Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, has announced this Government Vacancy notification for 10 faculty positions in the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) B.A., B.Ed. at the Department of Education. The posts are Head of the Department (in the rank of Professor/Associate Professor in Education) and Assistant Professors in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy, Educational Studies and Art Education (Part-Time), all on contractual basis. Eligible Indian citizens must send the duly filled application by email on or before 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM. They must also attend the walk-in interview on 31 October and 2 November 2026.
Date Posted: 22nd October 2026
Institution Name: Cotton University
Advertisement/Notification No.: RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11 (Letter No. CU/GAD/2026/378/8247-50), Dated 16 October 2026
Institution Profile: Cotton University is a Public State University located in Guwahati, Assam, India. Formerly known as Cotton College, the institute was established in 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton, the Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province of Assam. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act enacted by Assam Legislative Assembly to merge the Cotton College State University and Cotton College. The university made its way to become one of the top 200 institutions of the country by figuring in the band of 150–200 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework rank list in May 2020
Employment Type: Temporary/Contractual. All the posts are contractual in nature.
Post Name/Designation:
| Department/School | Subject/Specialization | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education – Head of the Department (in the rank of Professor/Associate Professor in Education) | Education | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | History | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Geography | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Political Science | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Economics | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Assamese (MIL)/English/Hindi | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Communicative Skills in English | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL)/Classical Language | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor | Educational Studies | 1 |
| Department of Education – Assistant Professor | Art Education (Part-Time) | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Total Vacancies: 10. Reservation of posts will be as per the Government of Assam and University rules. The University may increase or decrease the number of posts, or cancel any or all advertisements, without assigning any reason.
Required Educational Qualifications for Head of the Department (Professor/Associate Professor in Education):
- Post Graduate degree in Education with minimum 55% marks or the equivalent grade
- M.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks or the equivalent grade
- Ph.D. in Education as prescribed by the UGC for this category of posts, or National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) qualified
- Any other relevant qualification prescribed by the University Grants Commission for this category of posts
- Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership
Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy):
- Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
- B.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
- NET or SLET, or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the UGC for these categories of posts
- Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization, and Ph.D. in Education
Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Educational Studies):
- Post Graduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
- NET or SLET, or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject as prescribed by the UGC for these categories of posts
- Desirable: Master’s degree in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or their allied subjects
Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Art Education):
- Post Graduate degree in Performing Arts/Visual Arts with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade
Candidate Profile:
- Eligible Indian citizens who fulfil the qualifications prescribed by the NCTE Regulations, 2021, the UGC Regulations and Government of Assam norms, wherever applicable
- Willing to take up teaching responsibilities in one or more programmes of the University as per its requirements
Required Experience:
- Head of the Department: eight years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution for Professor and ten years for Associate Professor, as printed in the notification
- No separate experience is mentioned for the Assistant Professor posts
Pay Scale/Pay Level: Salary/remuneration is negotiable for deserving candidates. Pay and allowances will be as decided by the University from time to time, based on qualifications, experience and performance of the employee.
Application Fee: As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process:
- Scrutiny of the application sent by email, as per the eligibility given in the advertisement
- Walk-in interview, with the duly filled application and self-attested documents submitted at the time of the interview
- Verification of original documents at the time of the interview
- Appointment is subject to approval of the competent authority and recognition of the ITEP programme by NCTE
Job Location: Guwahati, Assam
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Send Application by Email | 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 (Tentative), reporting time 9:00 AM |
Walk-in Venue: Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University, Guwahati.
Apply Mode: Email, followed by a Walk-In Interview
How to Apply for this Position? Interested candidates need to download the prescribed application form from the University website, fill it in, sign it and send a copy by email to the Registrar’s office. They must then bring the duly filled application, self-attested documents and two passport-size photographs to the walk-in interview.
Application Procedure:
- Download the prescribed application form from the University website www.cottonuniversity.ac.in
- Fill in the form completely and sign it
- Send a copy of the duly filled and signed application to [email protected] on or before 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Report to the Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University at 9:00 AM on the interview date
- Submit the duly filled application with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (where applicable) and other relevant testimonials during the interview
- Bring 2 (two) copies of passport-size photographs to the interview
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Duly filled and signed application in the prescribed format
- Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- Proof of date of birth
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Any other relevant testimonials
- Two copies of passport-size photographs
- Original documents, to be produced at the time of the interview
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Cotton University Government Vacancy Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.cottonuniversity.ac.in |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – application form to be downloaded from the University website and sent by email |
| Email Address to Apply | [email protected] |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
Registrar’s Office,
Cotton University,
Panbazar,
Guwahati – 781001,
Assam, India.
Benefits of Joining Cotton University:
- Opportunity to work at a well-known university in Guwahati, Assam
- Negotiable remuneration for deserving candidates, based on qualification, experience and performance
- Chance to teach in the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) under NCTE Regulations
- Exposure to teaching in multiple programmes as per the University’s needs
- Valuable academic experience in teacher education and liberal discipline subjects
Frequently Asked Questions for Government Vacancy
- What is the last date to send the application?
26 October 2026, 5:00 PM, by email. - When is the walk-in interview?
Tentatively on 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026, with reporting at 9:00 AM at the Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University. - How many vacancies are available?
There are 10 posts: 1 Head of the Department and 9 Assistant Professor posts across various subjects. - How can candidates apply?
Download the application form from the University website, send a signed copy by email to the Registrar’s office, and submit the documents at the interview. - What is the nature of the appointment?
All posts are contractual. The appointment is subject to approval of the competent authority and NCTE recognition of the ITEP programme. - What is the salary?
The salary is negotiable for deserving candidates. Pay and allowances are decided by the University based on qualification, experience and performance. - Is there any age limit or age relaxation?
No age limit or age relaxation is mentioned in the notification. - What is the selection process?
A walk-in interview, with verification of original documents. Reservation is as per Government of Assam and University rules. - Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
No application fee is mentioned, and no refund policy is specified. - Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?
No. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
This walk-in recruitment is a good opportunity for qualified teachers and scholars to join the Department of Education at Cotton University. Interested candidates should download the form, send the signed copy by email before 26 October 2026, and carry original documents to the interview on the scheduled date.
