Highlights
| Organisation | Central University of Jharkhand |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Temporary) |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
| Application Mode | Walk‑in |
| Walk‑in Dates | 30 June 2026 – 10 July 2026 (multiple days) |
| Salary | Rs. 57,700 per month |
Post & Organization Details
The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is conducting a walk‑in interview for 28 temporary Assistant Professor positions across various departments. The recruitment is announced under Advertisement No. CUJ/Advt./2026-27/01.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name (Department) | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor, Business Administration | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Commerce and Financial Studies | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Economics and Development Studies | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Education | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical and Energy Engineering | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Far East Languages (Chinese) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Geography | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Geology | 3 |
| Assistant Professor, Hindi | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Mathematics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Performing Arts | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Physics | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Political Science and Public Administration | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Statistics and Data Science | 1 |
| Total | 28 |
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates must satisfy the general eligibility as well as the specific departmental requirements mentioned below.
- General Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55 % marks (or equivalent) in the relevant subject and clearance of NET/SLET/SET or possession of a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
- Business Administration: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com with First Class and a minimum of 2 years professional experience after the Master’s.
- Commerce and Financial Studies: Master’s degree with 55 % marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D.
- Computer Science and Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class, or Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering with MCA.
- Economics and Development Studies: Same as general qualification (Master’s + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.).
- Education: Post‑graduate degree in Social Sciences (≥ 55 %) and M.Ed. (≥ 55 %) or MA in Education (≥ 55 %) with B.Ed./B.El.Ed. (≥ 55 %). NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. also required.
- Electrical and Energy Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class.
- Environmental Sciences: Master’s + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Far East Languages (Chinese): Master’s in Chinese or related subject (≥ 55 %) and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Geography, Geology, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science & Public Administration, Statistics & Data Science: Master’s + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class.
- Performing Arts: Master’s (≥ 55 %) in the relevant subject and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D., or a professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree and notable achievements.
Pay Scale & Salary
The selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 57,700 per month as per the university’s pay structure for temporary faculty.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for the walk‑in interview process.
Important Dates
| Walk‑in Interview Dates | 30 June 2026, 01 July 2026, 02 July 2026, 03 July 2026, 06 July 2026, 07 July 2026, 08 July 2026, 09 July 2026, 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Walk‑in | 10 July 2026 |
How to Apply
- Download and carefully read the official notification PDF (if available).
- Prepare original documents and self‑attested copies of all eligibility certificates (educational degrees, NET/SLET/SET scorecard or Ph.D. certificate, experience letters, etc.).
- Visit the Central University of Jharkhand campus on any of the scheduled walk‑in dates.
- Present your documents at the designated recruitment counter and fill in the on‑spot application form (if required).
- Await the shortlisting and further instructions from the university’s recruitment committee.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the Assistant Professor posts?
The recruitment is through a walk-in interview, with multiple dates scheduled from June 30, 2026, to July 10, 2026. Candidates should attend the interview on any of these dates as per their convenience and department requirements.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for the Assistant Professor positions?
Generally, a Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. is required. However, specific qualifications vary by department, with some engineering roles requiring B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech.
Q3. What is the salary offered for the Assistant Professor posts?
The selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 57,700/- per month.
Q4. How many vacancies are available for Assistant Professor posts?
There are a total of 28 vacancies for the Assistant Professor (Temporary) positions across various departments.
Q5. What is the application mode for this recruitment?
The application mode is Walk-in. Candidates need to attend the interview in person with all required documents.
Q6. Where will the walk-in interview be conducted?
The walk-in interview will be conducted at the Central University of Jharkhand office, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222.
Q7. What documents are required for the walk-in interview?
Candidates must carry all original documents, a photocopy of self-attested documents, and two colour photographs. A filled-in downloaded application form is also required.
Q8. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment drive.
Q9. What is the job type for these Assistant Professor positions?
The job type is Temporary.
Q10. What is the official website of the Central University of Jharkhand?
The official website of the Central University of Jharkhand is http://www.cuj.ac.in.