Department of Economics
Established in 2004 (Honours & Programs since 2009). One of the eight main departments, producing quality graduates tracking into Research, Education, and Administration via localized surveys and structural excursions.
HOD
PT
Ms. Prassana Thakuri
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. (Economics) from University of North Bengal
Specialization
Agriculture and Advanced International Trade
JT
Mr. Jatin Thapa
Faculty Member
Qualifications
B.Sc (Economics) - Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2017-2020); M.A. Economics - Sikkim Professional University (Gold Medalist & University Topper 2021-2023)
Research Experience
Collaboration with Sikkim State University; Dissertation on Youth Unemployment in Soreng District, Sikkim
Department of Education
Aims at fostering leadership configurations, moral intelligence, and resilient learner personality development patterns in response to modern shifts across Darjeeling Hills.
HOD
PR
Ms. Pallavi Rai
Head of Department
Qualifications
B.A. (Hons) - Loreto College; M.A. (Education) - IGNOU; NET (2017)
Specialization
Educational Management
KG
Ms. Karishma Gurung
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Sikkim University); NET (2022)
Research Interest
Psychology Focus: "Personality Profile of College Students in Sikkim"
SP
Ms. Samiksha Pradhan
Assistant Professor
Academic Record
M.A. (Education) - Sikkim Central University; B.Ed. - Sikkim University; M.A. (Sociology) - IGNOU
Publications
Pradhan, S. & Kishor, V. (2016) - "Awareness towards NET" in Pedagogy of Learning
Department of English
Established in 2004 (NBU Affiliation 2005). The oldest and most in-demand approved Honours program in the college, aligning text studies with social accountability frameworks.
HT
Mrs. Heemanjali Tamang
Assistant Professor / Co-ordinator
Qualifications
M.A. & B.Ed. from North Bengal University; SET
Experience
18 Years at GJC; Specializes in American Literature; TIC (2022); Coordinator (2024-Present)
PP
Miss Pragati Pradhan
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. (English), B.Ed. (Regular), NET
Experience
Part-Time Visiting Faculty at St. Joseph's College for 7 months
RR
Mr. Ranesh Rai
Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
B.A. (Gyan Jyoti College); M.A. (St. Joseph's College); M.Phil (Tribhuvan University); Ph.D. Scholar (Raiganj University)
Credentials
NET, SET; Author of the book "Behold the Poet"
Department of Geography
Fulfills NBU CBCS & FYUGP spatial tracking methodologies via fully provisioned laboratory segments and foundational nationwide field research trips.
HOD
ST
Mr. Sundar Tamang
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.Sc. (Geography - Calcutta University / Asutosh College); NET (2014, 2016)
Specialization / Role
Advanced Cartography; CICAC Counsellor; Taught 2 years at Rimbick Convent
SR
Ms. Sushmita Rai
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.Sc. (Geography - University of Madras); NET (2017, 2018); SET (2018)
Specialization
Population Geography (Appointed since 2018)
CK
Ms. Chandrakala Khawas
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
Masters in Geography
Specialization
Geography of Development (Urban Political and Borderland)
Department of History
Established in 2006. Transitions from a general subject timeline into an interactive specialized domain running historical exhibitions, quiz tracks, and analytical research panels.
HOD
PR
Mrs. Pranita Rai
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. History, B.Ed., WB TET
Specialization / Context
Modern Indian History; Counsellor at IGNOU
SS
Mrs. Sarda Subba
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A., M.Phil.
Specialization / Context
Medieval Indian History; Counsellor at IGNOU
CT
Mr. Chandan Thapa
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. History
Creative Output
Published work: "Gorkha Philosophy" (Collection of Short Stories, 2017)
नेपाली विभाग (Department of Nepali)
सन् २००९ देखि सञ्चालित। सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक एवम् साहित्यिक क्षेत्रमा सक्रिय योगदान पुर्याउँदै भनु जयन्ती, भाषा मान्यता दिवस र विभिन्न काव्य तथा तर्क प्रतियोगिताहरू आयोजना गर्दै आइरहेको छ।
UC
उष्णम छेत्री (Usnam Chhetri)
उप-प्राध्यापिका (Assistant Professor)
योग्यता (Qualifications)
एम.ए., एम.फील (M.A., M.Phil)
VS
विनीता सुब्बा (Binita Subba)
उप-प्राध्यापिका (Assistant Professor)
योग्यता (Qualifications)
एम.ए., बी.एड. (M.A., B.Ed.)
AG
अनिता गजमेर (Anita Gazmer)
उप प्राध्यापिका (Assistant Professor)
शैक्षिक पृष्ठभूमि (Education)
बी.ए. नेपाली सम्मान (घुम जोरबङ्लो कलेज); एम.ए. (उत्तर बङ्गाल विश्वविद्यालय)
Department of Political Science
Started in 2004 (Upgraded to Honours in 2007). Focuses on dynamic frameworks of comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and coordinates annual District Level Youth Parliament events.
HOD
AC
Ms. Anjula Chhetri
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. (Political Science)
Experience
Working as an Assistant Professor since 2018
PB
Mr. Phubu Wangdi Bhutia
Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
B.A. (Hons) - St. Joseph's College; M.A. & M.Phil - North Bengal University / Centre for Himalayan Studies; Ph.D. Pursuing
Specializations
State, Society and Politics; Cleared SET (2022); M.Phil Focus: "Tibetan Muslims of Darjeeling and Kalimpong"
AR
Mr. Abinay Rai
Faculty Member
Qualifications
M.A. / M.Phil (Political Science)
Prior Experience
Taught 1 year at St. Peter's School (2021)
Department of Sociology
Established in 2006 as Honours & Program Course. Leverages empirical field studies to establish social awareness metrics regarding regional demographic developments.
HOD
AT
Ms. Arpana Tamang
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
B.A. (Ghoom Jorebunglow College); M.A. (Jadavpur University); NET (2019)
Specializations & Research
Works & Industry, Religion, Gender, Rural Sociology; M.A. Dissertation on Cinchona Plantations in Darjeeling Hills
SL
Ms. Sriya Lepcha
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
B.A. (St. Joseph's College); Masters in Sociology (IGNOU); NET (2019)
Research Focus
Thoughts and Theories; Masters Dissertation: "Birth rites among the Lepchas"
SP
Mr. Surendra Mani Pradhan
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
M.A. Sociology & Anthropology; M.Phil in Anthropology; Qualified WBSET
Dissertation / Publications
M.Phil Topic: "Dynamics of Ehi ceremony among the newars of Darjeeling"; Published papers on Lepcha birth rites & village development plans
Administrative & Operations Registry
GC
Ms. Gauri Chettri
Head Clerk
Date of Birth29/11/1982
Date of Joining01/08/2006
RG
Mr. Rupak Ghimiray
Accountant
Date of Birth01/06/1981
Date of Joining27/08/2004
SS
Mr. Sachin Sherpa
UDC Clerk
Date of Birth16/12/1987
Date of Joining01/06/2010
UL
Mr. Umesh Lama
Cashier
Date of Birth21/01/1974
Date of Joining01/08/2012
ST
Mr. Sudeep Tamang
Clerk
Date of Birth20/07/1989
Date of Joining01/10/2018
AM
Mr. Ashok Mangrati
Library Peon
Date of Birth10/10/1983
Date of Joining08/07/2013
SB
Mr. Santosh Balmiki
Safaiwala
Date of Birth15/11/1983
Date of Joining24/09/2004
