Assistant Professor - Law at CUSAT, Kochi

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Assistant Professor (Law) at CUSAT, Kochi

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Assistant Professor (on Contract) in the Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon Interdisciplinary Centre for Research Ethics and Protocols (ICREP).

Job Overview

• Notification No: Ad.D2/ICREP/2024 dated 08.01.2026.
• Position: Assistant Professor (on Contract).
• Department/Center: ICREP (Interdisciplinary Centre for Research Ethics and Protocols).
• Subject/Specialization: Law.
• Number of Vacancies: 01 (One).
• Location: CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala.

Salary & Tenure

• Consolidated Monthly Salary:
• For Ph.D. Holders: INR 42,000/- per month.
• For Others (Non-Ph.D.): INR 40,000/- per month.
• Period of Appointment: Initially for a period of one year, with a break during May-June vacation months. Extension depends on University decisions.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Law (LL.M) with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from an Indian or accredited foreign University.
2. National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification OR Ph.D..
3. Other eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations 2018.

Desirable Qualification:

• Ph.D. degree is desirable.

Important Dates (Deadlines)

• Last Date for Online Application: 20.02.2026.
• Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: 27.02.2026.

Application Fee

• General Candidates: INR 900/-.
• SC/ST Candidates: INR 185/-.
• Mode of Payment: Online only (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Cards). Cash/Cheque/DD not accepted.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Apply Online Candidates must apply online through the University website: recruit.cusat.ac.in before 20.02.2026.

Step 2: Submit Hard Copy (Mandatory) After submitting the online application, candidates must download the hard copy. The signed hard copy, along with self-attested copies of supporting documents (Qualification, Date of Birth, Reservation, etc.), must be sent to the University.

Address for Submission:

The Registrar Cochin University of Science & Technology Kochi - 682 022, Kerala

⚠️ Important Note: Applications received after the last date (27.02.2026) or without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.

For more details:

• Contact Dept: 8078019688.
• Official Website: recruit.cusat.ac.in