Cotton University has announced 10 vacancies for Head of the Department (HOD) and Assistant Professor posts on a contract basis. The notified posts include Assistant Professor in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Assamese/English/Hindi, and Communicative Skills in English and Assamese/Classical Language), Assistant Professor in Educational Studies, and Assistant Professor (Art Education). Salary and remunerations for these positions are negotiable for deserving candidates. Eligible applicants must download the prescribed application form and submit the filled-in application by email along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates on or before 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates can attend the interview scheduled for 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026.
Cotton University Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cotton University |
| Department(s) | Department of Education (Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme – ITEP) |
| Posts | Head of the Department (HOD) and Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Pay | Negotiable for deserving candidates |
| Contract Term | Contractual in nature |
| Application Mode | Email (followed by submission at the time of interview) |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 |
| Official Website | cottonuniversity.ac.in |
Department-wise Vacancies
The recruitment notice details 10 total faculty positions across the Department of Education for the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) – B.A., B.Ed.
| Name of the Post | Subject / Discipline |
|---|---|
| Head of the Department (HOD) (in the Rank of Professor / Associate Professor in Education) | 01 |
| Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | 01 |
| Geography | 01 |
| Political Science | 01 |
| Economics | 01 |
| Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi | 01 |
| Communicative Skills in English | 01 |
| Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language | 01 |
| Assistant Professor | 01 |
| Assistant Professor (Part-Time) | 01 |
| Total | 10 |
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification Required | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Head of the Department (Professor / Associate Professor in Education) | Post Graduate degree in Education with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; M.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; Ph.D. in Education as prescribed by UGC or NET/SLET qualified. Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership. | Eight years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution for Professor; ten years for Associate Professor. |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Post-Graduate degree in concerned subjects with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; B.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; NET or SLET or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject. Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization, Ph.D. in Education. | Not specified in the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Educational Studies) | Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject. Desirable: Master’s degree in Psychology or Philosophy or Sociology or their allied subjects. | Not specified in the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Art Education) | Postgraduate Degree in Performing Arts / Visual Arts with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade. | Not specified in the notification |
Pay and Terms
How to Apply for Cotton University Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website at www.cottonuniversity.ac.in.
- Fill out the application form completely and sign it.
- Send a copy of the duly filled and signed application via email to [email protected] on or before 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
- Prepare the duly filled-in application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (where applicable), and any other relevant testimonials.
- Submit all physical documents during the time of the walk-in interview.
- Bring 2 (two) copies of passport-size photographs during the interview.
Interview Schedule and Venue
Candidates must report for the walk-in interview according to the following schedule and location:
- Tentative Dates of Walk-in-Interview: 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026
- Reporting Time & Place: 9:00 AM at the Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University
Documents Required
- Duly filled-in 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
- Original documents for verification at the time of interview
- 2 (two) copies of passport-size photographs
Important Instructions
- All posts are contractual in nature.
- Candidates must fulfill the qualifications prescribed by NCTE Regulations 2021, UGC Regulations, and Government of Assam norms wherever applicable.
- The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel any or all advertisements without assigning any reason.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
- Reservation of posts shall be as per the Government of Assam and University rules.
- Selected faculty members may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more programmes as per University requirements.
- Any suppression of facts or submission of false information will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Download prescribed application form |
| Official Notification PDF | View advertisement recruitment notice |
| Official Website | Visit Cotton University portal |
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