Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur — formerly Kanpur University, a NAAC A++ accredited state university — has released Advertisement No. CSJMU/Gen.Admin/980/Teaching/2026 (dated 26 September 2026) for 36 teaching posts: 15 Professors, 13 Associate Professors and 8 Assistant Professors across 18 departments, including Hindi, English, Law, Yoga, Music, Journalism and four engineering branches.
Applications are online only, from 26 September to 31 October 2026. Candidates must also send a signed hard copy of the application with documents by registered/speed post so that it reaches the Registrar by 5 November 2026. Qualifications and pay follow UGC Regulations 2018 (AICTE 2019 for engineering) and Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
CSJMU Kanpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (UP) |
| Advertisement | CSJMU/Gen.Admin/980/Teaching/2026, dated 26.09.2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total posts | 36 (Professor 15, Associate Professor 13, Assistant Professor 8) |
| Departments | 18 (Music has four separate posts) |
| Application fee | ₹2,500 per post (₹2,000 for SC/ST) |
| Mode | Online + hard copy by registered/speed post |
| Official website | csjmu.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 26 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy to reach the Registrar | 5 November 2026 |
| Date for counting qualification and experience | Last date of the online application |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee per post |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹2,000 |
The fee is paid online and is non-refundable. A separate application and fee are needed for each post you apply for.
Vacancy Details
Department-wise Posts
Figures show the number of posts with the reserved category. * marks posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under the RPwD Act 2016.
| Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 1 OBC | — | — |
| English and Modern European & Other Foreign Languages | 1 SC | 1 SC | — |
| Mathematics | — | 1 UR | — |
| Life Sciences | — | — | 1 OBC* |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | — | 1 SC | 1 ST |
| Painting (Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art) | 1 SC | 1 OBC | — |
| Physical Sciences | 1 OBC | — | — |
| Yoga | 1 UR | — | — |
| Law | 1 OBC | — | — |
| Business Administration | 1 SC | — | 1 UR* |
| Education (Teacher Training) | 1 UR | 1 SC | — |
| Continuing Education and Extension | 1 UR | — | — |
| Music — Dance (Kathak) | 1 UR* | — | — |
| Music — Vocal | — | 1 UR | — |
| Music — Tabla | — | — | 1 SC* |
| Music — Theatre | — | — | 1 UR |
| Hindi | 1 UR | 1 UR | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1 OBC | 1 OBC, 1 EWS | — |
| Computer Engineering and Information Technology | 1 OBC | 2 SC | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 SC | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 UR | 2 UR | 3 SC |
| Total | 15 | 13 | 8 |
Category-wise Total
| Category | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| SC | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OBC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| EWS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 13 | 8 | 36 |
Reservation follows Uttar Pradesh Government norms. The university may withdraw any post, leave posts unfilled, or increase/decrease the number of posts. The scanned notification table is the final reference — check your department there before applying.
Eligibility
The notification states that qualifications, pay scales and other conditions follow UGC Regulations 2018, AICTE Regulations 2019 (engineering) and UP Government rules. In short, the usual UGC 2018 requirements are:
| Post | Usual minimum requirement (UGC 2018) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) in the relevant subject, plus UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET or a Ph.D. (as per UGC rules) |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, at least 55% at Master’s level, about 8 years of teaching/research experience and published research; the notification sets a minimum API/Research Score of 75 |
| Professor | Ph.D., outstanding academic record, about 10 years of teaching/research experience and published research; the notification sets a minimum API/Research Score of 120 |
Engineering posts follow AICTE 2019 norms. Always confirm the exact requirement for your department in the UGC/AICTE regulations and the university’s detailed instructions.
- Ph.D. holders from foreign universities must attach an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), unless the Ph.D. was under MHRD’s Foreign Scholarship Programme.
- Candidates already in service must submit a No Objection Certificate; without it they cannot appear in the interview.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be in the UP Government format and issued on or after 1 March 2026; SC/ST candidates must attach the UP-format caste certificate.
Salary
Pay is as per UGC 7th Pay Commission scales adopted by the UP Government. Under these scales the entry pay is typically ₹57,700 (Academic Level 10) for Assistant Professor, ₹1,31,400 (Level 13A) for Associate Professor and ₹1,44,200 (Level 14) for Professor, plus allowances. Service conditions and retirement age follow UP Government norms.
Selection Process
Weightage of Each Stage
| Component | Assistant Professor | Associate Professor | Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I — Basic Academic Score and API Score | 100 | 80 | 80 |
| Phase I — Written test (subject knowledge) | 40 | — | — |
| Total for shortlisting | 140 | 80 | 80 |
| Phase II — Teaching skills presentation | 20 | — | — |
| Phase II — Interview | 10 | 20 | 20 |
Assistant Professor
- Scrutiny committee checks applications and calculates the Academic and API score (Table 3 below).
- Written objective test of 40 marks in the subject. Syllabus: NET syllabus for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering; GPAT for pharmacy.
- A consolidated merit list (academic score + written test) is used to shortlist for Phase II.
- Phase II: teaching skills presentation (including the ability to take online classes) and interview. Final selection needs at least 50% (15 of 30 marks) in Phase II. Music candidates also take a music skill test.
- Candidates get at least 7 days to object to the academic score and 3 days to object to the written test score.
Associate Professor and Professor
- Academic and API/Research score (UGC 2018, Appendix II, Table 2) for shortlisting, with a cut-off of at least 50% of the total score. Research papers count only in publications considered for NIRF.
- Interview by the Selection Committee (Music candidates first clear a music skill test).
A waiting list of up to two candidates is kept for one year.
API Score for Assistant Professor (Table 3, 30% weightage)
| Academic record | Marks |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 80%+ = 15; 60–80% = 13; 55–60% = 10; 45–55% = 5 |
| Post-graduation | 80%+ = 25; 60–80% = 23; 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) to 60% = 20 |
| M.Phil. | 60%+ = 7; 55–60% = 5 |
| Ph.D. | 30 |
| NET with JRF / NET / SLET-SET | 7 / 5 / 3 |
| Research publications (NIRF-considered journals) | 2 per paper, maximum 10 |
| Teaching / post-doctoral experience | 2 per year, maximum 10 |
| Awards | International/National 3; State 2 |
M.Phil. + Ph.D. together count for at most 30 marks, JRF/NET/SET for at most 7 and awards for at most 3. SLET/SET counts only for UP universities and colleges. The total is scaled down to 30%. For Associate Professor and Professor, the research score is capped and scaled to a maximum of 50.
How to Apply
- Read the general information and instructions on csjmu.ac.in.
- Fill in the online application on the university’s Samarth recruitment portal (link on the website) for each post separately.
- Upload scanned PDFs: a single merged PDF of mark sheets and degrees; the first page of each research paper with journal impact-factor proof; merged files for projects, patents, awards and consultancy; other documents in the “Other” section. Enter whole numbers rather than decimals or fractions where asked.
- Pay ₹2,500 (₹2,000 for SC/ST) online and submit by 31 October 2026. Entries cannot be changed after final submission.
- Print the application, sign every page, attach copies of all certificates and send it by registered/speed post to: The Registrar, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kalyanpur, Kanpur – 208024 (UP). Write on the envelope: “Application for the post of <Name & Discipline of the post>”, along with the advertisement number and department. It must reach by 5 November 2026.
Incomplete applications, or those without documents or fee, are rejected. All documents are verified with the issuing authority; any false document leads to termination even after appointment.
Contact
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Registrar, CSJMU Kanpur | Phone: 0512-2246609, 0512-2246602 · Email: [email protected] |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online and detailed instructions | csjmu.ac.in |
| UPESSC PGT 2026 — 2,607 lecturer posts | Read our post |
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