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CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - EconomicsAssistant Professor - EconometricsAssistant Professor - Financial Economics

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Postgraduate250
Ph.D87
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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹45,000 - ₹47,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Kerala Govt / CUSAT rules
Job Location
Kerala38Kochi7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 2, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 2, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window2 – 24 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:
1. Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale) in Economics or Econometrics from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
2. National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR. Ph.D. Degree holders are exempted from NET as per UGC Regulations 2018.
3. Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Economics.
2. Assistant Professor (Economics-1): Econometrics with proficiency in Python/R.
3. Assistant Professor (Economics-2): Financial Economics with proficiency in Python/R.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria and concessions are governed as per Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules (KS&SSR) and CUSAT University Statutes. Relaxation for SC/ST and backward classes as per Kerala Government reservation policy.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Research Scrutiny / API Shortlisting

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Personal Interview & Teaching Presentation

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted online and verified via submitted physical hard copies will be screened as per UGC Regulations 2018 criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview and Presentation before the University Selection Committee. Communal Reservation Policy of the Government of Kerala will be followed at the time of appointment. There is no written examination.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & Postgraduate QualificationsUGC Table 3A Screening BaseMaster's degree in Economics or Econometrics with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
National Research Eligibility & Doctoral DegreeEligibility & Screening MarksUGC/CSIR NET qualification in Economics or Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2018
Domain Specialization & Computational ProficiencyDesirable Domain WeightageExpertise in Econometrics or Financial Economics with demonstrated proficiency in Python/R programming
Personal Interview & Research PresentationFinal Merit SelectionEvaluation of research contributions, public finance expertise, teaching pedagogy, and domain knowledge before Selection Committee

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Assistant Professors in the Centre for Budget Studies (CBS) at CUSAT engage in high-level policy research, fiscal modeling, budget analysis for state/national governments, and postgraduate teaching. Faculty work closely with government departments, think tanks, and academic researchers on macroeconomic and public finance issues. Work environment is academic and research-driven, with expectations of high-impact journal publications, econometric data analysis using R/Python, and organizing budget workshops.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is on a 5-year tenure contract, subject to annual department evaluations and a mandatory comprehensive university performance review at the end of the third year. Successful completion ensures continuity. Posting is at CUSAT Main Campus, South Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. Service conditions are governed by Kerala Service Rules (KSR), KS&SSR, and CUSAT University Statutes.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Tenure-basis Assistant Professor positions do not offer automatic career advancement scheme (CAS) promotions to Associate Professor. However, the 5-year tenure provides substantial institutional research credentials, academic experience, and publications that position appointees exceptionally well for permanent faculty selections at CUSAT, central universities, and state higher education institutions.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹47,000/- for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000/- for other contract teachers under a 5-year tenure appointment.

Monthly consolidated salary: ₹47,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders; ₹45,000/- per month for other contract teachers. 5-year initial tenure with annual evaluations and a third-year comprehensive university review.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Online Application: Visit the official recruitment portal of Cochin University of Science and Technology (recruit.cusat.ac.in) and register online.
  2. Fill Details: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (Master's in Economics/Econometrics with minimum 55%), UGC-NET / Ph.D. details, research publications, and Python/R programming skills.
  3. Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee online (₹950/- for General candidates; ₹195/- for SC/ST candidates) through Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
  4. Submit Online Application: Complete and submit the online application form on or before 24.10.2026, and download the generated PDF application form.
  5. Hard Copy Dispatch: Send the signed hard copy of the downloaded application form along with self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (proof of qualification, mark lists, degree certificates, NET/Ph.D. certificates, date of birth proof, reservation certificate) to:
    The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin University P.O., Kochi – 682 022, Kerala.
  6. Hard Copy Deadline: The hard copy along with all supporting documents must reach the Office of the Registrar on or before 31.10.2026. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹950/- for General candidates and ₹195/- for SC/ST candidates. Fee must be paid online via Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Cash, Cheque, or Demand Draft (DD) will not be accepted. Fee is non-refundable.

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Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹47,000/- for Ph.D. holders and ₹45,000/- per month for candidates without a Ph.D.

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