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.
Panjab University Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 6 Project Staff Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 27, 2026
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 8, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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No specific upper age limit is mentioned in the notification; candidates must meet the educational and experience qualifications prescribed for each project.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting and Submission of Duly Filled Application Form by 10:00 AM on 08.09.2026
Document Verification of Original Degrees, Certificates & Experience Testimonials
Walk-In-Interview before the Project Selection Committee
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.
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- 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
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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
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).
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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.
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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.
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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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