Panjab University Research Officer & MTS Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Panjab University Chandigarh is hiring 3 staff members for its DPIIT-IPR Chair under the SPRIHA scheme of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. There are 2 Research Officer/Assistant posts and 1 Secretarial Assistance/MTS post. Salary ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 57,000 per month, depending on the post and qualification. The last date to submit your application by post is 13 May 2026 (4:00 PM).

Panjab University DPIIT-IPR Chair Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The Office of IPR-Chair at Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh has released a notification for 3 contractual posts under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA), funded by DPIIT, Government of India. The positions are temporary and co-terminus with the SPRIHA scheme, which is currently valid till 30 September 2026. Selection is based on merit (40 marks) plus interview (10 marks) — there is no written exam. Candidates with IPR background or coursework will be given preference.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Officer/Assistant: 2 posts
• Secretarial Assistance / Multi-Task Staff (MTS) / Worker: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Research Officer/Assistant (Salary Rs. 47,000 - Rs. 57,000):

• Qualification: Post-Graduate from a UGC-recognized University
• Minimum Marks: 55% in UG and PG (relaxation for SC/ST/Others as per GoI guidelines)
• Preference: Candidates who have qualified an IPR course at UG/PG/Pre-Ph.D. level with proof
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Forms, AI tools
• Other: Excellent communication and writing skills

For Secretarial Assistance / MTS (Salary Rs. 15,000):

• Qualification: 10+2 (Class 12) qualification certificate
• Preference: Ability to write in English, Punjabi, and Hindi; familiarity with academic office setup
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computer and MS Word

Age Limit

• Research Officer/Assistant: Up to 40 years (as on the closing date of application)
• MTS: No specific age limit mentioned in the notification

Salary

• Research Officer/Assistant (LLM/Post-Graduation degree): Rs. 57,000 per month (fixed)
• Research Officer/Assistant (Graduate degree): Rs. 47,000 per month (fixed)
• Secretarial Assistance / MTS: Rs. 15,000 per month (fixed)
• The salary is consolidated — no DA, HRA, or other allowances

Selection Process

Selection is purely merit-based. There is no written exam. The merit list of the top 8 candidates will be prepared based on the following criteria (out of 50 marks):

1. Academic Qualifications (10 marks): Based on marks/grade obtained and level of academic qualification
2. IPR-Related Experience (15 marks): Courses completed, research projects, publications, work experience
3. Computer Literacy & Experience (10 marks): MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, AI, Databases
4. Communication Skill (5 marks): Courses, workshops, conferences, symposiums attended
5. Interview (10 marks): IPR Knowledge (5), Communication Skill/Aptitude for Research (3), General Knowledge (2)

The top 8 candidates will be intimated by email to attend an in-person interview at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The merit list will be displayed on the IPR Chair notice board and the Panjab University website.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the Panjab University IPR Chair website at iprchair.puchd.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form with all candidate, academic, and work experience details.
3. Attach all relevant documents — academic certificates, IPR course proof, computer literacy proof, experience proof.
4. Sign and date the application at the bottom.
5. Submit the hard copy by post or in person to: IPR Chair Professor, 3rd Floor, Guru Teg Bhadur Bhavan, Room No. 411-413, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160 014.
6. The application must reach by 13 May 2026 (4:00 PM). Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 April 2026
• Last Date for Application Submission: 13 May 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Interview Date: To be intimated by email to shortlisted candidates
• Initial Tenure: 6 months / 1 year (extendable based on performance)

• Carry out research work related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Prepare documents, reports, surveys, and data presentations
• Conduct online and offline events such as workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and conferences
• Handle dispatch and receipt of dak, files, and letters (for MTS)
• Operate computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Forms
• Assist the IPR Chair Professor in academic and administrative tasks
• Maintain office records and coordinate with university departments
• Support any other IPR-related responsibility assigned by the IPR Chair