Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Assistant Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CUSAT website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CUSAT Assistant Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (on Contract) - Forensic Science (Digital Forensics & Cyber Security) |
| No of Posts | 01 |
| Salary | For Ph.D holder - ₹ 42,000/- per month; For rest of the contract teachers - ₹ 40,000/- per month |
| Qualification | A. i. M.Sc Forensic Science with specialization in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security, OR M.Sc Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Forensics & Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Security, Network & Information Security, with 55% marks in the Master's Degree (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. ii. National Eligibility Test (NET) OR Ph.D. iii. Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018. OR B. i. MCA / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, with first class or equivalent. ii. Other eligibility conditions as per AICTE Regulations 2019. |
| Last Date for Apply | 20.01.2026 (for submitting online application); 27.01.2026 (for receiving hard copy of application) |
| Official Website | cusat.ac.in |
CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Professor (on Contract) in Forensic Science (Digital Forensics & Cyber Security) - Centre for Integrated Studies | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications (A): M.Sc Forensic Science with specialization in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security, OR M.Sc Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Forensics & Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Security, Network & Information Security, with 55% marks in the Master's Degree (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Additional Requirement (A): National Eligibility Test (NET) OR Ph.D.
- Regulations (A): Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Essential Qualifications (B): MCA / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, with first class or equivalent.
- Regulations (B): Other eligibility conditions as per AICTE Regulations 2019.
- Desirable: One year experience in teaching/research/laboratory in Forensic Science.
Salary/Stipend
- Consolidated salary per month for Ph.D holder: ₹ 42,000/-.
- Consolidated salary per month for rest of the contract teachers: ₹ 40,000/-.
Application Fee
- ₹ 900/- for General candidates.
- ₹ 185/- for SC/ST candidates.
- Mode of fee remittance: Online payment (through Net banking or Credit / Debit cards of almost all banks).
- Payment by cash / Cheque / DD will not be accepted.
- Application fee is not refundable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification date | 15.12.2025 |
| Last date for submitting online application | 20.01.2026 |
| Last date for receiving hard copy of application | 27.01.2026 |
General Information/Instructions
- Interested candidates shall apply online through the website recruit.cusat.ac.in before the last date.
- The hard copy of the online application as downloaded from the website, strictly adhering to the terms/regulations mentioned in the Notification, should reach the Office of the Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022 before the last date prescribed, along with self attested copies of necessary documents in proof of all claims made in the application such as Qualification, Date of Birth, Reservation etc.
- Applications received after the last date prescribed will be summarily rejected.
- Claims made in the application without supporting documents will not be considered.
- Claims which are not mentioned in the original application submitted will not be considered at any later stage of application processing.
- Application fee is not refundable.
- All proceedings pursuant to this notification will be subject to the result of the Writ Petitions or Writ Appeals, if any, connected with the matter pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala.
- Appointments, conditions of service, emoluments and other service benefits shall be governed by the provisions of KSR, KS&SSR, Act/Statutes/Ordinances and Syndicate Decisions of Cochin University of Science and Technology as amended from time to time.
- Communal Reservation Policy will be followed at the time of appointment treating University Departments/Centres as a single unit.
- This is a computer generated document; hence no signature is required.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the University website recruit.cusat.ac.in before the last date.
- Download the online application from the website.
- Ensure that the application strictly adheres to the terms/regulations mentioned in the Notification.
- Send the hard copy of the duly filled online application to The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022.
- Attach self attested copies of necessary documents in proof of all claims made in the application such as Qualification, Date of Birth, Reservation etc.
- Ensure that the hard copy of the application and supporting documents reach the Office of the Registrar before the last date prescribed.
CUSAT Assistant Professor Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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