CUSAT Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) in Economics | 2 Vacancies

CUSAT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2 Assistant Professor tenure-based vacancies in Economics at the Centre for Budget Studies, Kochi. Check eligibility, NET/Ph.D. requirements, salary up to ₹47,000 per month, application fee and deadlines of 24 and 31 October 2026.

Date Posted: 22 October 2026

Organization: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, Kerala

About Organization:

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) was established as the University of Cochin on 10 July 1971 and was reconstituted as CUSAT in February 1986. The university focuses on postgraduate education and advanced research in applied sciences, technology, industry, commerce, management, humanities and social sciences.

CUSAT invites applications from eligible candidates for two Assistant Professor positions on a tenure basis in Economics at its Centre for Budget Studies.

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade on a point scale, in Economics or Econometrics from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by UGC or CSIR.
• Candidates holding a Ph.D. degree are exempt from NET as per the UGC Regulations 2018, subject to the applicable conditions.
• Other eligibility conditions prescribed under the UGC Regulations 2018.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics.
• For Assistant Professor – Economics-1: specialisation in Econometrics and proficiency in Python or R.
• For Assistant Professor – Economics-2: specialisation in Financial Economics and proficiency in Python or R.

Candidates should clearly indicate their relevant subject specialisation and supporting qualifications in the application.

Age Limit

The age criteria will be governed by UGC Regulations 2018 and CUSAT norms. No specific numerical age limit is stated in the supplied recruitment details.

Experience Requirements

No specific minimum number of years of teaching or research experience is mentioned in the supplied notification details.

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications, NET or applicable Ph.D. exemption requirements, and other conditions under UGC Regulations 2018.

Salary and Monthly Remuneration

The position is offered on a tenure basis. Applicants should consult the official notification for the complete terms of appointment and service conditions.

Application Fee

Payment mode: Online payment through net banking or credit/debit cards.

Cash, cheque and demand draft payments are not accepted. The application fee is non-refundable, as stated in the supplied notification details.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and considered under the university’s prescribed faculty recruitment process.

The appointment terms include:

• An initial tenure of five years.
• Annual evaluations at the department level.
• A comprehensive university review during the third year.
• Continuation subject to satisfactory performance and applicable university rules.

Candidates should consult the official notification for any additional selection stages or requirements.

Important Dates

Important: The online application deadline is 24 October 2026. Candidates should complete their online submissions before the deadline and allow sufficient time for postal delivery of the hard copy.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit an online application and then send a printed copy with supporting documents to the university.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the official CUSAT recruitment portal: https://recruit.cusat.ac.in
2. Locate the notification for Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) in Economics at the Centre for Budget Studies.
3. Read the notification and confirm your eligibility.
4. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, academic and qualification details.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the application before 24 October 2026.
7. Download and print the completed application form.
8. Attach self-attested copies of the required supporting certificates and documents.
9. Send the hard-copy application to the Office of the Registrar so that it reaches the university by 31 October 2026.

Late applications may be rejected. Claims not supported by documentary evidence may not be considered, and claims omitted from the original application may not be accepted at a later stage.

Documents Required

Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:

• Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets in Economics or Econometrics.
• UGC NET or CSIR NET certificate, where applicable.
• Ph.D. degree certificate for candidates claiming NET exemption or desirable qualifications.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Category or reservation certificate, if applicable.
• Documents supporting proficiency in Python/R, where claimed.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Valid photo identification.
• Other certificates required by the official notification.

All supporting documents should be self-attested where required.

Job Location and Complete Address

The Registrar
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
Cochin University P.O.
Kochi – 682022
Kerala, India

Department: Centre for Budget Studies
Contact Numbers: 0484 2862735 / 0484 2862077

Important Links

• Online Recruitment Portal: https://recruit.cusat.ac.in
• Official University Website: https://www.cusat.ac.in
• Notification Reference: Ad.D2/Tenure Appointments/CBS/2026, dated 2 October 2026
• Department Contact: 0484 2862735 / 0484 2862077