CURAJ Professor & Faculty Recruitment 2026

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is hiring for 3 teaching positions under Advertisement No. 5631 dated 20 May 2026. You can apply for Professor in Economics (1 UR), Associate Professor in Culture and Media Studies (1 UR), or Assistant Professor in Economics (1 OBC-VH-BLV). The application is online through the Samarth portal. Salary is paid as per 7th CPC UGC Academic Pay Levels, starting from Rs. 57,700 per month (Assistant Professor) up to Rs. 2,18,200 per month (Professor).

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), a central university established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education, has released Advertisement No. 5631 dated 20 May 2026 for direct recruitment of 3 teaching positions in the Department of Economics and the Department of Culture and Media Studies. This is a regular, permanent recruitment with full UGC-scale salaries and central university service benefits. Applicants holding postgraduate degrees with Ph.D. and meeting UGC eligibility norms can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Professor — Economics: 1 post (UR / Unreserved)
• Associate Professor — Culture and Media Studies: 1 post (UR / Unreserved)
• Assistant Professor — Economics: 1 post (OBC-VH-BLV — reserved for Other Backward Classes with Visual Handicap / Blind or Low Vision)

Total: 3 posts across 2 departments

Who Can Apply?

For Professor (Economics) — Academic Level 14

• A Ph.D. degree in Economics or in a relevant/allied/applied discipline
• A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from an Indian university or equivalent foreign degree
• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in a university, college, or accredited research institution after Ph.D.
• At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals plus a strong academic record (as per UGC Regulations)

For Associate Professor (Culture and Media Studies) — Academic Level 13A

• A Ph.D. degree in Culture and Media Studies, Mass Communication, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or a relevant/allied discipline
• A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in a university, college, or accredited research institution
• At least 7 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals

For Assistant Professor (Economics) — Academic Level 10

• A Master's degree in Economics with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS) from an Indian university or equivalent foreign degree
• Cleared NET / SLET / SET, OR awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations
• This post is reserved for OBC candidates with Visual Handicap (Blind or Low Vision) — only candidates meeting both criteria are eligible

Salary

• Professor (Level 14): Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200 per month as per 7th CPC UGC Academic Pay Scale
• Associate Professor (Level 13A): Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100 per month as per 7th CPC UGC Academic Pay Scale
• Assistant Professor (Level 10): Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400 per month as per 7th CPC UGC Academic Pay Scale
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA, NPS, medical, LTC, and other allowances as per Government of India rules for central university faculty.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. CURAJ shortlists candidates based on academic record and calls them for interview.

1. Screening of Online Applications: Applications are scrutinised against UGC eligibility norms for the post.
2. Shortlisting by Screening Committee: Eligible candidates are shortlisted on the basis of academic merit, research publications, teaching experience, and overall academic record using the UGC API/screening criteria.
3. Interview by Selection Committee: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview before a duly constituted Selection Committee. Final selection is based on interview performance and overall academic record.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates are verified before the interview or before issue of the appointment letter.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CURAJ Samarth recruitment portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Register yourself by clicking on the registration link (one-time registration with your email and phone number).
3. Log in and click on Advertisement No. 5631 dated 20.05.2026 to start a new application.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, experience, and publication details. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, degrees, mark sheets, NET/Ph.D. certificate, experience certificates, category certificate, and disability certificate (where applicable).
5. Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
6. Preview the form, submit it, and download a copy for your records.
7. Always check the CURAJ Recruitments page at curaj.ac.in/acts/recruitments for any addendum, corrigendum, or extension of last date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 5631
• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: Refer to the official advertisement / CURAJ Recruitments page for the closing date
• Interview Date: To be announced separately by CURAJ to shortlisted candidates

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics or Culture and Media Studies as per the CURAJ academic calendar
• Guide M.Phil. and Ph.D. research scholars and serve on doctoral committees
• Develop and update curriculum, study materials, and question papers in line with UGC and NEP norms
• Conduct independent and sponsored research and publish papers in UGC-CARE or peer-reviewed journals
• Apply for research projects, consultancies, and grants from UGC, ICSSR, and other funding agencies
• Participate in academic committees, board of studies, examination duties, and university administration
• Organise seminars, workshops, conferences, and faculty development programmes
• Mentor students in academics, research methodology, and career planning