GBPSSI Recruitment 2025: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Professor Posts
The Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute (GBPSSI), under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), has issued Advertisement No. GBPSSI/Estt./Fac. Rect./01‑2025 (dated July 5, 2025) announcing vacancies for faculty positions. This drive aims to recruit academic and research professionals across three levels:
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Professor
Vacancy Overview
While the institute’s official notification GBPSSI Recruitment 2025 outlines the overall faculty requirement, the exact number of openings per post and department will be detailed in the official advertisement. Candidates from disciplines like Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, and related fields are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following as per UGC/ICSSR guidelines:
Assistant Professor:
- Master’s degree with a minimum 55%
- PhD or NET/JRF
- Teaching/research experience preferred
Associate Professor:
- PhD with a strong publication record
- Several years of teaching/research experience
Professor:
- Distinguished academic & research background
- High publication output and leadership in field
*Exact eligibility criteria will be provided in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Date of commencement of online application | 05-07-2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date of receipt of online application & payment of fees | 04-08-2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Last date of receipt of hard copy of successfully submitted online application at GBPSSI, Prayagraj, along with all enclosures | 11-08-2025 (05:00 PM) |
*Candidates should monitor updates on GBPSSI’s official website.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is likely to involve:
- Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and research profile
- Presentation – academic talk before a selection committee
- Interview – competent teaching/research engagement
- Document verification – before final appointment
Salary & Benefits
Compensation and perks follow ICSSR/UGC salary scales, including pay levels, allowances, and research funding opportunities.
Positions offer central government benefits, housing allowance, medical facilities, and support for academic activities.
Application Steps
- Download Advertisement PDF from GBPSSI’s website
- Check eligibility criteria and departmental requirements
- Prepare documents: degrees, NET/JRF/PhD certificates, publication list, experience proofs, identity proof, SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates if applicable
- Submit online/offline application as directed (portal/email)
- Pay application fee, if applicable
- Upload or mail hardcopies as per instructions
- Keep a tracking copy of the acknowledgment or submission receipt
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