Job Description
CUSAT invites applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Professor positions (on contract) in various departments for the academic year 2025-26. Below are the details of the available positions:
1. Centre for Integrated Studies
Position: Assistant Professor (On Contract)
Discipline: Forensic Science
Vacancy: 1
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Forensic Science with 55% marks or equivalent.
- NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or exemption with Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
- One year of teaching/research/laboratory experience in Forensic Science.
Consolidated Salary:
- ₹42,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders.
- ₹40,000/- per month for others.
Tenure:
- Initially for one year, with a break during May-June vacation and potential extension as decided by the university.

2. Division of Computer Science & Engineering (CUCEK)
Position: Assistant Professor (On Contract)
Discipline: Computer Science & Engineering
Vacancy: 1
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications:
- B.E/B.Tech/B.S and M.E/M.Tech/M.S or Integrated M.Tech in the relevant branch with first-class marks.
- Acceptable combinations include:
- B.Tech (CS) + M.Tech (IT)
- B.Tech (CS) + M.Tech (CS)
- B.Tech (IT) + M.Tech (CS)
- B.Tech (IT) + M.Tech (IT)
Consolidated Salary:
- ₹42,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders.
- ₹40,000/- per month for others.
Tenure:
- Initially for one year, extendable to two years, with a break during May-June vacation.

3. Department of Statistics
Position: Assistant Professor (On Contract)
Vacancies: 2
- Post 1: M.Tech in Computer Science/Data Science/Data Analytics with first-class marks.
- Post 2: Master’s degree in Statistics with 55% marks. Preference for candidates with knowledge of computer programming and statistical software.
Eligibility Criteria
- NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or equivalent (exempted for Ph.D. holders as per UGC Regulations 2018).
- Desirable: Ph.D. in the relevant field.
Consolidated Salary:
- ₹42,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders.
- ₹40,000/- per month for others.
Tenure:
- Initially for one year, with a break during May-June vacation, extendable as per university requirements.

General Information for CUSAT Assistant Professor Vacancy:
- Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online through the CUSAT Recruitment Portal by clicking on the Apply Now button.
- A signed hard copy of the application, along with supporting documents, must reach the Registrar’s office before the deadline.
- Fee Details:
- ₹850/- for General candidates.
- ₹175/- for SC/ST candidates.
- Payment should be made online.
- Important Dates:
- Online Application Deadline:
- Centre for Integrated Studies: 14.02.2025
- CUCEK: 10.02.2025
- Department of Statistics: 17.02.2025
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline:
- Centre for Integrated Studies: 21.02.2025
- CUCEK: 20.02.2025
- Department of Statistics: 24.02.2025
- Online Application Deadline:
- Submission Address:
- The Registrar,
Cochin University of Science & Technology,
Kochi – 682 022.
- The Registrar,
Note
- Late or defective applications will not be considered.
- Claims made without supporting documents will be rejected.
- All proceedings will comply with applicable legal and university regulations.
Important Link:
- Official Notification for Integrated Studies: CLICK HERE
- Official Notification for CSE: CLICK HERE
- Official Notification for Statistics: CLICK HERE
For detailed information, visit the official website.
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