Official source: Office of the Captain Williamson Sangma State University, Meghalaya. No. CWSSU/ESTT/SHG/01/2025/Pt-I/281, dated Shillong, 21 September 2026. Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu; no application via email, post, courier, or any other mode is accepted.
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya |
| Reference No. | CWSSU/ESTT/SHG/01/2025/Pt-I/281 |
| Advertisement Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Departments Covered | 18 – Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Khasi, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Zoology |
| Campuses | Tura and Shillong |
| Total Posts | 149 (18 Professor + 46 Associate Professor + 85 Assistant Professor) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via the University’s recruitment portal |
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Portal Opens | 22 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Portal Closes | 11 October 2026, midnight |
| Crucial Date for Qualification | Applicant must possess the requisite educational qualification on or before the last date for submission of applications |
Note: No applications will be entertained after the closing date and time. An applicant is deemed to have acquired a qualification on the date the concerned University/Institution declares the result of the final examination for it.
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Department-wise)
18 Departments
85 Assistant Professor Posts
149 Total Posts
| Sl. | Department | Post | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthropology | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 2 | Botany | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 3 | Chemistry | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 4 | Commerce | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 8 | ||
| 5 | Economics | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 6 | Education | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 7 | English | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 8 | ||
| 8 | Environmental Science | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 9 | Geography | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 10 | History | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 11 | Khasi | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 12 | Mathematics | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 13 | Philosophy | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 14 | Physics | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| 15 | Political Science | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 16 | Social Work | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 8 | ||
| 17 | Sociology | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 5 | ||
| 18 | Zoology | Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | ||
| Assistant Professor | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 149 | ||
Note: The OST/SC column shows 0 for every post in the official vacancy table as reviewed – reproduced exactly as printed. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw the advertisement, the number of vacancies, reservation status, place of posting, or any other particulars at any stage of the recruitment process, in accordance with UGC guidelines, administrative exigencies, and orders of the Competent Authority.
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Professor
- An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject and actively engaged in research.
- A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total Research Score of 120, as per the criteria in Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.
- A minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, or equivalent research experience at an equivalent level.
- OR an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the concerned subject from any academic institution/industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge.
Associate Professor
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade point scale) in the concerned subject.
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in teaching or research in an academic/research post equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research institution.
- A minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total Research Score of 75, as per the criteria in Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.
Assistant Professor
- Academic Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade point scale) in the concerned subject, from an Indian University or an accredited foreign University. Relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
- Eligibility Test: The candidate must have cleared NET/CSIR-NET conducted by UGC-CSIR, or SET-NE, in the concerned subject.
- Exemption from NET/SLET/SET: Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (and amendments) are exempted.
Reservation of Vacancies: As per the existing Reservation Policy and Guidelines of the Government of Meghalaya, as amended from time to time.
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 57,700 |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 1,31,400 |
| Professor | Rs. 1,44,200 |
Pay levels are as per the State University Pay Scales; Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances are payable as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection comprises two stages: (i) Shortlisting of candidates, and (ii) Personal Interview, with final selection made per the provisions below.
Stage 1: Shortlisting
- Academic score is considered for shortlisting candidates for interview only – the final selection is based solely on interview performance.
- Assistant Professor: Shortlisting is based on academic score as per Appendix II Table 3A of UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Associate Professor & Professor: Shortlisting is based on verification of minimum eligibility, API Research Score verification, and evaluation of publications as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.
Stage 2: Personal Interview
- Candidates are called for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:3 for Assistant Professor, 1:5 for Associate Professor, and 1:5 for Professor, relative to the number of vacancies, based on shortlisting scores.
- Final selection is based entirely on performance in the Personal Interview.
- Only candidates who have produced all required documents in original relating to their educational qualification, date of birth, caste, community, and other certificates wherever required and prescribed by Rules will be deemed qualified to be called for Personal Interview.
How to Apply for CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026
- Ensure you possess the requisite educational qualification in the concerned subject(s) prescribed for the post, on or before the last date fixed for submission of applications.
- Visit the online recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu (the link is also available on the University website).
- First create and complete your profile on the portal, furnishing details of your education qualification, work experience, publications, and other relevant information.
- Apply for the advertised post(s) through the portal, and pay the application fee exclusively through the portal.
- Submit your application before 11 October 2026, midnight.
Important: Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment portal. No application submitted through email, post, courier, or any other mode will be accepted.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates (Master’s degree, Ph.D., etc., as applicable) and mark sheets
- NET/CSIR-NET/SET-NE certificate, for Assistant Professor applicants not exempted via Ph.D.
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Caste/Community certificate (Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste, etc.), in the prescribed format issued by the appropriate authority, where applicable
- Proof of teaching/research experience, as applicable to the post
- Documentation supporting the claimed Research Score/API Score and publication record (Professor and Associate Professor applicants), as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates already in service (to be produced at the time of interview)
- Any other certificate required and prescribed by the applicable Rules
Important Conditions
- Application Fee: Rs. 1000/- for General candidates; Rs. 500/- for ST/SC/OBC candidates. Payable exclusively through the recruitment portal; once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstances. Applicants are advised to submit well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
- Incomplete applications, and applications not supported by the requisite documents, will be summarily rejected.
- If at any stage a candidate is found to have furnished false, incorrect, or misleading information, or to have suppressed any material fact, their candidature is liable to be cancelled and, if appointed, the appointment is liable to be terminated without notice.
- ST/SC certificates must be in the prescribed format, issued by the appropriate authority.
- Candidates already in service must apply through the online portal and produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be considered for appointment.
- The decision of the Selection Committee is final and binding on all candidates.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates attending the interview.
- Appointment against any advertised vacancy is subject to verification of credentials, fulfilment of eligibility conditions, and approval of the Competent Authority.
- For recruitment-related queries only (not for submitting applications or documents), candidates may contact the University at [email protected].