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Panjab University Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 02 Project Staff Posts (State Support Mission, Chandigarh)

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Aug. 27, 2026
Project Associate (Education, Skill Development & Economic Ability)Project Assistant (Education, Skill Development & Economic Ability)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (Lead Knowledge Institution - State Support Mission)
Pay Scale
₹6K - ₹30.62K / mo
Age Limit
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Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 8, 2026

Application Window25 Aug – 8 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Qualifications and criteria for Project Staff at Panjab University CSDE under State Support Mission, Chandigarh:
Project Associate (1 Post): Master's / Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Commerce, Education, Vocational Education, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, or related fields. Desirable: Experience in field survey rollout, data validation, econometric/statistical analysis, and policy brief drafting (Emoluments: ₹30,625/- per month consolidated).
Project Assistant (1 Post): Bachelor's / Graduate degree in any discipline. Desirable: Hands-on skills in data entry, MS Office, basic dataset cleaning, and field survey assistance (Emoluments: ₹6,000/- to ₹20,000/- per month consolidated).
Candidates must appear for the Walk-in Interview with the duly filled application form, original certificates, and self-attested photocopies on 08.09.2026 at 10:00 AM at CSDE, First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age limits for university project staff apply (minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years as on the interview date 08.09.2026).
• Standard relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and female candidates as per Panjab University / Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Reporting & Application Form Submission on Tuesday, 08.09.2026 by 10:00 AM at CSDE, Sector 25, Chandigarh

OfflineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Original Educational Degrees, Transcripts, Publications & Experience Certificates

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview before the Project Selection Committee at CSDE

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Merit Order Recommendation & Temporary Project Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through a direct Walk-in Interview on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (CSDE), First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh:
• Candidates must report by 10:00 AM with the duly completed application form in the prescribed proforma along with experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
• Incomplete applications or those not in proper format will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA is admissible.
• Appointments are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project's term.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Relevant Postgraduate / Graduate Academic Degree Merit (Economics / Statistics / Management / Social Sciences)
Research Experience in Field Surveys, Data Cleaning, Statistical Tools & Skill Gap Studies
Technical Report Writing, Policy Briefing & Presentation Skills
Walk-In Personal Interview Performance & Analytical Problem Solving

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh serves as the designated Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) for the Union Territory of Chandigarh under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission (SSM), driving policy blueprints for Chandigarh's Vision 2047. Housed at the Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE) in the CALEM Building, South Campus (Sector 25), the project focuses on 'Education, Skill Development, Employment & Economic Ability'. Project staff conduct primary field surveys across vocational training institutes, ITIs, healthcare centres, and municipal wards in Chandigarh; perform skill gap mapping; design pilot assessment instruments for youth and caregivers; analyze quantitative datasets in SPSS/Excel/R; and draft policy briefs for the UT Chandigarh Administration and NITI Aayog. Collaborative academic-policy think-tank environment working directly under Prof. Suveera Gill. Strong stepping stone for policy research fellowships, NITI Aayog Young Professional roles, or doctoral research in public policy, economics, and management.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary project-based appointment (co-terminus with the project duration in FY 2026-27), stationed at CSDE, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project Assistant (₹6k–₹20k/month) -> Project Associate (₹30,625/month) -> Senior Project Associate / Consultant in policy advisory bodies, NITI Aayog, or academic research institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Reporting Time: Candidates must report by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at the Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE), First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Sector 25, Chandigarh. Applications after the reporting deadline will not be accepted.
  • Prescribed Application Format: Candidates must bring the completed application form in the exact format attached to the notification, along with proof of DOB, mark sheets from matriculation onwards, experience certificates, and publications.
  • Original Credentials Mandatory: Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed; candidates must present original degrees, transcripts, and category certificates for verification.
  • Purely Temporary Nature: Engagement is strictly ad-hoc and co-terminus with the project term, with no claim for permanent absorption in Panjab University.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project Associate (Education, Skill & Economic Ability)1
  • Project Assistant (Education, Skill & Economic Ability)1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Lead Knowledge Institution - State Support Mission)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Project Associate: ₹30,625/- per month.
• Project Assistant: ₹6,000/- to ₹20,000/- per month.
Co-terminus with project tenure under State Support Mission.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹30,625/- for Project Associate and ₹6,000/- to ₹20,000/- for Project Assistant under the State Support Mission (NITI Aayog / UT Administration). Tenure is temporary and co-terminus with project term.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

All interested candidates must appear for a Walk-In-Interview on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (CSDE), First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh.

Candidates must bring the duly filled application form (available in the notification), experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.

Ensure that the application form is complete and accurate, as incomplete forms or incorrect information may lead to rejection.

No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview. Canvassing will result in disqualification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Panjab University has advertised 2 temporary project staff posts (Project Associate and Project Assistant) under the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) State Support Mission, Chandigarh.

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