Cochin University of Science and Technology Recruitment 2026 | Assistant Professor (Contract) Vacancies in Statistics, Physics & School of Legal Studies
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, invites online applications for the posts of Assistant Professor (Contract) in the Department of Statistics, Department of Physics, and School of Legal Studies. Eligible candidates may apply online through the CUSAT Recruitment Portal and submit the hard copy of the application along with the required supporting documents before the respective department/school application deadlines.
Hiring Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
About the Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, Kerala, established in 1971, is a premier State University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and research programmes across Engineering, Science, Technology, Law, Management, Humanities, Marine Sciences, and interdisciplinary fields through its various Schools and Departments. CUSAT is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, research, innovation, industry collaboration, and international partnerships, providing quality education and promoting scientific and technological advancement.
Positions Open:
Assistant Professor (on Contract)
Departments:
- Department of Statistics – 01 Post
- Department of Physics – 04 Posts
- School of Legal Studies
- Commerce/Management – 01 Post
- Law – 02 Posts
Educational Qualification:
- Department of Statistics: Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Statistics with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognized University along with UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.
- Department of Physics: Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Physics with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognized University along with UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.
- School of Legal Studies (Commerce/Management): Candidates should have an MBA or M.Com with UGC NET or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
- School of Legal Studies (Law): Candidates should have an LL.M. with UGC NET or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Other eligibility conditions shall be as per the applicable UGC Regulations.
- Candidates with a Ph.D. qualification will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 47,000/- per month.
- Other eligible contract teachers will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 45,000/- per month.
Application Fee:
- For General Category Candidates: Rs. 950/-
- For SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 195/-
Important Dates:
- Department of Statistics
- Last Date for Online Application: August 15, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: August 22, 2026
- Department of Physics
- Last Date for Online Application: August 3, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: August 10, 2026
- School of Legal Studies
- Last Date for Online Application: August 24, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: September 3, 2026
Job Location: Kochi, Kerala
Apply Mode: Online & Hard Copy Submission
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the CUSAT Recruitment Portal.
- Download and print the submitted online application form.
- Submit the signed hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of supporting documents and biodata to the Registrar, CUSAT, before the respective application deadline.
- Refer to the respective department/school notification for specific application instructions and important dates.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.cusat.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Cochin University P.O.
Kochi – 682022, Kerala
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