CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Commerce/Management Post

Ad.D2/SLS/contract/2024 · Dated 18 July 2026

CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Cochin University of Science and Technology has invited applications for one Assistant Professor in Commerce/Management at the School of Legal Studies.

1 Contract Post MBA/M.Com + NET/Ph.D Online Last Date: 24 August

Important: Online submission alone is not sufficient. The signed hard copy with the prescribed supporting documents must reach CUSAT by 3 September 2026. No separate extension, corrigendum or cancellation was found as of 6 August 2026.

Recruitment Overview

UniversityCochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

DepartmentSchool of Legal Studies

PostAssistant Professor – Commerce/Management

Vacancy1

AppointmentContract basis

LocationKochi, Kerala

The same notification also includes two Assistant Professor posts in Law. This article covers only the Commerce/Management vacancy.

Qualification

• MBA or M.Com in the relevant field with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, from a recognised Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Candidate must have cleared UGC-NET or CSIR-NET in the relevant subject, subject to the exemptions permitted for eligible Ph.D holders under UGC Regulations.
• Other eligibility conditions are governed by UGC Regulations 2018.
• Desirable qualification: Ph.D.

ExperienceNo separate minimum experience is stated in the post-specific notification.

Age LimitNo numerical age limit is stated in the post-specific notification.

Salary and Contract Period

Ph.D Holders₹47,000

Consolidated salary per month

Other Eligible Contract Teachers₹45,000

Consolidated salary per month

The period of appointment will be decided by the University from time to time.

Application Fee

General Candidates₹950

SC/ST Candidates₹195

Pay online through net banking or credit/debit card. The fee is non-refundable; cash, cheque and demand draft are not accepted.

Selection Process

• Applications and supporting documents will be scrutinised under the applicable CUSAT and UGC selection criteria.
• Eligible candidates may be called for document verification and interview.
• The post-specific notification does not announce a written examination.
• Original certificates must be produced when required for verification, interview and joining.

Important Documents

Application FormsFinal printout of Part A and completed Part B Information Data Sheet, both as prescribed for teaching posts.

Academic ProofDegree, postgraduate marks/certificates, NET/JRF/SLET/SET or eligible Ph.D proof and claimed research/experience records.

Personal and Category ProofBirth proof, valid category/reservation certificate where applicable, photograph and supporting identity details.

Other EssentialsOriginal recent conduct certificate, NOC/proper-channel documents for serving candidates and CUSAT recognition proof where required.

How to Apply

1

Read the official notification and CUSAT’s general instructions for teaching-post applications.

2

Register or sign in at the CUSAT recruitment portal and select Assistant Professor (Contract) in Commerce/Management – School of Legal Studies.

3

Complete Part A and the mandatory Part B Information Data Sheet, upload the required files and pay the applicable fee online.

4

Review and finally submit the online application by 24 August 2026. Print Part A only after final submission so it does not carry the “Sample copy” watermark.

5

Sign the printed application, affix and attest the photograph as instructed, and arrange the prescribed self-attested documents with the completed Part B.

6

Send the complete hard copy to the Registrar so that it reaches the University on or before 3 September 2026. Keep postal and application proofs.

Important Dates

Notification Date18 July 2026

Online Application Last Date24 August 2026

Hard Copy Receipt Last Date3 September 2026

Hard Copy Address and Help

The Registrar
Cochin University of Science & Technology,
Cochin University P.O., Kochi – 682022

Online application help: rect.cusat@gmail.com
Phone: 0484-2862252 / 0484-2575458
Phone support is listed for 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.

Official Links

Apply / Register at CUSAT Download Official Notification View Vacancy Notifications Read Hard Copy Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Commerce/Management vacancies are available?There is one Assistant Professor (Contract) vacancy in Commerce/Management at the School of Legal Studies.

Is submitting the online form enough?No. The prescribed hard copy and supporting documents must also reach the Registrar by 3 September 2026.

What is the monthly salary?The consolidated monthly salary is ₹47,000 for Ph.D holders and ₹45,000 for other eligible contract teachers.

Can an M.Com candidate apply?Yes, subject to the required 55% marks, NET or eligible Ph.D exemption, and the remaining UGC/CUSAT conditions.

Important: Candidates should verify every requirement in the official CUSAT notification and follow the recruitment portal’s general instructions before applying. This page is an information summary and is not the recruiting authority.