Cotton University HOD, Assistant Professor and More Recruitment 2026

Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11

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26 Oct

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Recruitment status

Walk-in interview on 31 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM

Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001

Notification16 Oct
Walk-in31 Oct

About Cotton University HOD, Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati, a well-known university in Assam, has announced faculty recruitment for its Department of Education under the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), B.A., B.Ed. The hiring covers ten contractual posts, including a Head of the Department in the rank of Professor or Associate Professor in Education, Assistant Professors in Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy across subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Economics and languages, Educational Studies, and a part-time Assistant Professor in Art Education. Selection is through a walk-in interview, and this page gathers the complete details a candidate needs.

Job Overview

Organization: Cotton University, Panbazar
Advertisement No.: RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11
Post Name: Head of the Department (HOD) (in the Rank of the Professor /Associate Professor in Education), Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - History and 8 more
Job Location: Guwahati, Assam
Who Can Apply: Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens)
Job Type: Contract
Gender: All
Nationality: Indian
Credentials Required: NET or SLET or Ph.D. as prescribed by UGC
Pay Scale: Salary/Remunerations are Negotiable for the deserving candidates

Vacancy Breakdown

Head of the Department (HOD) (in the Rank of the Professor /Associate Professor in Education)

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - History

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Geography

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Political Science

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Economics

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skills in English

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language

Assistant Professor - Educational Studies

Assistant Professor - Art Education (Part-Time)

Total10

Post Name	Total
Head of the Department (HOD) (in the Rank of the Professor /Associate Professor in Education)	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - History	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Geography	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Political Science	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Economics	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skills in English	1
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language	1
Assistant Professor - Educational Studies	1
Assistant Professor - Art Education (Part-Time)	1
Grand Total	10

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Head of the Department (HOD) (in the Rank of the Professor /Associate Professor in Education)1 post

Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Education with Minimum 55% Marks or the Equivalent Grade; M.Ed. Degree with Minimum 55% Marks or the Equivalent Grade; Ph.D. in Education as prescribed by the UGC for this category of Posts or National Eligibility Test (NET) or state Level Eligibility Test (SLET) qualified; any other relevant qualification prescribed by the University Grants Commission for this category of posts. Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
Experience: Eight years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution for Professor and Ten years for Associate Professor

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - History1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Geography1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Political Science1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Economics1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skills in English1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) - Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language1 post

Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.

Assistant Professor - Educational Studies1 post

Qualification: postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of posts. Desirable: Master's degree in Psychology or Philosophy or Sociology or their allied subjects.

Assistant Professor - Art Education (Part-Time)1 post

Qualification: postgraduate Degree in Performing Arts/ Visual Arts with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
Note: Part-Time position

Selection Process

1
Walk-in Interview
Tentative dates 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM at the Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University

Salary Structure

Salary/Remunerations are Negotiable for the deserving candidates

How to Apply

1Download the prescribed application form from the University website www.cottonuniversity.ac.in
2Fill out the application form completely and sign it
3Send a copy of the duly filled and signed application via email to [email protected] by 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
4Prepare the duly filled-in application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (where applicable), and any other relevant testimonials
5Submit all physical documents during the time of the walk-in interview
6Bring 2 (two) copies of passport-size photographs during the interview

Reporting Venue

Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001

Reporting time: 9:00 AM

Candidates must report at 9:00 AM on the tentative walk-in interview dates of 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 at the Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University. They must bring the duly filled-in application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (where applicable), any other relevant testimonials, original documents for verification, and 2 copies of passport-size photographs.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Duly filled-in application in the prescribed format

•Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets

•Experience certificates

•Proof of date of birth

•Caste certificate (where applicable)

•Any other relevant testimonials

•Original documents for verification

•2 (two) copies of passport-size photographs

Important Details

All posts are contractual in nature.
Candidates must fulfil the qualifications prescribed by NCTE Regulations 2021, UGC Regulations and Government of Assam norms wherever applicable.
The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel any or all advertisements without assigning any reason.
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
Reservation of posts shall be as per the Government of Assam and University rules.
Selected faculty members may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more programmes as per University requirements.
Any suppression of facts or submission of false information will lead to cancellation of candidature.
The appointment shall be subject to the approval of the competent authority and recognition of the ITEP Programme by NCTE.
Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy): Post-Graduate degree in Concerned Subjects with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
B.Ed.
Degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of Posts.
Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization
Ph.D. in Education.