CUSAT Assistant Professor (Contract) Recruitment 2026

CUSAT is hiring 3 Assistant Professors on a contract basis in the School of Legal Studies at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi. The posts are split between Commerce/Management (1 post) and Law (2 posts). If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks and UGC NET (PhD holders are exempted from NET), you can apply online through the university's recruitment portal. The last date to apply online is 24 August 2026. You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 47,000 per month depending on whether you hold a PhD.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released Notification No. Ad.D2/SLS/contract/2024 dated 18 July 2026 for 3 Assistant Professor (Contract) posts in the School of Legal Studies. The recruitment covers two disciplines — Commerce/Management and Law — so candidates from either a management or a legal academic background can apply for the post that matches their specialization. PhD holders get a higher consolidated pay of Rs. 47,000 per month, while other NET-qualified candidates get Rs. 45,000 per month. The period of the contract appointment will be decided by the university from time to time, so this is a good opportunity if you want teaching experience at a public university while you build your academic profile. CUSAT is located at Kochi, Kerala, and this recruitment is handled entirely through its dedicated online recruitment portal, so you do not need to visit the campus to apply.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Assistant Professor - Commerce/Management:

• Qualification: You need an MBA or M.Com (Master's degree) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• NET Requirement: You must have qualified UGC NET or CSIR NET. If you hold a PhD, you are exempted from NET as per UGC Regulations 2018.
• Desirable: A PhD in Commerce/Management is preferred.

For Assistant Professor - Law:

• Qualification: You need an LLM (Master's degree in Law) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• NET Requirement: You must have qualified UGC NET or CSIR NET. PhD holders are exempted from NET.
• Desirable: A PhD in Law is preferred.

Other eligibility conditions are as per UGC Regulations 2018 and the selection criteria published on the CUSAT recruitment portal.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 47,000 per month if you hold a PhD.
• Other eligible candidates (without a PhD) will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 45,000 per month.
• This is a fixed monthly consolidated pay for the contract period — no separate pay scale or allowances are mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 950
• SC/ST candidates: Rs. 195
• Payment mode: Online only, through net banking or credit/debit cards of almost all banks. Cash, cheque, and DD payments are not accepted.
• The application fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

CUSAT will select candidates through the following stages:

1. Document Verification: Your online application and the hard copy you post, along with self-attested documents (qualification certificates, date of birth proof, category certificate), will be checked against UGC Regulations 2018 criteria.
2. Interview: Candidates found eligible after document verification will be called for a personal interview as per UGC selection norms.

There is no written exam for these posts. Applications not submitted in the prescribed format, or received after the last date, will be summarily rejected. Any claim in your application that is not backed by supporting documents will not be considered, and you cannot add new claims after you submit your original application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CUSAT recruitment portal at recruit.cusat.ac.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form in the prescribed format for the post you want.
3. Pay the application fee online before the last date.
4. Submit the form and download a printout of your completed application.
5. Attach self-attested copies of your qualification, date of birth, and reservation documents along with your bio-data.
6. Send the printed application with the above documents by post to The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022 by 3 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 August 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 3 September 2026

• Deliver lectures and conduct classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Legal Studies
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and examination question papers
• Evaluate answer scripts, assignments, and maintain academic records
• Guide student research projects, dissertations, and case-study work
• Participate in curriculum development and academic committee meetings
• Mentor students on academic progress and career guidance
• Publish research papers and take part in seminars and workshops
• Assist the department in accreditation and administrative work as needed