Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, has released Notification No. Ad.D2/SLS/contract/2024 dated 18.07.2026, inviting applications for 3 posts of Assistant Professor (on Contract) in the School of Legal Studies. Online applications can be submitted at recruit.cusat.ac.in up to 24 August 2026.

Updated: 27 July 2026, By NaukriPatra Editorial Team, Officially Verified against CUSAT Notification No. Ad.D2/SLS/contract/2024 dated 18.07.2026

Quick Answer: As per the official notification, CUSAT’s School of Legal Studies is recruiting 3 Assistant Professors on a contract basis – 1 in Commerce/Management and 2 in Law. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned/relevant/allied subject, along with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET (Ph.D holders exempted as per UGC Regulations 2018). The consolidated monthly salary is Rs. 47,000 for Ph.D holders and Rs. 45,000 for other contract teachers. The online application closes on 24 August 2026, and the hard copy of the application must reach the Registrar’s office by 3 September 2026.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
• Department: School of Legal Studies
• Post: Assistant Professor (on Contract) – Commerce/Management, Law
• Vacancies: 3 (Commerce/Management: 1, Law: 2)
• Apply Mode: Online, followed by hard copy submission
• Online Application Last Date: 24 August 2026
• Hard Copy Last Date: 3 September 2026
• Qualification: Master’s degree (55% marks) in relevant subject + UGC/CSIR-NET (Ph.D exempted from NET)
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 47,000/month (Ph.D holders); Rs. 45,000/month (other contract teachers)

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: recruit.cusat.ac.in

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

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CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notification, the hard copy of the online application, downloaded in the prescribed format and strictly adhering to the terms/regulations mentioned in the notification, must reach the Office of the Registrar before the last date prescribed.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, candidates must fulfil the following essential qualification:

• A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR. Ph.D degree holders may be exempted from NET as per the UGC Regulations 2018.
• Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.

Specialization: Commerce/Management candidates must hold an MBA/M.Com with UGC-NET or Ph.D; Law candidates must hold an LLM with UGC-NET or Ph.D. Desirable qualification: Ph.D.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Salary

As per the official notification, the period of appointment will be decided by the University from time to time.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, fee payment is accepted only online, through Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card of almost all banks. Payment by cash, cheque or Demand Draft will not be accepted, and the application fee is not refundable.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Not explicitly detailed in this notification beyond scrutiny of applications and supporting documents. As per the official notification, applications not submitted in the prescribed format, or received after the last date, will be summarily rejected. Claims made in the application without supporting documents will not be considered, and claims not mentioned in the original application will not be considered at any later stage of processing.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Duly filled online application in the prescribed format
• Self-attested copies of documents in support of all claims made in the application, such as Qualification, Date of Birth and Reservation
• Bio-data

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official CUSAT recruitment website recruit.cusat.ac.in.
2. Register and fill the online application form for Assistant Professor (Contract) in the School of Legal Studies, selecting the post (Commerce/Management or Law) you wish to apply for.
3. Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card.
4. Submit the online application before 24 August 2026.
5. Download the prescribed hard copy format of the submitted application, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents (Qualification, Date of Birth, Reservation, etc.) and Bio-data.
6. Send the hard copy application by post to: The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022, to reach on or before 3 September 2026.

As per the official notification, candidates should ensure that all claims made in the online application are supported by self-attested documents in the hard copy submission, since unsupported claims will not be considered.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online first, followed by the hard copy in the prescribed format reaching the Office of the Registrar within the stipulated time.
• Applications not submitted in the prescribed format, or received after the last date, will be summarily rejected.
• Claims made in the application without supporting documents will not be considered.
• Claims not mentioned in the original application submitted will not be considered at any later stage of application processing.
• Application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
• For queries, candidates may contact the Department at 0484-2862481.

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply online for CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 24 August 2026.

2. What is the last date to submit the hard copy of the application?

The hard copy must reach the Office of the Registrar on or before 3 September 2026.

3. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 3 vacancies: 1 in Commerce/Management and 2 in Law.

4. What is the qualification required for these posts?

A Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, along with UGC/CSIR-NET; Ph.D holders are exempted from NET as per UGC Regulations 2018.

5. What is the salary for Assistant Professor (Contract) at CUSAT?

Rs. 47,000 per month (consolidated) for Ph.D holders, and Rs. 45,000 per month for other contract teachers.

6. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Rs. 950 for General candidates and Rs. 195 for SC/ST candidates, payable online only.

7. Is the application fee refundable?

No, the application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

8. What is the specialization required for the Law post?

An LLM degree with UGC-NET or Ph.D.

9. Is this a permanent or contractual position?

This is a contractual position; the period of appointment will be decided by the University from time to time.

10. Where should the hard copy of the application be sent?

To The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022.

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