Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya, has announced a large faculty recruitment drive for its Tura and Shillong campuses. The University is hiring for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts across 18 departments, with 149 teaching positions in total. The openings span subjects such as Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Political Science, Sociology and Zoology, offering faculty careers in a state university setting.
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026CWSSU/ESTT/SHG/01/2025/Pt-I/281
Total Vacancies
149
Last Date
11 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 11 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open22 Sept
- Applications Closed11 Oct
About CWSSU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Captain Williamson Sangma State University , Meghalaya
- Advertisement No.
- CWSSU/ESTT/SHG/01/2025/Pt-I/281
- Post Name
- Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
- Job Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from eligible Indian citizens; reservation as per the Reservation Policy and Guidelines of the Government of Meghalaya)
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/CSIR-NET conducted by UGC-CSIR or SET-NE in the concerned subject for Assistant Professor; candidates with a Ph.D. awarded under UGC Regulations 2009/2016 are exempted
Vacancy Breakdown
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
5
Assistant Professor
8
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
5
Assistant Professor
8
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
5
Assistant Professor
8
Professor
1
Associate Professor
3
Assistant Professor
5
Professor
1
Associate Professor
1
Assistant Professor
3
Total149
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 |
| Assistant Professor | 8 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 |
| Assistant Professor | 8 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 5 |
| Assistant Professor | 8 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Grand Total | 149 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor18 posts
- Qualification
- An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject and actively engaged in research. Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total Research Score of 120 as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018. Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, or equivalent research experience at an equivalent level. Or an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the concerned subject from any academic institution or industry who has made a significant contribution to knowledge.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, or equivalent research experience at an equivalent level
Associate Professor46 posts
- Qualification
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject. A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade point scale) in the concerned subject. A minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching or research in an academic or research post equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research institution. A minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total Research Score of 75 as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching or research in an academic or research post equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research institution
Assistant Professor85 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade point scale) in the concerned subject from an Indian University or an accredited foreign University. Relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is applicable to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. The candidate must have cleared NET/CSIR-NET conducted by UGC-CSIR or SET-NE in the concerned subject. Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (and amendments) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
Application Fee
General
Rs. 1000
ST / SC / OBC
Rs. 500
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Professor18 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Based on verification of minimum eligibility, API Research Score verification and evaluation of publications as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018
- Personal Interview — Candidates called in the ratio 1:5 relative to the number of vacancies; final selection based entirely on interview performance
Associate Professor46 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Based on verification of minimum eligibility, API Research Score verification and evaluation of publications as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018
- Personal Interview — Candidates called in the ratio 1:5 relative to the number of vacancies; final selection based entirely on interview performance
Assistant Professor85 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Based on academic score as per Appendix II Table 3A of UGC Regulations, 2018
- Personal Interview — Candidates called in the ratio 1:3 relative to the number of vacancies; final selection based entirely on interview performance
- 1Shortlisting
Academic score or verification of eligibility, API Research Score and publications as prescribed, used only to shortlist candidates for interview
- 2Personal Interview
Candidates called in the ratio 1:3 for Assistant Professor and 1:5 for Associate Professor and Professor relative to vacancies; final selection based entirely on interview performance
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3 for Assistant Professor, 1:5 for Associate Professor, 1:5 for Professor
Salary Structure
Pay levels are as per the State University Pay Scales; DA and other allowances as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
Professor
Pay: Rs. 1,44,200 (Basic Pay)
Associate Professor
Pay: Rs. 1,31,400 (Basic Pay)
Assistant Professor
Pay: Rs. 57,700 (Basic Pay)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 1,44,200 (Basic Pay) |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 1,31,400 (Basic Pay) |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 57,700 (Basic Pay) |
How to Apply
- 1Make sure you possess the requisite educational qualification in the concerned subject on or before the last date for submission of applications
- 2Visit the online recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu, also linked from the University website
- 3Create and complete your profile on the portal with details of your educational qualification, work experience, publications and other relevant information
- 4Apply for the advertised post through the portal and pay the application fee exclusively through the portal
- 5Submit the application before the closing date and time of 11 October 2026, midnight
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational qualification certificates (Master's degree
•Ph.D
•Etc
•As applicable) and mark sheets
•NET/CSIR-NET/SET-NE certificate for Assistant Professor applicants not exempted via Ph.D
•Proof of Date of Birth
•Caste/Community certificate in the prescribed format where applicable
•Proof of teaching/research experience as applicable
•Documentation supporting the claimed Research Score/API Score and publication record for Professor and Associate Professor applicants
•No Objection Certificate from current employer for candidates already in service (to be produced at the time of interview)
•Any other certificate required and prescribed by the applicable Rules
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment portal; no application sent by email, post or courier will be accepted.
- Candidates already in service must apply through the portal and produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be considered for appointment.
- The application fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
- Only candidates who produce all required documents in original relating to educational qualification, date of birth, caste and community will be called for the Personal Interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Place of Posting
The vacant teaching positions are tenable in various Departments under the University at both the Tura and Shillong campuses.
Reservation
Reservation of vacancies shall be as per the existing Reservation Policy and Guidelines of the Government of Meghalaya, as amended from time to time.
Crucial Date for Qualification
Applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification in the concerned subject on or before the last date fixed for submission of applications. A qualification is deemed acquired on the date the concerned University or Institution declares the result of the final examination for it.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates already in service apply for CWSSU Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Serving candidates apply through the online recruitment portal and must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be considered for appointment.
Can the application be sent by post, courier or email?
No. Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu. Applications sent by email, post or courier are not accepted.
Is a Ph.D. holder exempted from NET for the Assistant Professor post?
Yes. Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 and its amendments are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
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