Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), a well known university based in Kochi, Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Assistant Professor on tenure basis in Economics. The recruitment covers two positions in the Centre for Budget Studies, one in Econometrics and one in Financial Economics, both requiring proficiency in Python or R. The appointment is on a contract tenure basis with an initial period of five years, subject to annual department level evaluations and a university review in the third year.
CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026Ad.D2/Tenure Appointments/CBS/2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
24 Oct
6 days left
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Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
- Notification02 Oct
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About CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Advertisement No.
- Ad.D2/Tenure Appointments/CBS/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - Economics
- Job Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UGC NET or CSIR NET; Ph.D holders exempted from NET as per UGC Regulations 2018
- Tenure
- Initial tenure period of 5 years, continuation based on satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - Economics
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - Economics | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - Economics
A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Economics/Econometrics from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or the CSIR. Ph.D. Degree holders are exempted from NET as per the UGC Regulations 2018. Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Tenure Basis) - Economics | A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Economics/Econometrics from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or the CSIR. Ph.D. Degree holders are exempted from NET as per the UGC Regulations 2018. Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018. |
Application Fee
General
Rs. 950
SC / ST
Rs. 195
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Online payment through Net banking or Credit / Debit cards of almost all banks. Payment by cash / Cheque / DD will not be accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Online Application
Applications are submitted online through recruit.cusat.ac.in with the prescribed fee.
- 2Department Level and Comprehensive Review by the University
Annual evaluations at the Department level and a comprehensive review by the University in the third year decide continuation of the tenure appointment.
Salary Structure
For Ph.D holder - Rs. 47,000 per month; For rest of the contract teachers - Rs. 45,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through recruit.cusat.ac.in on or before 24.10.2026.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Pay the application fee online through net banking or credit/debit card.
- 5Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- 6Download and take a printout of the submitted application.
- 7Send the hard copy of the application with self-attested supporting documents to the Registrar, CUSAT, Kochi 682 022 so that it reaches by 31.10.2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self attested copies of documents in proof of qualification
•Date of birth
•Reservation and all other claims made in the application
Important Details
- Applications are accepted online only through recruit.cusat.ac.in.
- A hard copy of the downloaded application, along with self-attested copies of documents proving qualification, date of birth and reservation claims, must reach the Office of the Registrar, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682 022 by 31.10.2026.
- Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected, claims made without supporting documents will not be considered, and the application fee is not refundable.
- Appointments, conditions of service and emoluments are governed by the KSR, KS&SSR and the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Syndicate decisions of the University, and the Communal Reservation Policy is followed at the time of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
Assistant Professor - Economics-1
Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Economics (Econometrics with proficiency in Python/R)
Assistant Professor - Economics-2
Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Economics (Financial Economics with proficiency in Python/R)
| Post | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - Economics-1 | Ph.D in Economics (Econometrics with proficiency in Python/R) |
| Assistant Professor - Economics-2 | Ph.D in Economics (Financial Economics with proficiency in Python/R) |
Period of Appointment
The initial tenure period shall be 5 years, with annual evaluations at the Department level and a comprehensive review by the University in the third year. Continuation will be based on satisfactory performance to ensure academic continuity.
Contact
Phone: 0484 2862735, 0484 2862077
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