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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi – Assistant Professor in Economics Recruitment 2026

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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, invites applications for Assistant Professor in Economics under the Centre for Budget Studies. Apply online by 24 October 2026 and submit the hard copy by 31 October 2026. Check eligibility, salary and application details.

Date Posted: 9 October 2026

Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

About the University

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a government-owned autonomous science and technology university located in Kochi, Kerala, India. Established in 1971, the university has two campuses, including one in Kochi and another in Kuttanad, Alappuzha.

Vacancy Details

CUSAT invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Centre for Budget Studies, Department of Economics, on a tenure basis.

Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Centre for Budget Studies – Economics
Number of Vacancies: Not specified in the provided notification.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements as stated in the recruitment notice:

  • A Master’s degree in Forensic Science with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade on a point scale, in a concerned, relevant or allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR.
  • Ph.D. degree holders may be exempted from NET as per the UGC Regulations 2018.
  • Other eligibility conditions shall be as per UGC Regulations 2018.

Important: The notification lists a Master’s degree in Forensic Science for an Assistant Professor position in Economics. Candidates should verify the required subject qualification in the official notification before applying.

Salary Details

Candidate Category Consolidated Monthly Salary
Ph.D. holders ₹47,000
Other contract teachers ₹45,000

Important Dates

Event Date
Date Posted 9 October 2026
Last date to apply online 24 October 2026
Last date for receipt of hard copy 31 October 2026

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates should follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official CUSAT recruitment portal: https://recruit.cusat.ac.in/notifications.php
  2. Locate the relevant recruitment notification and complete the online application on or before 24 October 2026.
  3. Download and print the submitted online application.
  4. Attach self-attested copies of supporting documents, including proof of qualifications, date of birth, reservation status, and other claims made in the application.
  5. Send the hard copy of the application and supporting documents to the Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi – 682022, so that it reaches the office by 31 October 2026.

Important Instructions

  • Applications received after the prescribed deadline will be rejected.
  • Claims not supported by the required documents will not be considered.
  • Claims omitted from the original application cannot be added at a later stage of processing.
  • The application fee, if applicable, is non-refundable.
  • Proceedings under the notification will be subject to the outcome of any connected writ petitions or writ appeals pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.

Postal Address

The Registrar
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Kochi – 682022
Kerala, India

Official Website: http://www.cusat.ac.in/
Apply Online: https://recruit.cusat.ac.in/notifications.php