CUSAT Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor & Associate Professor

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has invited applications for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts in relevant disciplines including Marine/Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Mathematics. Eligible candidates can apply online, with the completed application and required hard copy to reach the Registrar by 15 September 2026.

CUSAT Recruitment 2026 – Short Information

• Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
• Posts: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
• Job Type: Contract
• Application Mode: Online + Hard Copy
• Last Date: 15 September 2026
• Associate Professor Salary: ₹1,25,000 per month
• Assistant Professor Salary: ₹45,000–₹47,000 per month
• Age Limit: Not specified in the supplied details

Vacancy Details

The supplied recruitment information does not mention the exact number of vacancies for each post.

Associate Professor

• Vacancies: Not Mentioned

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: Not Mentioned

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact vacancy distribution.

Educational Qualification

Associate Professor: Candidates should have B.Tech. in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, along with a First Class Certificate of Competency (MEO Class-I C.O.C.). A TOTA/VICT course certificate is required on joining.

Assistant Professor: A Master’s degree in Mathematics with 55% marks or equivalent is required. Candidates should have UGC/CSIR-NET or another UGC-accredited eligibility test, as applicable under UGC Regulations 2018, or a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.

Required Experience

For Associate Professor, candidates must have 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years as a Chief Engineer Officer onboard merchant ships. No specific mandatory experience requirement is provided in the supplied details for the Assistant Professor post.

Age Limit

The supplied recruitment information does not specify an age limit for the posts.

Candidates should check the official notification for any applicable age conditions.

Application Fee

• General: ₹950
• SC/ST: ₹195

Salary / Pay

• Associate Professor: ₹1,25,000 per month
• Assistant Professor with Ph.D.: ₹47,000 per month
• Assistant Professor without Ph.D.: ₹45,000 per month

The Assistant Professor remuneration is stated to be effective from 1 July 2026.

Selection Process

The supplied information does not provide the detailed selection procedure. Candidates should refer to the official CUSAT notification for the applicable selection method.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Online Application: 15 September 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy to Reach Registrar: 15 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CUSAT recruitment website.
2. Read the recruitment notification carefully and confirm eligibility.
3. Complete the online application with accurate personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
5. Pay the applicable application fee online.
6. Review the application carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the online application on or before 15 September 2026.
8. Take a printout of the completed application.
9. Send the required hard copy so that it reaches the Registrar by 15 September 2026.
10. Keep the application and payment receipt safely for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the applicable documents ready, including:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• NET/CSIR-NET certificate, where applicable
• Ph.D. certificate, where applicable
• Certificate of Competency for Associate Professor applicants
• Relevant experience certificates
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Other documents prescribed in the official notification

Important Instructions

• Candidates must satisfy the post-specific eligibility requirements before applying.
• Associate Professor applicants should carefully verify the 12-year experience requirement and Chief Engineer Officer experience condition.
• Both the online application and required hard copy must be completed within the prescribed deadline.
• The hard copy must reach the Registrar by 15 September 2026.
• The exact vacancy breakup and detailed selection procedure are not provided in the supplied information; candidates should verify these from the official notification.

Official Website / Notification

CUSAT Official Website: Cochin University of Science and Technology

Official Recruitment Notification: CUSAT Recruitment Notification PDF

Last Date for Online Application: 15 September 2026 Last Date for Hard Copy to Reach Registrar: 15 September 2026

Candidates should keep the applicable documents ready, including:

Recent passport-size photograph Signature Educational qualification certificates and marksheets NET/CSIR-NET certificate, where applicable Ph.D. certificate, where applicable Certificate of Competency for Associate Professor applicants Relevant experience certificates Category certificate, if applicable

Visit the official CUSAT recruitment website. Read the recruitment notification carefully and confirm eligibility. Complete the online application with accurate personal and educational details. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. Pay the applicable application fee online. Review the application carefully before final submission. Submit the online application on or before 15 September 2026. Take a printout of the completed application. Send the required hard copy so that it reaches the Registrar by 15 September 2026. Keep the application and payment receipt safely for future reference.