Cotton University Recruitment 2026: HOD & Assistant Professor ITEP Walk-in Details
Cotton University, Guwahati has invited applications for 10 contractual faculty posts in the Department of Education for its Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), B.A. B.Ed. The posts are one Head of the Department (HOD) and nine Assistant Professor positions across liberal disciplines, educational studies and art education. Salary is negotiable for deserving candidates.
If you hold a Master’s degree with 55% marks and want a teaching job in Assam’s capital, this is worth a look. You must email your signed application by 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and then attend the walk-in interview, tentatively on 31 October and 2 November 2026. Read the full article carefully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more Assam government jobs.
What are the Key Highlights of Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
Cotton University is a state university in Panbazar, Guwahati. This advertisement (No. RECRUITMENT/CU/2026/11) is for temporary, contractual faculty under the NCTE Regulations and UGC norms. Every appointment depends on approval of the competent authority and NCTE recognition of the ITEP programme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam |
| Posts | HOD and Assistant Professor (ITEP) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual / temporary |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Selection | Walk-in interview |
| Email Deadline | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Posts Are Vacant in Cotton University ITEP Vacancy 2026?
| Post | Subject / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Head of the Department (HOD) | Education | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | History | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Geography | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Political Science | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Economics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Assamese (MIL) / English / Hindi | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Communicative Skills in English | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Communicative Skill in Assamese (MIL) / Classical Language | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Educational Studies | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Art Education (Part-Time) | 1 |
Seven of the ten seats are Assistant Professor posts in the liberal disciplines, so a Master’s degree in History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Assamese, English or Hindi is the most common way in. Pick the row that matches your own Post Graduate subject. The notification gives no category-wise split. It only says reservation will follow the Government of Assam and University rules.
What is the Eligibility for Cotton University HOD & Assistant Professor 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| HOD (Professor / Associate Professor in Education) | Post Graduate degree in Education with 55% marks, M.Ed. with 55%, and Ph.D. in Education as prescribed by UGC or NET/SLET qualified. Also any other qualification UGC prescribes for the post |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy) | Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with 55%, B.Ed. with 55%, and NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject as prescribed by UGC |
| Assistant Professor (Educational Studies) | M.Ed. (Post Graduate degree in Education) with 55%, and NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject as prescribed by UGC |
| Assistant Professor (Art Education, Part-Time) | Post Graduate degree in Performing Arts or Visual Arts with 55% marks |
Do not treat NET, SLET or Ph.D. as optional. For every post except Art Education, one of them is part of the essential list, so check your certificate before you spend time on the form. All marks conditions say “or the equivalent grade”. Candidates must also meet NCTE Regulations 2021, UGC Regulations and Government of Assam norms wherever they apply.
Experience and Desirable Qualifications
| Post | Detail |
|---|---|
| HOD | Eight years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution for Professor level, and ten years for Associate Professor level |
| HOD (desirable) | Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership |
| Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy (desirable) | M.Ed. or M.Ed. with specialization, and Ph.D. in Education |
| Educational Studies (desirable) | Master’s degree in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or allied subjects |
The notification prints no minimum or maximum age, so there is no relaxation table to check here.
Who Should Apply
This recruitment suits three kinds of candidates. First, Post Graduates with a B.Ed., or M.Ed. holders, who also have NET, SLET or Ph.D. Second, senior teacher educators with eight or ten years of experience who can lead the Department of Education as HOD. Third, arts graduates with a Master’s in Performing or Visual Arts for the part-time Art Education post. If you fit none of these rows, wait for a better match rather than apply and be turned away.
What is the Salary for Cotton University ITEP Faculty 2026?
The notification says salary and remuneration are negotiable for deserving candidates. Pay and allowances will be decided by the University from time to time, based on qualifications, experience and performance. No fixed pay scale is printed, so ask clearly about it at the interview. Since pay is not fixed, go with your own expectation ready.
What is the Selection Process for Cotton University ITEP Faculty 2026?
Selection is through a walk-in interview. The only stage the notification prescribes is the walk-in interview, and it gives no further detail on marks or pattern.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview | Tentatively 31 October and 2 November 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM |
| Venue | Conference Hall, MCB Building, Cotton University |
| Original Documents | Must be produced at the time of interview |
Keep proof of your qualifications and experience in order. Note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. Selected faculty may be given teaching work in one or more programmes as the University needs. The University can increase or decrease the number of posts, or cancel the advertisement, without giving a reason.
How to Apply for Cotton University Recruitment 2026 by Email?
This is an offline plus email process, with no online application portal. Download the form from the university website (link in Essential Links below), fill it in and sign it.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the prescribed application form from the Cotton University website |
| 2 | Fill in and sign it, then email a copy to the registrar’s office address printed in the notification by 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 3 | Keep the filled form with self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth and caste certificate (where applicable) |
| 4 | Submit these papers at the walk-in interview, with two passport size photographs |
| 5 | Carry original documents to the interview |
Any suppression of facts or false information will lead to cancellation of candidature. Keep a copy of the sent email and of the form for your own record. Do not skip the email step, because the interview papers alone are not the whole process.
What are the Important Dates for Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Issued | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Email Application | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in Interview (tentative) | 31 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
Is There an Application Fee for Cotton University Recruitment 2026?
The notification mentions no application fee and prints no fee table. Nothing is to be paid with the email application as far as the advertisement says. If the university asks for anything at the interview, rely only on its own official notice.
Essential Links for Cotton University ITEP Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Cotton University Official Website
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- Join Assam Government Jobs Telegram Channel
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Remember that every post is contractual, so read the University’s terms at the interview and ask what happens after the contract period. If you meet the conditions for your post, send your email by 26 October 2026 and prepare your original documents. See more teaching and faculty jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in and keep visiting for more such updates.