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 25-02-2026. 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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| Organization Name | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (on Contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 1 Post |
| Qualification | Master's in Economics with 55%, NET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC norms |
| Application Fee | ₹900 for General, ₹185 for SC/ST |
| Apply Start Date | 19.01.2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 27.02.2026 |
| Official Website | cusat.ac.in |
CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Professor (on Contract) in Applied Economics | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification:
- Essential: Master's degree in economics with 55% marks (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.
- Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- Provided, the candidates registered for Ph.D programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor, subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:
- a. The Ph.D degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode b. The Ph.D thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners c. An open Ph.D viva voce of the candidate has been conducted d. The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal
- The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. OR
- The Ph.D degree has been obtained from a foreign University/Institution with a ranking among top 500 in the world University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: i. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ii. The times Higher Education (THE) or iii. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai)
- Desirable: Not Specified
Salary for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Posts
- Assistant Professor (on Contract): Rs. 40000 - 42000 per month
Application Fee for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General | Rs. 900/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 185/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment (through Net banking or Credit / Debit cards)
Important Dates for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19.01.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19.01.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27.02.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27.02.2026 |
| Last date for receiving hard copy of application | 09.03.2026 |
Selection Process for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Stage 1: Shortlisting based on Qualification
- Stage 2: Interview
- Stage 3: Document Verification
General Instructions for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
- Applications that are not submitted in the prescribed format or 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.
- 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.
How to Apply for CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online by following these steps:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of CUSAT at cusat.ac.in
- Step 2: Click on the "Careers" or "Recruitment" section
- Step 3: Find the notification for Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026
- Step 4: Click on "Apply Online" link
- Step 5: Fill in the application form with accurate details
- Step 6: Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
- Step 7: Pay the application fee online
- Step 8: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
Application Deadline: 27.02.2026
CUSAT Assistant Professor (on Contract) Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link Type | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
