Assistant Professor (Economics) – CUAP

Andhra Pradesh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 3
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹50,000 - ₹75,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and NET/SET or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — however, candidates with 2 years of teaching experience or Post-Doctoral research are preferred for higher pay.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 65 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh is recruiting for 3 Assistant Professor (Economics) positions on a temporary basis for the 2026-27 academic year. Successful candidates will receive a consolidated honorarium of up to ₹75,000 per month depending on their academic credentials and research experience. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to teach at a premier central university with a focus on specialized areas like Microeconomics and Financial Economics.

  • Maximum age limit is 65 years for retired or superannuated teachers applying for guest faculty roles.
  • The selection process involves a shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview conducted in hybrid mode.
  • Application fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PWD/Women are exempt.
  • The engagement is initially for one semester, extendable by one more semester based on performance.
  • Candidates with Post-Doctoral experience from reputed institutions may be considered for higher pay scales.
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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated honorarium of ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 per month or ₹1,500 per lecture as per UGC norms.

Important Dates

Notification Date 22 May 2026
Application Deadline 07 June 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on academic score as per UGC norms Interview (Hybrid Mode)

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,000 SC/ST/PWD/Women: Nil

Reservation

UR-27 OBC-16 SC-8 ST-4 EWS-5 (Total for all posts)

How to Apply

  • Visit the Samarth CU CHAYAN portal at https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
  • Register and log in to the portal.
  • Fill in the application form with accurate academic and professional details.
  • Upload necessary documents including degree certificates, marks sheets, and experience certificates.
  • Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 (if applicable) through the portal.
  • Submit the application before the deadline of 07 June 2026.
  • Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 per month, or ₹1,500 per lecture, depending on qualifications and experience.

A Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. is required.

There are a total of 3 vacancies available for the Economics department.