Assistant Professor (Contract) in Law – CUSAT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹45,000 - ₹47,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: LLM degree with 55% marks and UGC NET or Ph.D. in Law.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must meet the essential academic qualifications prescribed by UGC.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Cochin University of Science and Technology is seeking dedicated legal scholars for 2 vacancies of Assistant Professor (Contract) in Law at the School of Legal Studies. This role is designed for LLM graduates who possess a passion for legal education and research within a structured university framework. Successful applicants will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of up to ₹47,000, providing a stable financial foundation for early-career academics. This recruitment represents a vital chance to join a faculty committed to excellence in legal pedagogy and professional mentorship.
- These positions offer valuable experience in teaching specialized law subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- A Ph.D. in Law is highly desirable and entitles the selected candidate to a higher consolidated monthly pay scale.
- The application process requires a non-refundable fee of ₹950 for general candidates and ₹195 for SC/ST applicants.
- Hard copies of the online application must reach the Registrar's office in Kochi by September 3, 2026.
- The contract duration and subsequent renewals are determined by the University based on departmental requirements and performance.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly pay of ₹47,000 for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000 for others.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on UGC eligibility criteria.
Interview conducted by the University selection committee.
Application Fees
General candidates: ₹ 950/- SC/ST candidates: ₹ 195/-
Reservation
2 Vacancies (Distributed as per University and State reservation rules for contract faculty)
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruit.cusat.ac.in.
- Complete the online application form before the deadline of 24.08.2026.
- Pay the application fee online through Net banking, Credit, or Debit cards.
- Download and print the prescribed format of the completed online application.
- Prepare a set of self-attested copies of documents for qualification, date of birth, and reservation.
- Attach a copy of your Bio-data to the application.
- Send the hard copy and enclosures to: The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the office by 03.09.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ph.D. holders receive ₹47,000 per month, while other contract teachers receive ₹45,000 per month.
An LLM degree with at least 55% marks and UGC NET qualification (or Ph.D. exemption) is required.
The notification does not specify a maximum age; refer to the official detailed notification for standard university norms.