Designation/Position- Faculty Positions Direct Recruitment
Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India invites application for Faculty Positions Direct Recruitment 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 Positions Direct Recruitment
Research/Job Area-
Faculty positions are available in the following disciplines:
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Education
- Malayalam
- Linguistics
- Zoology
- Law
- International Relations & Politics
- Economics
- Genomic Science
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Social Work
- Geology
- Environmental Science
Location- Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates must satisfy the qualifications prescribed under:
UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018, including subsequent amendments.
Key requirements include:
- Relevant Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D. as prescribed by UGC norms.
- Required teaching/research experience for the respective faculty position.
- Academic Performance Indicators (API)/research credentials wherever applicable.
- Foreign degree holders must produce AIU Equivalence Certificate.
- Reservation benefits applicable as per Government of India rules.
Job/Position Description-
The Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod, has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) for recruitment to various Teaching Positions. A total of 30 faculty vacancies are available across multiple academic departments for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central University of Kerala (CUK) |
| Advertisement No. | CUK/RC/10/TEACH/EN/2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Job Location | Kasaragod, Kerala |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy Submission |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 June 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 25 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Designation & Vacancy Details
Professor – 08 Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Management Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Malayalam | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| Law | 1 |
| International Relations & Politics | 1 |
Associate Professor – 07 Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Management Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| International Relations & Politics | 2 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Malayalam | 1 |
Assistant Professor – 15 Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Malayalam | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Law | 1 |
| International Relations & Politics | 2 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| Genomic Science | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Education | 3 |
| Social Work | 1 |
| Geology | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Selected candidates will:
- Teach Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and other academic programmes.
- Conduct research and scholarly activities.
- Guide students and research scholars.
- Undertake academic and administrative responsibilities assigned by the University.
- Contribute to curriculum development, departmental activities, and institutional growth.
- Serve at any campus/centre of the Central University of Kerala as required.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹2,000 |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC/ST/PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
The fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply-
- Apply online through the Central University of Kerala recruitment portal.
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Take a printout of the submitted application.
- Send one hard copy of the application along with self-attested supporting documents to:
The Recruitment Cell
Central University of Kerala
Tejaswini Hills, Periye
Kasaragod, Kerala – 671325
- The envelope should clearly mention:
- Name of Candidate
- Online Registration Number
- Notification Number
- Post Applied For
Recruitment Cell, Central University of Kerala
Email: recruitmentcell@cukerala.ac.in
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 11 June 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 10 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 25 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Last Date for Apply– 10 July 2026
Online Application: 10 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Hard Copy Submission: 25 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
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