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CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts

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Total Vacancies
2 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
20 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUST) 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. CochinUniversityofScienceandTechnologyCUST/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Assistant Professor (on Contract) (2 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 20 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUST) Regional Headquarters, Kochi, Kerala, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification M.Sc in Meteorology OR M.Tech in Atmospheric Sciences with 55% marks in the Master's Degree. 🌐 Authority Official Website recruit.cusat.ac.in ↗
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CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Assistant Professor Posts on a contract basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CUSAT website before the deadline. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates with a background in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences to join a premier university.

Company NameCochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Post NameAssistant Professor (on Contract)
No of Posts02
Last Date20 February 2026
Official Websiterecruit.cusat.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject
Assistant Professor (on Contract)02₹ 42,000/- (Ph.D holders)
₹ 40,000/- (Others)		Ad.D1/Adjunct Faculty/2015

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Assistant Professor

  • Essential Qualification:
    • M.Sc in Meteorology OR M.Tech in Atmospheric Sciences with 55% marks in the Master's Degree.
    • National Eligibility Test (NET) OR Ph.D.
    • Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.
  • Desirable Qualification: Ph.D

Application Fee

  • General candidates: ₹ 900/-
  • SC/ST candidates: ₹ 185/-

Important Dates

  • Start Date: 16 January 2026
  • Last Date for Online Application: 20 February 2026
  • Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy: 27 February 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates shall apply online through the website recruit.cusat.ac.in before the last date. The hard copy of the online application, along with self-attested copies of necessary documents, must reach the Office of the Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682 022 before 27 February 2026.

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Q1: How many vacancies are announced for CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 02 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor (on Contract).

Q2: What is the last date to apply for CUSAT Assistant Professor posts?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 20 February 2026.

Q3: What is the salary for Assistant Professors at CUSAT?
A: The salary is ₹ 42,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders and ₹ 40,000/- per month for other contract teachers.

Q4: Is NET qualification mandatory for this post?
A: Candidates must have NET OR a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2018.

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