Contractual / Regular

Panjab University Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 6 Project Staff Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Aug. 27, 2026
Project Assistant (Urban Mobility)Project Associate (Geriatric Caregiving)Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
6 Posts
Pay Scale
₹20K - ₹30.62K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 27, 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

Eligibility for Project Positions under Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) State Support Mission at Panjab University:
Project Assistant (Urban Mobility - 3 Posts): Graduate degree in any discipline. Desirable: Knowledge and experience of tourism (2 posts) or geography (1 post), field survey and report writing skills.
Project Associate (Geriatric Caregiving - 1 Post): Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Commerce, Education, Public Policy/Public Administration, or Social Work/Sociology/Psychology with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD). Desirable: Experience in survey design, data collection, and statistical analysis tools.
Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving - 2 Posts): Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Commerce, Education, Public Policy/Public Administration, or Social Work/Sociology/Psychology with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD). Desirable: Familiarity with online data collection and visualization tools.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific upper age limit is mentioned in the notification; candidates must meet the educational and experience qualifications prescribed for each project.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting and Submission of Duly Filled Application Form by 10:00 AM on 08.09.2026

OfflineQualifying Only

Document Verification of Original Degrees, Certificates & Experience Testimonials

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Walk-In-Interview before the Project Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted directly through a Walk-In-Interview:
1. Reporting & Application Submission: Candidates must report by 10:00 AM on 08 September 2026 at Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh with the prescribed application form.
2. Document Scrutiny: Original degrees, mark sheets, experience certificates, publications, and category certificates will be verified.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted/eligible candidates will be interviewed by the Project Selection Committee to assess subject expertise, research aptitude, and relevant project experience.

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, Chandigarh acts as the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission to assist the UT Administration with Chandigarh's 2047 Master Plan and policy roadmaps. Appointed research staff work directly with faculty PIs (Prof. Prashant Gautam, Dr. Lipika Guliani, Prof. Suveera Gill) at the South Campus (Sector 25). The projects focus on grid-based urban mobility and public mass transit optimization for the City Beautiful, and designing geriatric caregiving training frameworks and social protection models. The role involves ground surveys, stakeholder meetings with Chandigarh Administration officials, transit data mapping, and policy report drafting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Panjab University, South Campus, Sector 25, Chandigarh - 160014. Project Assistant (Urban Mobility) tenure is 04 months; Project Associate and Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving) tenure is 02 months, strictly co-terminus with project sanctions.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Short-term temporary project employment without permanent absorption rights. However, hands-on experience under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission and published policy briefs provide substantial credibility for PhD admissions, think tanks (NITI Aayog, TERI, CPR), and urban planning/social sector consultancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Immediate Walk-in Date: The walk-in interview takes place on 08 September 2026 with reporting sharply at 10:00 AM; late arrivals will not be entertained.
  • Venue Location: Reporting venue is at South Campus (Sector 25), Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, First Floor, CALEM Building, NOT the Sector 14 main campus.
  • Prescribed Proforma Mandatory: Candidates must download and fill the prescribed application form format attached in the notification and bring self-attested photocopies along with original documents.
  • Short-term Tenure: Appointments are for 2 to 4 months only and co-terminus with project phases.

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 Assistant (Urban Mobility - Tourism Expert)2
  • Project Assistant (Urban Mobility - Geography Expert)1
  • Project Associate (Geriatric Caregiving)1
  • Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving)2
Total Vacancies6 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Project Assistant (Urban Mobility): ₹20,000/- per month (consolidated).
• Project Associate (Geriatric Caregiving): ₹30,625/- per month (consolidated).
• Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving): ₹26,000/- per month (consolidated).

Consolidated monthly emoluments: ₹20,000/- for Project Assistant (Urban Mobility); ₹30,625/- for Project Associate (Geriatric Caregiving); ₹26,000/- for Project Assistant (Geriatric Caregiving). Purely temporary under State Support Mission (NITI Aayog / UT Chandigarh).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates interested in the Walk-In-Interview should follow these steps:

  • Appear for the Walk-In-Interview at the specified Reporting Venue and Time.
  • Bring a duly filled application form (available below the notification text).
  • Ensure the application form is complete and accurate, as no changes will be allowed post-submission.
  • Submit the filled application form at the time of reporting by 10:00 AM on 08.09.2026.
  • Carry experience certificates, publications, original degree certificates, and transcripts for verification.
  • Note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
  • Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Reporting Date and Time: 08 September, 2026 at 10.00 AM

Reporting Venue: Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required to appear for the walk-in-interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The walk-in interview is scheduled on 08 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, First Floor, CALEM Building, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh.

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