which may include:
• CMS implementation (WordPress, Drupal, etc.)
• Theme and layout customization
• HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript tasks
• Basic web framework awareness (such as Python-based frameworks like Django or Flask)
• Web security awareness (e.g., OWASP risks)
• Website structure planning and documentation.
2. Digital Operations Assistant Skill Test:
The test may assess:
• Uploading and formatting content on web platforms
• Publishing notices in prescribed formats
• Preparing images and uploading documents
• Spreadsheet data entry and formatting
• Identifying and correcting data errors
• Completing digital tasks based on instructions.
Application Fee:
Candidates must pay an application fee of ₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) while submitting the online application form.
The fee must be paid online only.
The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of Gauhati University.
Direct Link: Click here
OR
Steps to apply:
1. Visit the Gauhati University Non-Teaching Recruitment Portal.
2. Complete the online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form carefully with all required details.
4. Upload necessary documents as instructed.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the application form before the deadline.
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📍 Important Note
This job is for people from Assam and India.
If you are from, outside India please do not apply because they will not accept your application.
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