Highlights
| Organisation |
Central Sanskrit University (CSU), Delhi |
| Post Name |
Associate Professor (Level‑13A) & Assistant Professor / Other Academic (Level‑10) |
| Total Vacancies |
90 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online via CU Chayan Portal |
| Start Date |
10 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
10 July 2026 (11:30 PM IST) |
| Official Website |
www.sanskrit.nic.in |
Post & Organization Details
Central Sanskrit University (CSU), a central university under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting teaching and other academic staff across its three campuses – Vedvyas (HP), Shri Raghunath Kirti (UK), and Ekalavya (TR). The posts include Associate Professor (Level‑13A) and Assistant Professor / Other Academic (Level‑10) positions.
Vacancy Details
Part A – Associate Professor (Level‑13A) – Total 23 Vacancies
| Post / Subject |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Associate Professor (Sahitya) |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
1* |
3 |
| Associate Professor (Vyakarana) |
1 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Associate Professor (Jyotisha – Phalita/Siddhanta) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Associate Professor (Veda Bhashyam) |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Veda, Pourohitya & Karmakanda) |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa) |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Mimamsa) |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Bauddha Darshan) |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Vedanta) |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Associate Professor (Nyaya/Vaisheshika) |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Shiksha Shastra – Education) |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Associate Professor (Computer Science) |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Yogic Sciences & Spirituality) |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
| Associate Professor (Ayurveda) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1* |
1 |
| Total (Part A) |
9 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
2* |
23 |
Part B – Assistant Professor & Other Academic (Level‑10) – Total 67 Vacancies
| Post / Subject |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Assistant Professor (Sahitya) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
| Assistant Professor (Hindi) |
1 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Assistant Professor (English) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Vyakarana) |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
| Assistant Professor (Jyotisha-Phalita) |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Assistant Professor (Jyotisha-Siddhanta) |
2 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
| Assistant Professor (Veda, Pourohitya & Karmakanda) |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa/Law) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Mimamsa) |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Bauddha Darshan) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Vedanta) |
3 |
– |
1 |
2 |
– |
6 |
| Assistant Professor (Nyaya/Vaiseshika) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Professor (Shiksha Shastra – Education) |
4 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
13 |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science) |
1 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Assistant Professor (Yogic Sciences) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Director (Physical Education & Sports) |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Assistant Librarian |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
| Total (Part B) |
27 |
11 |
5 |
17 |
7* |
67 |
Grand total: 90 vacancies (UR = 36, SC = 14, ST = 7, OBC = 24, EWS = 9) with 7 PwBD reserved posts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age limit and relaxations follow UGC Regulations, Government of India norms and CSU statutes. The criteria date is the last date of online application (10 July 2026).
- Educational qualifications, NET/Ph.D., teaching/research experience and publications must be completed on or before the criteria date.
- Detailed post‑wise qualifications are listed in Annexure‑I of the official notification.
Application Fee
| Post Level |
Category |
Application/Exam Fee |
Processing Charges |
Total Fee |
| Level‑10 |
UR / OBC / EWS |
₹1000 |
₹500 |
₹1500 |
| Level‑10 |
SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Transgender |
Nil |
₹500 |
₹500 |
| Level‑13A |
UR / OBC / EWS |
₹1000 |
₹1000 |
₹2000 |
| Level‑13A |
SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Transgender |
Nil |
₹1000 |
₹1000 |
Fees are non‑refundable. A separate fee is required for each subject/post applied for.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date |
10 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date |
10 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Online Application Last Date |
10 July 2026 (Friday), 11:30 PM IST |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline |
Within 15 days from the online application closing date |
Selection Process
- Online Application & Scrutiny: Submission of documents and provisional eligibility check.
- Written Test (Level‑10 only): OMR‑based MCQ + Descriptive paper on research aptitude. May be waived if candidates for a subject are fewer than 20.
- No Written Test for Level‑13A: Shortlisting based on video presentation, research skill assessment, and PPT.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates for age, qualification, experience, and category.
- Face‑to‑Face Interview: Final interview for all shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the CU Chayan Portal at curec.samarth.ac.in (or navigate via the “Recruitment/Notification” section on www.sanskrit.nic.in).
- Register yourself by providing a valid email address and mobile number. An OTP will be sent for verification.
- Log in using the credentials created during registration.
- Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Select the post(s) and subject(s) you wish to apply for. Remember that a separate application fee is required for each subject.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the available payment gateway (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).
- After successful payment, review the entire application, generate the application ID, and submit the form.
- Print the confirmation page and retain the application ID for future reference.
- Within 15 days of the last date of online submission, send a hard copy of the signed application form along with attested documents to the address mentioned in the notification.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 10 July 2026 (11:30 PM IST).
- Can I apply for more than one subject?
Yes. One registration is sufficient, but a separate application fee is required for each subject/post applied for.
- Is there a written test for Associate Professor posts?
No. Associate Professor (Level‑13A) candidates are shortlisted based on video presentation, research skill assessment, and PPT; there is no written test.
- What documents need to be sent as a hard copy?
Signed application form, attested copies of all certificates (educational, experience, category), and any other documents specified in the notification must be mailed within 15 days of the online closing date.
- Which examination centres are available?
Candidates can choose any one centre among Delhi, Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata, or Bengaluru, irrespective of the campus they have applied for.
