Assistant Professor (Statistics) Recruitment 2026 – Cochin University of Science and Technology
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 in Statistics with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details regarding Ph.D. research paper requirements.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is inviting applications for 1 vacancy of Assistant Professor (Contract basis) in the Department of Statistics for 2026. Candidates with a Master's Degree in Statistics and NET qualification or a Ph.D. are eligible for this prestigious academic role. The position offers a consolidated monthly pay of up to ₹47,000, providing an excellent opportunity to work at a premier science and technology university in Kerala. This contract appointment is ideal for scholars seeking to enhance their teaching portfolio in a research-oriented environment.
- The contract period is for one year or until a regular faculty member joins, whichever occurs first.
- A consolidated monthly salary of ₹47,000 is provided for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000 for others.
- Application involves a two-step process: online submission followed by a hard copy delivery by August 22, 2026.
- Candidates must possess at least 55% marks in their Master's degree to meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
- Desirable qualifications include computer programming skills in statistical software like R, Python, or SAS.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly salary of ₹47,000 for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000 for other contract teachers.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on academic merit Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
General: ₹950 SC/ST: ₹195
Reservation
Communal Reservation Policy will be followed as per KSR, KS&SSR, and University Acts/Statutes.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at recruit.cusat.ac.in.
- Complete the online registration and fill the application form for the Department of Statistics.
- Pay the application fee online using a Credit/Debit card or Net Banking.
- Submit the online form by 15.08.2026.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all academic and experience certificates.
- Send the hard copy to: The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi - 682 022.
- Ensure the package reaches the office by 22.08.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ph.D. holders receive a consolidated pay of ₹47,000 per month, while those without a Ph.D. receive ₹45,000 per month.
Applicants need a Master's Degree in Statistics with 55% marks and must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
The online application must be submitted by 15 August 2026, and the hard copy must reach the Registrar by 22 August 2026.
