Central University of Kerala Recruitment 2026: Professor and Associate Professor Vacancies
Central University of Kerala Recruitment 2026: Apply for 8 Professor and Associate Professor vacancies in Kasaragod, Kerala. Check eligibility, qualifications, application fees, category-wise vacancies, and important dates. Apply online by 15 November 2026 and submit the hard copy by 30 November 2026.
Date Posted: 16 October 2026
Organization: Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod, Kerala
Job Details
- Advertisement No.: CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023
- Recruitment Phase: Second Phase against Rolling Advertisement Nos. CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL1 and CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL2
- Notification Date: 13 October 2026
- Post Names: Professor and Associate Professor
- Total Vacancies: 8
- Job Location: Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala
- Employment Type: As per university and Government of India rules
- Pay Scale: As per applicable Government of India norms
- Application Mode: Online application followed by submission of a hard copy
Department-Wise Vacancies
| Department/School | Designation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism Studies | Professor | 1 |
| Social Work | Professor | 1 |
| Public Administration & Policy Studies | Professor | 1 |
| English & Comparative Literature | Professor | 1 |
| Public Health & Community Medicine | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Kannada | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Hindi | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Kannada | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 1 |
| PwBD – Category C (Locomotor Disability and specified conditions) | 1 |
| PwBD – Category A (Blindness and Low Vision) | 1 |
| PwBD – Category B (Hard of Hearing) | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
PwBD Reservation: Inter-se exchange of reservation among eligible disability categories may apply in accordance with the applicable Government of India rules and the notification.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the qualifications prescribed under the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018, including applicable subsequent amendments.
For Professor and Associate Professor:
- Candidates must meet the prescribed academic qualifications for the respective designation and subject.
- Relevant teaching and/or research experience must satisfy the applicable UGC requirements.
- Candidates must fulfil the other eligibility criteria and documentation requirements specified in the official notification.
Important: The precise qualifications and experience requirements differ between Professor and Associate Professor positions. Candidates should check the official notification for the relevant post before applying.
Age Limit
The notification does not specify an age limit.
Candidate Eligibility
- Eligible Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), as permitted under the recruitment notification.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable UGC qualification and experience requirements.
- PwBD candidates must generally have at least 40% benchmark disability to qualify under the applicable disability reservation provisions.
- Disability eligibility and reservation are subject to the relevant rules and notification.
Pay Scale
Salary and pay level will be determined according to the applicable Government of India rules, university regulations, and the relevant academic designation.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other candidates | ₹2,000 |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| SC/ST candidates | Exempted |
| PwD candidates | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Online payment through credit card, debit card, NEFT, or net banking.
Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates who applied under Phase I and submit a fresh application under this notification need not pay the application fee again, as stated in the notification.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on qualifications, experience, and academic credentials.
- Interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee.
- The University may use a seminar, colloquium, teaching demonstration, or other prescribed assessment methods.
- Verification of character and antecedents by the competent authority.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete the online application through the CU Chayan recruitment portal and subsequently submit a hard copy of the application with supporting documents.
Application Procedure:
- Visit the online recruitment portal: https://curec.samarth.ac.in
- Register and complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the online application and retain a copy for reference.
- Print the completed application form.
- Attach one hard copy of the application and serially numbered, self-attested supporting documents.
- Send the complete application by post to the Recruitment Cell, Central University of Kerala, before the specified deadline.
The envelope should clearly mention the candidate’s name, application form number, notification number, and post applied for.
Documents Required
- Printed hard copy of the submitted online application form.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates stating the service period, pay scale, and nature of appointment.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificates, wherever applicable.
- Supporting evidence for peer-reviewed journal publications, impact factors, and authorship claims, where applicable.
- Association of Indian Universities (AIU) equivalence certificate for foreign degrees, where required.
- Employer endorsement or No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Valid government-issued photo identification.
- Other supporting documents required by the official notification.
Important Links
- Official University Website: https://www.cukerala.ac.in
- Online Application Portal: https://curec.samarth.ac.in
Postal Address for Application:
The Recruitment Cell
Central University of Kerala
Tejaswini Hills, Periye (P.O.)
Kasaragod District, Kerala – 671320, India.