The role of teachers for the development of the education system cannot be ignored. In order to ensure quality in the higher education system, teachers need to put their best efforts in the educational institutions. But to ensure the productivity of the teachers, satisfaction of teachers over various facets of their job is very important. The present study aims to analyze the degree of job satisfaction of male and female teachers working in Assam University, Silchar. To conduct the study, responses of the teachers over twenty-two (22) components of job categorized into five factors have been considered. Mean, coefficient of variation and independent two samples t test have been used to analyze the data obtained through field survey. The study concludes that out of five factors considered in the study female teachers are more satisfied with ‘Pay and Allowances’, Working Condition’ and ‘Relationship with Employees’ as compared to their male counterparts.

KEYWORDS: Pay, Welfare, Working Condition, Attitude, Promotion