Government Vacancy Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

Central University of Kerala (CUK), Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala has released a notification for Government Vacancy recruitment to backlog teaching positions of Professor and Associate Professor, for the Second Phase of recruitment against the earlier Rolling Advertisement Nos. CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL1 and CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL2. The University, established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from eligible and suitable Citizens of India/Overseas Citizens of India for a total of 8 backlog vacancies reserved for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD categories. Interested candidates can apply online from 15 October 2026, with the last date for submission being 15 November 2026. Full eligibility, pay, and application details are given below.

Date Posted: 16th October 2026

Institution Name: Central University of Kerala (CUK)

Advertisement/Notification No.: CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023 (Second Phase against Rolling Advertisement Nos. CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL1 and CUK/RECRT/TEACH/2023/BL2, both dated 01.01.2026), Dated 13.10.2026

Institution Profile: The Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, came into being in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009 (Parliament Act No. 25 of 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

Post Name/Designation: The University is hiring for Professor and Associate Professor (backlog vacancies) across the following departments —

Total Vacancies: 8 — overall total; category-wise break-up given below.

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:

Note: Inter-se exchange of reservation applies for PwBD posts — if no suitable candidate is found under the category notified for a post, the post may be interchanged with specified alternate PwBD categories, as per Para 8 of the DoPT OM dated 15.01.2018.

Required Educational Qualifications for Professor/Associate Professor: As per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018, and its subsequent amendments, if any.

Age Limit: Not specified in the notification.

Candidate Profile: The University is looking for candidates who

• Are eligible and suitable Citizens of India/Overseas Citizens of India
• Meet the minimum qualifications as prescribed under UGC Regulations, 2018, as applicable to the post and category
• PwBD candidates must have a disability of minimum 40% to be eligible to apply (disabilities falling under the “likely to improve” temporary category are not eligible for reservation; progressive, non-progressive, or not likely to improve conditions are eligible)

Required Experience: As prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018, applicable to the post of Professor/Associate Professor. The period taken to acquire M.Phil./Ph.D. is not considered as teaching/research experience; however, active service spent on a research degree simultaneously with a teaching assignment, without availing leave, is counted as teaching experience.

Pay Scale/Pay Level:
As per Government Norms, fixed as per the rules and regulations issued by the Government of India from time to time.

Application Fee:

(The fee is non-refundable. Candidates who applied against the Phase I Notification and are submitting a fresh application against this Notification need not pay the application fee again.)

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stages

• Screening of applications based on prescribed qualifications and credentials
• Interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee (the University may also resort to seminar/colloquium/teaching methods for selection)
• Verification of character and antecedents by the competent authority

Job Location: Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala (candidates selected may be required to serve at any place/center notified by the University)

Important Dates:

Apply Mode: Online Application Link, followed by Post of the hard copy

How to Apply for this Professor/Associate Professor Position?
Candidates need to apply online through the CU Chayan Portal, pay the applicable fee, and then submit a single hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents to the Recruitment Cell, Central University of Kerala, by post, before the closing date.

Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post

• Visit the online application portal at https://curec.samarth.ac.in
• Register and fill in the application form with complete and correct information
• Upload the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Disability Certificate and other required documents, as applicable
• Pay the non-refundable application fee online, where applicable, and enclose a copy of the transaction receipt
• Submit the form online, then send the single hard copy along with serially numbered, self-attested supporting documents by post to the Recruitment Cell, superscribed with Name of Candidate, Form No., Notification No., and Post Applied for, before the hard-copy deadline

Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready

• Hard copy of the online application form (single copy)
• Self-attested copies of all documents claimed in the online application, serially numbered
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Disability Certificate in the prescribed format, as applicable
• Experience certificates clearly specifying period of service, scale of pay, and nature of appointment
• Proof of Peer Reviewed Journal status, Impact Factor, and Authorship Claim, where applicable
• Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), for candidates with foreign degrees
• Endorsement/NOC from the employer, for candidates already in service
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Government-issued valid photo ID proof

Important Links:

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:
The Recruitment Cell, Central University of Kerala,
Tejaswini Hills, Periye,
Kasaragod – 671325,
Kerala, India.

Benefits of Joining Central University of Kerala:

• Regular Central Government faculty position at a University established under an Act of Parliament
• Coverage under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and other Government of India rules
• Opportunity to take up academic and administrative responsibilities alongside teaching and research
• Reimbursement of travel expenses for SC/ST/PwBD candidates called for interview from outstation
• Scope for long-term career growth within the Central University system

Frequently Asked Questions for Government Vacancy

1. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
   There are 8 backlog vacancies in total, across Professor (4) and Associate Professor (4).
2. What is the last date to apply online?
   15 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
3. What is the application fee?
   Rs. 2,000 for general candidates; women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PWD categories are exempted.
4. Is there any age relaxation mentioned?
   The notification does not specify an age limit or age relaxation.
5. What is the selection process?
   Screening of applications, followed by an interview before the Selection Committee (the University may also use seminar/colloquium/teaching methods).
6. Can I apply through email?
   No, applications must be submitted online, followed by a hard copy sent by post; applications sent by email are not accepted.
7. Is there a fee refund policy?
   No, the online application processing fee is non-refundable.
8. Do candidates who applied in Phase I need to apply again?
   Candidates who already applied against the Phase I Notifications need not submit the application again, but must submit the hard copy by the new deadline if not already sent.
9. Is the minimum disability percentage specified for PwBD candidates?
   Yes, PwBD candidates must have a disability of minimum 40% to be eligible; disabilities under the “likely to improve” temporary category are not eligible for reservation.
10. Can I apply for more than one post?
    The notification does not explicitly restrict this, but candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for each post applied for.

This is a valuable opportunity for eligible academicians to join the Central University of Kerala as Professor or Associate Professor under the backlog recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD candidates. With a Central Government pay structure and long-term career growth, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online before 15 November 2026 and complete the formalities on time.