CSJMU Kanpur UP CoE Project Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur is hiring 4 Project Staff on a temporary contract basis under the Centre of Excellence (UP CoE) scheme of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh. If you have a postgraduate degree in education, social sciences, or a related discipline with NET / SET / M.Phil / Ph.D, you can attend the walk-in interview at CSJMU Kanpur. The monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, and walk-in dates are 30 April 2026 and 05 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.

CSJMU Kanpur UP CoE Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts

CSJMU has issued Reference No. CSJMU/Pro-ERG/82/2026 dated 20 April 2026 for engagement of project staff on a purely temporary basis as Project Assistant or Field Investigator under centrally sponsored UP CoE projects tenable at the university campus. The 4 vacancies are spread across four distinct research projects covering augmented reality in education, Rigveda and environment, women's digital empowerment, and online learning portals. The engagement is project-based with tenure ranging from 8 months to 1 year, extendable subject to fund availability.

Vacancy Breakdown

There are 4 distinct posts, each tied to a separate research project with its own qualification, age limit, stipend, and interview date. Apply for the project that matches your specialisation.

Who Can Apply?

Each project has a different essential qualification. Read carefully and apply only for posts where you match the criteria.

Project Fellow — Augmented Reality (Project 1)

• Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks in Education / Educational Technology / Psychology / Computer Science / Information Technology / Cognitive Science or M.Ed / any relevant discipline.
• NET / SET qualification in the relevant discipline.

Project Fellow — Rigveda Project (Project 2)

• Master's degree in Social Sciences discipline with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D.

Project Fellow — Women's Empowerment (Project 3)

• Postgraduate (Master's degree) in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
• NET / JRF qualified as per University Grants Commission norms.

Research Assistant — Online Learning (Project 4)

• M.Ed with 55% marks.
• UGC NET in Education.

Desirable Qualifications (Common)

• Hands-on experience in AR content development or immersive learning environments.
• Familiarity with instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, etc.
• Knowledge of Augmented Reality tools / platforms (Unity, ARCore, ARKit) and ICT tools, LMS platforms, digital content development.
• Experience in similar projects, empirical research, publication, and proficiency in English reading, writing, and speaking.

Age Limit

• Project Fellow (Project 1): 18 to 35 years
• Project Fellow (Project 2): 18 to 40 years
• Project Fellow (Project 3): 18 to 40 years
• Research Assistant (Project 4): 18 to 35 years
• The upper age limit is strictly followed at the time of walk-in interview.
• Engagement of the project staff will not be allowed to appear for fresh application under the new project.

Salary

• Project Fellow (Project 1): Rs. 10,000 per month
• Project Fellow (Project 2): Rs. 15,000 per month
• Project Fellow (Project 3): Rs. 14,500 per month
• Research Assistant (Project 4): Rs. 15,000 per month
• This is a consolidated stipend with no additional allowances. The position is purely temporary.

Selection Process

1. Walk-in Interview: Eligible candidates must appear in person at CSJMU Kanpur on the prescribed date.
2. Document Verification: Bring all original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification at the venue.
3. Final Selection: Based on the candidate's performance in the interview and matching of qualifications with project requirement.

No Written Exam. The selection is purely interview-based.

How to Apply

1. Download and print the walk-in interview details from csjmu.ac.in under the Recruitments section.
2. Carry a signed Bio-Data with passport size photograph attached.
3. Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all original documents (educational certificates, mark sheets, NET / SET / Ph.D certificates, ID proof).
4. Bring all original documents for verification.
5. Final semester / result-awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
6. Walk in to the Office of the Project Director, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, CSJMU Kanpur at the scheduled date and time.
7. For project-specific queries, contact the listed Project Investigator (e.g. drvinalsingh@csjmu.ac.in for Project 1, abhishek@csjmu.ac.in for Project 3, tanuja@csjmu.ac.in for Project 4).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 April 2026
• Walk-in Interview — Project 1 (AR / Project Fellow): 30 April 2026, 11:00 AM
• Walk-in Interview — Project 3 (Women's Empowerment / Project Fellow): 30 April 2026, 11:00 AM
• Walk-in Interview — Project 2 (Rigveda / Project Fellow): 05 May 2026, 11:00 AM
• Walk-in Interview — Project 4 (Online Learning / Research Assistant): 05 May 2026, 11:00 AM
• Reporting Time: 11:00 AM at the respective Project Investigator's office
• Interview Venue: CSJMU Kanpur (Office of the Project Director / Department of Education)

• Conduct field investigation, data collection, and survey work for the assigned UP CoE research project.
• Develop instructional content using Augmented Reality tools, Unity, ARCore, ARKit, or LMS platforms as required by the project brief.
• Support empirical research, statistical analysis, and writing of research reports under the supervision of the Project Investigator.
• Maintain detailed documentation of fieldwork, interviews, and study findings as per CSJMU and funding agency norms.
• Assist in publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at academic conferences.
• Coordinate with women, students, or community participants for surveys, workshops, and intervention activities.
• Prepare progress reports, monthly updates, and final project deliverables for submission to the funding agency.
• Follow all university research ethics guidelines and project timelines as set by the Centre of Excellence cell.