About Job
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur, a prestigious institution rated A++ by NAAC, is actively seeking applications from eligible Indian nationals for appointment to various teaching positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across numerous departments. This recruitment drive, referenced by Advertisement No. CSJMU/Gen.Admin/08/01-Teaching/2026, invites talented academicians to contribute to the university's excellence as per UGC Regulations and relevant State Government norms.
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Job Summary
Organization: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
Positions Advertised: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Teaching Positions)
Closing Date for Online Application: 23/02/2026
Details of Position
The advertisement invites applications for various teaching positions across 18 departments. Vacancies are indicated by category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR).
| S.No. | Department | Professor (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) | Associate Professor (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) | Assistant Professor (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | अर्थशास्त्र (Economics) | - | 01/01/- | 01/-/- |
| 2 | अंग्रेजी तथा आधुनिक यूरोपीय एवं अन्य विदेशीय भाषाएँ (English and Modern European and Other Foreign Languages) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 3 | कम्प्यूटर एप्लीकेशन (Computer Application) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 4 | गणित (Mathematics) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 5 | जीवन विज्ञान (Life Science) | - | - | 01/-/- |
| 6 | पत्रकारिता एवं जनसंचार (Journalism and Mass Communication) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 7 | पेटिंग (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 8 | फार्मेसी (Pharmacy) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 9 | बायोटेक्नोलॉजी (Biotechnology) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | - |
| 10 | भौतिक विज्ञान (Physical Science) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 11 | योगा (Yoga) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 12 | रसायन विज्ञान (Chemistry) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 13 | विधि (Law) | 01/-/- | - | - |
| 14 | व्यवसाय प्रशासन (Business Administration) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 15 | शिक्षा विज्ञान (शिक्षा प्रशिक्षण) (Education Science (Teacher Training)) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 16 | सतत शिक्षा एवं प्रसार (Continuing Education & Extension) | - | - | 01/-/- |
| 17 | संगीत (Tabla/ String Instrument/Air Instrument) (Music) | - | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 18 | हिन्दी (Hindi) | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- |
Eligibility Details
- Qualifications, Pay Scales, and other Conditions for the advertised positions shall be in accordance with the UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019/PCI notification No. 14-163/2021-PCI/12730, date: 08.08.2022 and U.P. State Government's rules.
- Candidates must satisfy themselves that they possess the Essential Qualifications laid down in the Advertisement before applying.
- Minimum API/Research Score requirements are stipulated for Associate Professor (Minimum 75) and Professor (Minimum 120).
- For Assistant Professor, selection involves a written objective examination of 40 points based on the syllabus of NET/GATE/GPAT depending on the discipline.
- Candidates awarded Ph.D. from foreign Universities must enclose an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, unless exempted.
- Age criteria may apply as per policy.
Application Details
- Online Application Start Date: 14 January, 2026
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 23 February, 2026
- Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy: 28 February, 2026 (within 05 days from online submission deadline).
- Application Fee: Rs. 2500/- (Rs. 2000/- for SC/ST candidates only), payable online. Fee is non-refundable.
- Application Method: The process is strictly online, but a hard copy of the filled application along with scanned copies of supporting documents must be submitted via Registered/Speed post to The Registrar, CSJMU, Kalyanpur, Kanpur -208024 (UP).
- Required Documents for Submission (Hard Copy): Duly signed hard copy of the application form, scanned copies (PDF) of all supporting documents for eligibility, achievements, publications (first page proof), mark sheets, certificates, etc.
Important Conditions
- The University reserves the right to withdraw advertised posts or not fill up any advertised positions.
- Experience and Qualifications will be reckoned as on the last date of submission of the online application form.
- SC/ST candidates must enclose a Caste Certificate on the prescribed U.P. Government format.
- OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates must enclose a Caste/Income Certificate on the prescribed U.P. Government format, issued on or after 01 October, 2025.
- EWS candidates must submit a certificate on the prescribed U.P. Government format, issued on or after 01 October, 2025.
- Candidates already employed must submit a No Objection Certificate, preferably at the time of online submission, and mandatory before the interview.
- No Interim Correspondence shall be entertained.
Mode of Selection
Selection criteria involve weightages for Basic Academic Score/API Score, a written test (for Assistant Professor), assessment of teaching skills, and interview, as detailed in Annexure-1.