Assistant Professor (Computational Social Science) – CUAP

Andhra Pradesh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Qualification
Qualification: Master's degree in Social Sciences with 55% marks and Ph.D. or NET/SET qualification.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — however, candidates with teaching experience at UG/PG level and research publications are preferred.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 65 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh is recruiting for 2 Assistant Professor (Computational Social Science) 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 based on their outstanding academic credentials and research experience. Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Social Sciences with 55% marks and have cleared the NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an emerging interdisciplinary field at a premier national institution.

  • Maximum age limit is 65 years for retired or superannuated teachers applying for these faculty positions.
  • The selection process is based on short-listing of candidates for interview only, with no written examination.
  • Applications must be submitted online through the Samarth CU CHAYAN portal by the deadline of 07th June 2026.
  • Candidates with Ph.D. degrees from top 500 global universities are eligible for exemption from NET/SLET/SET requirements.
  • The engagement is initially for one semester, extendable by one more semester subject to satisfactory performance.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated honorarium of up to ₹75,000 per month for candidates with outstanding academic and research credentials.

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

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 role offers a consolidated honorarium of up to ₹75,000 per month for candidates with outstanding research credentials.

Candidates need a Master's degree in Social Sciences with 55% marks plus NET/SET or a Ph.D. in the relevant subject.

There are a total of 2 vacancies available for this specific department.