Central University of Kerala Backlog Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 08 Posts

Central University of Kerala Backlog Teaching Recruitment 2026

Central University of Kerala has released a rolling advertisement for various backlog teaching positions reserved for SCs, STs, and OBCs. This recruitment drive aims to fill Professor and Associate Professor vacancies on a direct recruitment basis.

Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria and submit their online applications via the Samarth portal. Please note that this is a rolling advertisement valid for one year, with the first phase of recruitment closing in February 2026.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications are based on UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018 and its subsequent amendments.

Important Instructions & Relaxations

• Hard Copy Submission: Submission of a hard copy of the application along with self-attested documents is mandatory. It must reach the Recruitment Cell before 16.02.2026, 5:00 PM.
• Application Fee: Rs. 2000/- (Women and SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted). Candidates who applied against the cancelled Notification No CUK/EST/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL1 need not pay again.
• Mark Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% (i.e., from 60% to 55% for Tourism Studies and 55% to 50% for other disciplines) is provided at Graduate and Masters levels for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-creamy layer) categories.
• Ph.D. Relaxation: Ph.D. Degree holders with Master's Degree obtained prior to 19th September 1991 get a 5% relaxation (55% to 50%).
• Experience: M.Phil/Ph.D. period is not counted as teaching experience unless active service was spent on pursuing Research simultaneously with teaching assignment without leave.
• Selection: Based on interview performance, seminar/colloquium/teaching methods may also be used.
• Travel Allowance: Outstation candidates (beyond 30 Km) belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories called for interview will be reimbursed single second class railway fare.

How to Apply

1. Apply online at https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Send the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents to:
   The Recruitment Cell, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala-671325 before the deadline.
3. Ensure the envelope is superscribed with the Name of Candidate, Online Registration No, Notification No, and Post Applied for.

Important Links

• Official Website: www.cukerala.ac.in
• Apply Online: https://curec.samarth.ac.in
• Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is hard copy submission mandatory?

Yes, candidates must submit a hard copy of the application along with all supporting documents to the Recruitment Cell.

Q2: What is the last date for hard copy submission?

The hard copy must reach by 16.02.2026 before 5:00 PM.

Q3: Are these new backlog vacancies?

Yes, these posts were previously notified under No CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2015 dated 25.10.2021 and no suitable candidates were found. They are re-notified as backlog vacancies.

Q4: What is the application fee?

Rs. 2000/-. Women and SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted.