Assistant Professor (Contract) in Commerce/ Management – CUSAT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹45,000 - ₹47,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree (MBA/M.Com) with 55% marks and UGC NET qualification or Ph.D.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for specific UGC teaching eligibility criteria.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Professor (Contract) in Commerce/ Management position at the School of Legal Studies offers a significant opportunity for academic professionals to contribute to a prestigious university environment. This single vacancy involves delivering high-quality instruction in MBA or M.Com subjects while engaging with a diverse student body in Kochi. Candidates with a strong academic background and NET qualification will find this role an excellent platform for career development in higher education. The position provides a consolidated monthly salary ranging from ₹45,000 to ₹47,000 depending on the candidate's doctoral status.
- This contractual teaching role is ideal for management professionals looking to transition into academic research and university-level lecturing.
- Applicants must ensure they submit both the online application and a physical hard copy with supporting documents to the Registrar.
- The selection process adheres to UGC Regulations 2018, prioritizing candidates with specialized knowledge in Commerce or Management disciplines.
- Candidates should prepare their digital documents and certificates well in advance of the August 2026 online submission deadline.
- The university provides a professional academic atmosphere conducive to those pursuing or holding a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
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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
1 Vacancy (General/Unreserved as per standard university contract norms)
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
The monthly consolidated salary is ₹47,000 for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000 for other eligible contract teachers.
Candidates need a Master's degree (MBA/M.Com) with 55% marks and must have cleared the UGC NET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
There is currently 1 vacancy available for this specific post in the School of Legal Studies.