Cotton University Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Online 10 HOD, Assistant Professor Posts
Cotton University, Guwahati (Assam) has published a notification (Advt. No. RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11) to fill 10 contractual or temporary teaching vacancies. These roles are for the Department of Education's Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) - B.A., B.Ed. The openings consist of Head of the Department (HOD / Professor / Associate Professor), Assistant Professor in Educational Studies, Assistant Professor in Art Education, and Assistant Professor in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy. Eligible individuals with the required Master’s Degrees, B.Ed., M.Ed., NET/SLET, or Ph.D. credentials must email their advance application form to [email protected] on or before 26 October 2026 (05:00 PM). They must then appear for the walk-in interview scheduled for 31 October and 02 November 2026 at Cotton University, Guwahati.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 16 October 2026 |
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| Last Date to Email Application Form | 26 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 31 October 2026 & 02 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM sharp |
| Interview Venue | Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati - 781001 |
Application Fee
- There is no application fee charged to appear for the walk-in interview.
Age Limit
| Age Limit | As per UGC, NCTE, and Government of Assam norms. |
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Selection Process
| Selection Method | Direct Walk-in Interview conducted by the Selection Committee. |
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Salary Details
- Remuneration: Pay scales and salary figures are Negotiable for suitable applicants.
- The University administration will fix allowances and pay periodically, taking into account candidate performance, experience, and qualification.
Cotton University: Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| S. No. | Post Designation | Subject / Discipline | Total Posts | Essential Educational Qualification & Experience |
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| 1 | Head of the Department (HOD) (Rank of Professor / Associate Professor) | Education | 01 | PG Degree in Education with min 55% marks + M.Ed. with min 55% marks + Ph.D. in Education or NET / SLET qualified + 8 years teaching experience in teacher education for Professor (10 years for Associate Professor). |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | History (01), Geography (01), Political Science (01), Economics (01), Assamese/English/Hindi (01), Communicative English (01), Communicative Assamese/Classical Language (01) | 07 | Post-Graduate Degree in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks + B.Ed. Degree with minimum 55% marks + Qualified in UGC NET / SLET or Ph.D. in Education / concerned discipline. (Desirable: M.Ed. / Ph.D.). |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Educational Studies | 01 | Postgraduate Degree in Education (M.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks + Qualified in UGC NET / SLET or Ph.D. in Education. (Desirable: Master’s in Psychology / Philosophy / Sociology). |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (Part-Time) | Art Education | 01 | Postgraduate Degree in Performing Arts / Visual Arts with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized University. |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts | |||
How to Apply for Cotton University Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official Cotton University portal at www.cottonuniversity.ac.in.
- Get the official application form released under Advertisement No. RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11.
- Carefully write down all your personal details, educational background, and professional records.
- Advance Submission via Email: Mail the scanned, completed, and signed application form to [email protected] on or before 26 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
- Walk-in Interview Reporting: Applicants have to show up for the walk-in interview at 09:00 AM on 31 October 2026 & 02 November 2026 at the following place:
Venue: Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati - 781001, Assam.
- Aspirants have to carry their original mark sheets and certificates along with self-attested photocopies (starting from HSLC onwards), birth date proof, experience documents, caste certificate (if applicable), and 2 recent passport-size photographs.
Important Links
Before Applying
Go through the official notification to confirm complete eligibility criteria, age limits, fee rules, education qualification, and other conditions prior to sending the application form.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 16 October 2026; Last Date to Email Application Form: 26 October 2026 (05:00 PM); Walk-in Interview Dates: 31 October 2026 & 02 November 2026; Reporting Time: 09:00 AM sharp.
How many posts are there in Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
Total Vacancies: 10 Posts.
What is the official website for Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
The official website is cottonuniversity.ac.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.