Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya, has issued a notification inviting online applications for teaching faculty positions against a total of 149 vacancies spread across 18 academic departments. The posts include Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Online applications will open on 22 September 2026 and close on 11 October 2026 at midnight.
Overview
CWSSU, which operates campuses at Tura and Shillong in Meghalaya, is looking to fill a large number of faculty positions across a wide range of subjects including Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Khasi, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, and Zoology. Applications must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal, and selection will be based entirely on shortlisting followed by a personal interview, with no written examination involved.
Key Details at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya
Total Vacancies
149
Number of Departments
18
Application Start Date
22 September 2026
Application Closing Date
11 October 2026 (midnight)
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
cwssu.ac.in
Application Portal
rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu
Designation-wise Vacancy Breakup
Designation
Vacancies
Professor
18
Associate Professor
46
Assistant Professor
85
Total
149
The designation-wise breakup reconciles correctly to the total of 149 announced vacancies (18+46+85=149).
Departments Covered
Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Khasi, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, and Zoology.
Eligibility Criteria
Post
Eligibility
Assistant Professor
Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the relevant subject, and must have cleared NET/CSIR-NET or SET-NE (exemption available for Ph.D. holders under UGC Regulations 2009/2016)
Associate Professor
Ph.D. in the concerned subject with a strong academic record, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience, at least 7 peer-reviewed publications, and a Research Score of 75 or above
Professor
Ph.D. with active research engagement, minimum 10 peer-reviewed publications, a Research Score of 120 or above, and minimum 10 years of teaching experience at equivalent levels
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General
Rs. 1,000
SC/ST/OBC
Rs. 500
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Scale
Assistant Professor
Rs. 57,700
Associate Professor
Rs. 1,31,400
Professor
Rs. 1,44,200
Pay is applicable plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1
Shortlisting based on academic and research scores
2
Personal Interview, at a ratio of 1:3 for Assistant Professor and 1:5 for Associate Professor/Professor posts
3
Final selection determined entirely by interview performance
There is no written examination as part of this recruitment. Candidates must bring original documents to the interview stage, along with a No Objection Certificate from their current employer if applicable. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
How to Apply for CWSSU Recruitment 2026
Step
Action
1
Visit the official CWSSU recruitment portal
2
Register with basic personal details to create a login
3
Fill in the online application form with academic, research, and category details
4
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents including publications list
5
Pay the applicable application fee online
6
Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference
How many total vacancies are there in CWSSU Recruitment 2026? There are a total of 149 vacancies across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts.
When does the online application process begin? The application process begins on 22 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CWSSU Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply is 11 October 2026, midnight.
How many departments are covered under this recruitment? A total of 18 academic departments are covered, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, and others.
Is there a written examination for this recruitment? No, there is no written examination. Selection is based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview.
What is the application fee for CWSSU Recruitment 2026? The fee is Rs. 1,000 for General category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
What is the eligibility for the Assistant Professor post? A Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL) along with NET/CSIR-NET or SET-NE qualification, with exemptions for Ph.D. holders under UGC Regulations.
What is the pay scale for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts? Assistant Professor draws Rs. 57,700, Associate Professor draws Rs. 1,31,400, and Professor draws Rs. 1,44,200, plus applicable allowances.
What is the interview selection ratio for these posts? The interview ratio is 1:3 for Assistant Professor and 1:5 for Associate Professor and Professor posts.
Where can candidates apply for CWSSU Recruitment 2026? Candidates can apply online through the official CWSSU recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu.
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