Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya, has released the CWSSU Recruitment 2026 notification for 149 teaching faculty vacancies. The recruitment drive is for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across 18 departments at the Tura and Shillong campuses. Eligible Indian citizens with the required educational qualifications, teaching experience, and research credentials can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The CWSSU online application process starts on September 22, 2026, and the last date to apply is October 11, 2026, up to midnight.
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Number of Posts | 149 |
| Job Location | Tura and Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 11, 2026, up to midnight |
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 is a teaching faculty recruitment opportunity for candidates looking for university teaching jobs in Meghalaya. The vacancies are available across 18 departments and include different academic levels based on qualification, teaching experience, research publications, and other UGC-related eligibility requirements.
CWSSU Vacancy Details and Salary
Vacancy Details
- Professor – 18 Posts
- Associate Professor – 43 Posts
- Assistant Professor – 88 Posts
- Total – 149 Posts
Salary and Pay Scale
- Professor: ₹1,44,200 basic pay plus DA and other allowances as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
- Associate Professor: ₹1,31,400 basic pay plus DA and other allowances as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
- Assistant Professor: ₹57,700 basic pay plus DA and other allowances as per Government of Meghalaya rates.
The actual monthly salary will depend on the applicable pay rules and allowances of the Government of Meghalaya.
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for Assistant Professor
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, in the concerned subject from an Indian university or an accredited foreign university.
- A relaxation of 5% marks is applicable to SC, ST and OBC non-creamy layer candidates as per the applicable rules.
- Candidates must have qualified NET/CSIR-NET conducted by UGC-CSIR or SLET/SET in the concerned subject.
- Candidates possessing a Ph.D. degree as per applicable UGC Regulations are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.
Educational Qualification for Associate Professor
- Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject.
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks.
- A good academic record as prescribed under the applicable eligibility rules.
- At least 8 years of teaching or research experience in an academic or research position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- At least 7 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Required research score as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
Educational Qualification for Professor
- Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject with an established record of research.
- Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Minimum research score of 120 as specified in the recruitment requirements.
- At least 10 years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, or equivalent research experience.
Candidates should carefully verify the detailed subject-wise qualifications, experience requirements, research score criteria, and applicable UGC provisions in the official CWSSU recruitment notification before applying.
CWSSU Recruitment Selection Process
The CWSSU teaching faculty selection process includes shortlisting based on academic and research credentials followed by a personal interview.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on academic qualifications, research score, publications, and other applicable criteria under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview, and final selection will be based on interview performance.
- Interview Ratio: Candidates may be called for interview in a ratio of 1:3 for Assistant Professor and 1:5 for Associate Professor and Professor posts.
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- General Candidates: ₹1,000
- SC/ST/OBC Candidates: ₹500
- Payment Mode: Online through the recruitment portal.
Applicants should check the official recruitment portal before payment to confirm the applicable fee and payment instructions for their category and post.
CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 11, 2026, up to midnight |
Applicants are advised to complete the CWSSU online application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or payment-related issues.
How to Apply for CWSSU Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official CWSSU recruitment portal. Follow the steps below to complete the application process:
- Visit the official CWSSU recruitment portal at https://rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu.
- Register and create a profile by entering the required basic details.
- Complete the application form with educational qualifications, teaching or research experience, research publications, and other required information.
- Select the appropriate department and teaching post for which you wish to apply.
- Upload the required scanned documents, including educational certificates, category certificate where applicable, experience certificates, research publication details, research score documents, and other supporting documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment facility.
- Carefully verify all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the application before October 11, 2026, up to midnight.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate and that they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the form. For complete department-wise vacancies, detailed eligibility conditions, documents, and other recruitment instructions, candidates should refer to the official CWSSU notification and recruitment portal.
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