CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is hiring 3 Assistant Professors on contract basis for the School of Management Studies in Kochi, Kerala. If you have an MBA with 55% marks and have cleared NET/SLET/SET (or hold a Ph.D), you can apply online. The last date to apply online is 15 June 2026. The salary is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month depending on your qualification.

CUSAT Assistant Professor (Contract) Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi has released Notification No. Ad.D3/17616/2011 Vol.II dated 14.05.2026 for 3 Assistant Professor (Contract) posts in the School of Management Studies. The appointment is purely on contract basis - either till a regular teacher joins duty or for one year with a break during May-June vacation, whichever is earlier. Freshers with MBA in Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR/Quantitative Techniques or Systems are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

Minimum Qualification

• You must have an MBA with specialisation in Marketing / Finance / Operations / HR / Quantitative Techniques / Systems with 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point scale where the grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
• You must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or similar tests like SLET/SET, OR you must hold a Ph.D Degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations 2009 or 2016.

Ph.D Holders Registered Before July 11, 2009

If you registered for Ph.D before July 11, 2009, you are exempted from NET/SLET/SET provided you meet ALL of these:

• Ph.D was awarded in regular mode
• Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners
• Open Ph.D viva voce was conducted
• You published two research papers from Ph.D work (at least one in a refereed journal)
• You presented at least two papers at UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-sponsored conferences

Foreign University Option

If your Ph.D was obtained from a foreign University ranked among the top 500 in the world by QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), you are eligible.

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D

Salary

• For Ph.D holders: Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
• For other contract teachers: Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated)
• This is a consolidated salary - no separate DA, HRA or other allowances

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 950
• SC / ST candidates: Rs. 195
• Payment mode: Online only (Net banking, Credit/Debit cards)
• Payment by cash, cheque or DD will not be accepted
• Application fee is non-refundable

Selection Process

The selection involves these stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on the qualifications and supporting documents submitted.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview by the selection committee.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates are verified before the appointment is finalised.

Communal Reservation Policy is followed at the time of appointment, treating University Departments/Centres as a single unit.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CUSAT recruitment portal at recruit.cusat.ac.in.
2. Fill in the online application form before the last date.
3. Pay the application fee online (Net banking / Credit / Debit card).
4. Submit the online form and download a copy.
5. Take a printout of the downloaded application form.
6. Send the hard copy along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents (qualification, date of birth, reservation, etc.) by post to The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi - 682 022 so it reaches before 22 June 2026.

For queries, you can contact the department at 0484-2862581.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026
• Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy of Application: 22 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach MBA students in Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR or Systems as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials, and question papers for the management programmes
• Evaluate student assignments, projects, term papers and examinations
• Guide MBA students in their dissertations and academic projects
• Conduct research in your area of specialisation and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in department meetings, academic committees, and University activities
• Mentor students on career planning, internships and placements