Designation/Position-Â Faculty Position 2026- Central University
Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India invites application for Faculty Position 2026- Central University from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, came into being in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009. The University is founded on the noble vision of a ‘caring wisdom’ and is guided by the lofty ideals of academic and social commitment, moral steadfastness and intellectual and spiritual enlightenment, as reflected in its vision statement. Located in a region characterized by linguistic and ethnic diversity and cultural richness, the University seeks to harness the local resources – human, intellectual, social, artistic and cultural – while bringing in the best that is globally available, thus maintaining a fruitful, symbiotic relationship with a region that badly needs an educational uplift. The University opened its academic portals in October 2009 with 17 students enrolling in two PG programmes and operated from a rented building at Nayanmarmoola (Vidyanagar). From this humble beginning, CU Kerala has grown into an institution offering seventeen postgraduate and research programmes with a total enrolment of 1098 odd students, in the academic year of 2017-18. Faculty Position 2019- Central University
Research/Job Area-
The recruitment covers Assistant Professor positions across various Teaching Departments and Institutes of the University of Kerala, including:
- Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Communication and Journalism
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Demography
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Futures Studies
- Geology
- German
- Hindi
- History
- West Asian Studies
- Islamic History
- Malayalam
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Optoelectronics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sanskrit
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Tamil
- Zoology
- English
- Management
Location- Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- A 5% relaxation in marks is applicable to SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates must have either:
- National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification for appointment as Assistant Professor, or
- A Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 50 years as on 01 January 2026.
- Usual upper-age relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC communities.
Job/Position Description-
The University of Kerala has invited online applications from qualified candidates for appointment as Assistant Professor on contract basis against anticipated vacancies in various Teaching Departments/Institutes. The appointment will initially be for 11 months or until a permanent faculty member is appointed, whichever is earlier. The consolidated remuneration is ₹45,000 per month. Eligible candidates can apply online through the University recruitment portal by 31 August 2026.
Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | University of Kerala |
| Advertisement/Notification No. | 34249/Ad D I/2026/UOK |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Appointment Type | Contract Basis |
| Departments/Subjects | Various Teaching Departments/Institutes |
| Tenure | 11 months or until permanent faculty is appointed, whichever is earlier |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹45,000/- consolidated |
| Maximum Age | 50 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹500/-; ₹250/- for SC/ST candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Official Application Portal | recruit.keralauniversity.ac.in |
Designation
Assistant Professor (on Contract Basis)
Selected candidates will serve as Assistant Professors on contract basis in the concerned Teaching Department of the University of Kerala.
The appointment is for 11 months or until a permanent faculty member is appointed to the post, whichever is earlier. The selected Assistant Professors will undertake academic responsibilities associated with their respective departments and subject areas.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview after scrutiny of applications. At the interview, candidates must produce original certificates/documents, including mark lists, along with self-attested copies.
Candidates who obtained their qualifying degree from a university other than the University of Kerala must produce an eligibility certificate issued by the University of Kerala at the time of interview. Employed candidates must also produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Evidence relating to peer-reviewed publications, teaching experience and post-doctoral fellowship, wherever applicable, should also be produced at the interview.
Remuneration
₹45,000/- per month as consolidated remuneration.
Application Fee
- General candidates: ₹500/-
- SC/ST candidates: ₹250/-
How to Apply-
Eligible candidates should submit their applications online through the University of Kerala recruitment portal:
Apply Online – University of Kerala Recruitment Portal
Candidates should:
- Visit the online recruitment portal.
- Register and complete the application form.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and relevant documents for future reference.
Hard copy of the application is not required to be sent to the University.
Candidates must have a valid e-mail ID, as recruitment-related communications will be sent through email. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview-related information through their registered email address.
