Assistant Professor (Space Science & Technology) – CUAP

Andhra Pradesh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Qualification
Qualification: M.Sc. in Astrophysics or Physics with 55% marks and Ph.D. or NET/GATE/SET qualification.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — teaching experience at UG/PG level and post-doctoral research are preferred.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 65 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

Central University of Andhra Pradesh seeks 2 Assistant Professors for the Department of Space Science & Technology with a monthly honorarium reaching up to ₹75,000. Applicants require an M.Sc. in Astrophysics or Physics with specialization in Space Science and a Ph.D. or NET/GATE qualification. This recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious platform to teach advanced subjects like Relativity and Cosmology at a growing central university. It is an excellent opportunity for space science enthusiasts to engage in high-level academic research and teaching.

  • Desirable experience includes teaching at UG/PG level in subjects like Thermodynamics and Astrodynamics.
  • Post-doctoral research experience in the relevant field of Space Science is preferred.
  • The deadline for online registration on the Samarth portal is 07th June 2026.
  • Selection will be based on academic scores and performance in the interview.
  • The post is temporary for one semester, with a possible extension based on 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

An M.Sc. in Astrophysics or Physics with 55% marks and a Ph.D. or NET/GATE/SET qualification is required.

There are 2 vacancies available for the Assistant Professor position in this department.

The maximum consolidated honorarium is ₹75,000 per month for candidates with outstanding credentials.