Lucknow University Project Fellow Recruitment 2026

About This Job

University of Lucknow is hiring 1 Project Fellow in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. If you have a postgraduate degree in Journalism & Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field with at least 55% marks, you can attend the walk-in interview. The fellowship is Rs. 20,000 per month for 10 months. The walk-in interview is on 26 May 2026 at 10:00 AM.

University of Lucknow Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The University of Lucknow has released an advertisement for 1 Project Fellow post under a Centre of Excellence project titled "Social Media and Modern Journalism in India: Evaluating Transformations in Journalistic Practices with Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh". The project is sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and is led by Prof. Mukul Srivastava. This is a coterminus, project-based post for a fixed period of 10 months. Candidates with research, fieldwork, or digital media experience are preferred.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: Postgraduate in Journalism & Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related discipline with at least 55% marks
• Preferred: Candidates with research experience, fieldwork experience, digital media handling, report writing, or journalism-related practical exposure
• Nationality: Indian citizen

Salary

• You will get a fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month for a period of 10 months.
• The post is coterminus with the project.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a walk-in interview:

1. Walk-in Interview: Attend the interview on the given date at the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. Bring your documents for verification.
2. Document Verification: Your qualifications and experience will be checked at the venue.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your biodata along with proof of qualifications and experience.
2. Bring self-attested copies of all certificates and original documents for verification.
3. Attend the walk-in interview on 26 May 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Lucknow.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 23 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 26 May 2026 at 10:00 AM

• Conduct research on social media and modern journalism practices in Uttar Pradesh
• Carry out fieldwork and collect data from media professionals
• Handle digital media tools and online content analysis
• Prepare reports, case studies, and research write-ups
• Assist the project lead with data analysis and documentation
• Maintain proper records of all research activities