About Job
The Central University of Kerala has announced a rolling recruitment drive for the Academic Year 2026, specifically targeting various backlog teaching positions reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs). This important opportunity invites applications for challenging roles including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various specialized departments. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online before the initial deadline to secure their chance to contribute to this prestigious central university.
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Job Summary
Organization: Central University of Kerala
Job Title: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Backlog Teaching Recruitment)
Total Vacancies: 4 Posts
Last Date to Apply Online: 2026-02-02
Details of Position
The recruitment is for 4 backlog teaching positions across different faculty roles and departments. The detailed break-up is provided below:
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary/Level | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 01 | Academic Level 14 (Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200) | English & Comparative Literature |
| Associate Professor | 02 | Academic Level 13A (Rs 1,31,400-2,17,100) | Hindi (01), Kannada (01) |
| Assistant Professor | 01 | Academic Level 10 (Rs 57,700-1,82,400) | Commerce & International Business |
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualifications for all positions are governed by UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers (2018) and subsequent amendments.
Eligibility for Professor (English & Comparative Literature)
- Reserved for: Category 'c' (Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy).
- Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'd or e', then 'a', then 'b'.
Eligibility for Associate Professor (Hindi)
- Reserved for: Category 'a' (Blind, Low Vision).
- Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'b', then 'c', then 'd or e'.
Eligibility for Associate Professor (Kannada)
- Reserved for: Category 'b' (Hard of Hearing).
- Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'c', then 'd or e', then 'a'.
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Commerce & International Business)
- Reserved for: Category 'd or e' (Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness) OR Multiple disabilities involving deaf and blindness.
- Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'a', then 'b', then 'c'.
Application Details
Application Deadline (Online): February 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Deadline for Hard Copy Submission: February 16, 2026 (05:00 PM)
Application Method: Candidates must first apply online and subsequently submit the hard copy of the application along with necessary enclosures by the specified date.
Required Documents: Enclosures as specified in the detailed official notification.
Important Conditions
- This recruitment is specifically for backlog vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs).
- Recruitment pertains to the Academic Year 2026.
- Inter-se exchange priority rules must be strictly followed if the primary reserved category candidate is unavailable.
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