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Central University of Kerala (CUK) has released a rolling advertisement for recruitment to various Backlog Teaching Faculty Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor) reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online followed by submission of hard copy. The first phase of online applications commences from 02 January 2026 and closes on 02 February 2026. Hard copies must reach by 16 February 2026.

Organization

Central University of Kerala

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 12

Posts

🏢 Organization Central University of Kerala (CUK)
💼 Post Name Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Backlog)
📊 Total Vacancies 12 Posts (Reserved for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
🎯 Age Limit As per UGC Regulations
💰 Monthly Salary Academic Level 10 to 14 (₹57,700 - ₹2,18,200)
🎓 Minimum Qualification Master's Degree + Ph.D. + Experience (as per UGC)
📝 Selection Process Screening + Presentation / Interview (as per UGC norms)
📍 Job Location Kasaragod, Kerala
⏰ Last Date 02 February 2026 (Online) / 16 February 2026 (Hard Copy)

PwBD Vacancies:

  • Professor: 01 Post
  • Associate Professor: 02 Posts
  • Assistant Professor: 01 Post

SC/ST/OBC & PwBD Vacancies:

  • Professor: 05 Posts
  • Associate Professor: 03 Posts

Qualification

  • Master's Degree in concerned/relevant disciplines with at least 55% marks (or equivalent).
  • Ph.D. in relevant disciplines.
  • Teaching / Research Experience as per post (Professor: 10 years, Associate: 8 years, Assistant: NET/Ph.D.).
  • Detailed qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 and amendments.

Selection Process

Shortlisting / Screening of Applications

Seminar Presentation / Interview

Document Verification

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through the Samarth portal. Hard copy submission is mandatory.

➢ Step 1: Visit the online portal from 02 January 2026.

➢ Step 2: Register / Login and fill the online application form carefully.

➢ Step 3: Upload required documents, photograph, signature, etc.

➢ Step 4: Submit the application before 02 February 2026 (11:59 PM) and take printout of the application.

➢ Step 5: Send the printed hard copy along with self-attested documents to the university address (as specified in notification) to reach by 16 February 2026 (05:00 PM)


Salary Details

  • Professor: Academic Level 14 - ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200/-
  • Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A - ₹1,31,400 - ₹2,17,100/-
  • Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 - ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400/-

Important Dates

Commencement of Online Application

02 January 2026

Last Date for Online Application

02 February 2026 (11:59 PM)

Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy

16 February 2026 (05:00 PM)

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 02/12/2025