Cotton University Recruitment 2026: 10 Faculty Posts

Introduction

Cotton University, Assam, has announced a recruitment drive for 10 faculty positions under the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This is a contractual appointment for roles including Head of Department (HOD) and Assistant Professor in various disciplines. The university is seeking eligible Indian citizens to fill these vacancies. The application process involves downloading the prescribed form from the Cotton University website, filling it, and sending a copy via email by October 26, 2026. Candidates must also bring the duly filled application along with all necessary documents and photographs to the walk-in interview. The interview is scheduled for October 31 and November 2, 2026. Detailed information regarding qualifications, experience, and the application procedure is available in the official notification. All final decisions and details are subject to the official notification. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Number RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11.

Cotton University Faculty Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must meet the specific educational and experience criteria for each post:

• Head of the Department (HOD):
  • Post Graduate degree in Education with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • M.Ed. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Ph.D. in Education, or National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) qualification.
  • Teaching experience: Eight years for Professor and Ten years for Associate Professor in a teacher education institution.
  • Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
• Assistant Professor (in Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy):
  • Post-Graduate degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
  • B.Ed. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
  • National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject.
  • Desirable: M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization; Ph.D. in Education.
• Assistant Professor in Educational Studies:
  • Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with a minimum of 55% marks or its 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.
• Assistant Professor (Art Education):
  • Postgraduate Degree in Performing Arts/ Visual Arts with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade.

All candidates must also fulfil qualifications prescribed by NCTE Regulations, 2021, UGC Regulations, and Government of Assam norms.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit for candidates is not specified in the supplied notification.

Application Fee

The application fee details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Salary and Pay Scale

Salary and remunerations are negotiable for deserving candidates.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on a Walk-in Interview. Candidates are required to appear for the interview with all necessary documents.

Application Procedure

1. Download the prescribed application form from the Cotton University website: www.cottonuniversity.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely and sign it.
3. Send a copy of the duly filled and signed application form via email to the specified address by 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
4. On the day of the interview, submit the duly filled-in application in the prescribed format.
5. Along with the application, submit self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (where applicable), and any other relevant testimonials.
6. Candidates must bring two (2) copies of their passport size photographs to the interview.

Required Documents for Interview

• Duly filled-in application form.
• 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 (2) copies of passport size photographs.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure you meet all the essential qualifications before applying.
• The deadline for email submission of the application copy is strict: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Late submissions will not be considered.
• Candidates must bring both the filled application form and all supporting documents to the walk-in interview. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
• Verify that all submitted documents are self-attested copies, and originals are available for verification at the interview.
• The appointment is contractual and subject to the approval of the competent authority and recognition of the ITEP Programme by NCTE.
• Any suppression of facts or submission of false information will result in the cancellation of candidature.

Official Notification and Application Links

• To download the official notification PDF, click here: Official Notification PDF
• To visit the Cotton University official website for the application form, click here: Cotton University Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Cotton University faculty positions?
A1: The last date to send a copy of the duly filled and signed application via email is 26 October 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Q2: When will the walk-in interview be conducted?
A2: The tentative dates for the walk-in interview are 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026.

Q3: What is the salary for these positions?
A3: The salary and remunerations are negotiable for deserving candidates.

Q4: Are these permanent positions?
A4: No, all the posts will be contractual in nature.