Cotton University Recruitment 2026 – Head of Department and Assistant Professor Vacancies
Cotton University Recruitment 2026 offers 10 contractual teaching vacancies for Head of Department and Assistant Professors in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Languages and
Date Posted: 22 October 2026
Organization: Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam
About the Institution
Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1901 as Cotton College, the institution became Cotton University in 2017 following legislation passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly. The university offers academic programmes across various disciplines and invites applications for teaching positions in its Department of Education.
Vacancy Details
| Post / Designation | Subject / Specialization | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Department (Professor / Associate Professor rank) | Education | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | History | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Geography | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Political Science | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Economics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Communicative Skills in English | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy | Communicative Skills in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Educational Studies | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Art Education (Part-Time) | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Reservation will be implemented according to Government of Assam and university rules. The university reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies or cancel the recruitment.
Educational Qualifications
1. Head of the Department – Education
Candidates must possess:
- A postgraduate degree in Education with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- An M.Ed. degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- A Ph.D. in Education, or NET/SLET qualification, as prescribed by the applicable UGC regulations.
- Any other relevant qualifications prescribed by the UGC for this category of post.
Desirable Qualification: Diploma or degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
Experience: The supplied notification details state eight years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution for Professor and ten years for Associate Professor. Candidates should verify these requirements against the official notification.
2. Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy
Candidates must possess:
- A postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- A B.Ed. degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- NET/SLET qualification or a Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject, as prescribed by applicable UGC regulations.
Desirable Qualifications: M.Ed., specialization in M.Ed., and/or a Ph.D. in Education.
3. Assistant Professor – Educational Studies
Candidates must possess:
- A postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- NET/SLET qualification or a Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject, as prescribed by applicable UGC regulations.
Desirable Qualification: A master’s degree in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or an allied subject.
4. Assistant Professor – Art Education (Part-Time)
Candidates must possess:
- A postgraduate degree in Performing Arts or Visual Arts with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates should check the official advertisement for any additional eligibility requirements.
Candidate Profile
Eligible Indian citizens who satisfy the applicable NCTE Regulations, 2021, UGC regulations and Government of Assam norms may apply.
Candidates should be willing to undertake teaching responsibilities across one or more university programmes according to institutional requirements.
Salary and Remuneration
- Remuneration is negotiable for deserving candidates.
- Pay and allowances will be determined by the university according to qualifications, experience, performance and applicable institutional rules.
- No fixed salary range is specified in the supplied recruitment details.
Application Fee: No application fee is specified in the supplied information. Candidates should check the official notification for confirmation.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Scrutiny of applications submitted by email.
- Walk-in interview of eligible candidates.
- Verification of original documents at the interview.
- Approval by the competent authority and compliance with applicable requirements for recognition of the ITEP programme by NCTE.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 16 October 2026
- Application Start Date: 16 October 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application by Email: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Walk-in / Interview Dates: 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 (tentative, as supplied)
- Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
Candidates should confirm their applicable interview date and any updates through the official university notification.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official Cotton University website.
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Email a copy of the signed application to the Registrar’s Office before the deadline.
- Attend the walk-in interview on the applicable date.
- Bring the completed application form, self-attested supporting documents and two passport-size photographs.
Application Email: registraroffice@cottonuniversity.ac.in
Email Deadline: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Official Website: https://cottonuniversity.ac.in/
Documents Required
- Duly completed and signed application form
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates, where applicable
- Proof of date of birth
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Other relevant testimonials
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original documents for verification at the interview
Walk-in Interview Venue
Venue: Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University
Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
Interview Dates: 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 (tentative; confirm through the official notification).
Detailed Job Location
Institution Name: Cotton University
Address: Registrar’s Office, Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati – 781001, Assam, India.
Locality: Panbazar
City: Guwahati
District: Kamrup Metropolitan
State: Assam
PIN Code: 781001
Country: India
Department: Education
Institution Type: Public State University
Official Website: https://cottonuniversity.ac.in/
Application Email: registraroffice@cottonuniversity.ac.in