CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 149 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

The Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya has invited online applications for teaching posts in various departments. According to the official advertisement dated 21 September 2026, a total of 149 vacancies are available for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts. Applications can be submitted online from 22 September to 11 October 2026. 

CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026

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CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The recruitment portal will remain open from 22 September 2026 and will close at midnight on 11 October 2026. Candidates must create and complete their profile on the recruitment portal before applying for a post. 

CWSSU Meghalaya Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes vacancies across the following departments:

The department-wise vacancy and reservation table is provided in the first two pages of the official advertisement. 

CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Professor

Candidates applying for Professor posts should have:

• A Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject.
• Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• A minimum Research Score of 120 as per the specified UGC criteria.
• At least 10 years of teaching experience at university/college level in the specified positions or equivalent research experience.

The advertisement also provides an alternative route for an outstanding professional holding a Ph.D. with significant contribution to knowledge. Advertisement_FINAL

Associate Professor

The prescribed eligibility includes:

• Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject.
• Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in a university, college or accredited research institution equivalent to the required Assistant Professor level.
• At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Minimum Research Score of 75 under the specified UGC criteria. Advertisement_FINAL

Assistant Professor

Candidates must have:

• Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned/relevant subject.
• The required degree should be from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university.
• NET/CSIR-NET conducted by UGC-CSIR or SET/SLET/SET-NET in the concerned subject.

Candidates with a Ph.D. awarded under the specified 2009/2016 regulations and amendments are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, as stated in the advertisement. Advertisement_FINAL

Age Limit

The uploaded advertisement does not specify a general minimum or maximum age limit for the advertised teaching posts.

Age Limit: As per official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid exclusively through the recruitment portal. The advertisement states that the fee is non-refundable.

CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale

The advertisement specifies the following State University Pay Scales:

DA and other allowances will be payable according to the applicable Government of Meghalaya rates. 

CWSSU Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of two major stages:

1. Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted based on the prescribed academic and research criteria.

• Assistant Professor: Shortlisting is based on academic score as per Appendix II, Table 3A of UGC Regulations, 2018.
• Associate Professor and Professor: Shortlisting considers minimum eligibility, API Research Score verification, and publication evaluation as prescribed under the relevant UGC criteria. Advertisement_FINAL

2. Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview in the following ratio:

• Assistant Professor: 1:3
• Associate Professor: 1:5
• Professor: 1:5

The final selection will be based entirely on performance in the Personal Interview. Advertisement_FINAL

Candidates called for interview must produce original educational, date-of-birth, caste/community and other required documents. 

How to Apply for CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the CWSSU official website. CWSSU Official Website
2. Open the recruitment section.
3. Visit the online recruitment portal.
4. Create your candidate profile.
5. Enter educational, research, experience and other required details.
6. Select the desired department and post.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
9. Review all information carefully.
10. Submit the application before 11 October 2026, midnight.
11. Save the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

The university will accept applications only through the online recruitment portal; applications submitted by email, post, courier or other modes will not be accepted. 

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CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. How many vacancies are released under CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026?

CWSSU has advertised 149 teaching vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across 18 departments. 

2. What is the last date for CWSSU Recruitment 2026?

The online recruitment portal will remain open until 11 October 2026 at midnight. 

3. What is the application fee for CWSSU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ?1,000 for General candidates and ?500 for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

4. What is the qualification for CWSSU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates generally require a Master's degree with at least 55% marks and must have cleared the prescribed NET/CSIR-NET or SET/SLET/SET-NET, subject to the exemptions specified in the notification. 

5. What is the selection process for CWSSU Meghalaya Recruitment 2026?

Selection consists of shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview. The interview is conducted in a 1:3 ratio for Assistant Professor and 1:5 for Associate Professor and Professor posts.