Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Teaching Post Recruitment 2026

CSJMU - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University; Kanpur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) is inviting applications for Teaching Posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) with 35 total vacancies. Online applications open on 26-09-2026 and close on 31-10-2026. Fee: Rs. 2500 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs.

2000 for SC/ST. Location: IN-UP, on-site hiring rules apply. The recruitment process includes scrutiny, shortlisting by API/Basic Academic Scores, written tests, teaching skill assessments, and interviews, followed by a final

Qualifications

• Post Graduation and above in designated subjects.

Responsibilities

• Shortlisting based on Basic Academic Score and API Score.
• Written test to assess subject knowledge.
• Assessment of teaching skills for Assistant Professor.
• Interview for all posts (except Music)

Skills

Basic Academic Score

API Score

Written test

Teaching skills

Interview

Education

Post Graduation in designated subjects

Job description

Active Recruitment csjmu professor associate-professor

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Teaching Post Recruitment 2026

Advt No: CSJMU/Gen.Admin/ 980 / Teaching/2026

Track Exam

35

Pay Range

As per rules

Min Education

Post Graduation

and above In designated subjects

Location Type

IN-UP

Location Type IN-UP Posting rules apply

At a Glance

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) is recruiting for Teaching Posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) with a total of 35 vacancies. Online applications start on September 26, 2026, and the last date to apply is October 31, 2026.

Chronological timeline of the entire recruitment cycle

Notification Release Date

26-09-2026

Online Application Starts

26-09-2026

Application Last Date

31-10-2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

31-10-2026

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS

Rs. 2500

SC/ST

Rs. 2000

Payment Mode

Application fee once submitted is non-refundable.

Age Limits & Relaxations

Hiring age limits and category-wise relaxation rules

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of application forms by a 'Scrutiny Committee'.
2. Shortlisting based on Basic Academic Score, API Score, and a written objective examination.
3. For Associate Professor & Professor Shortlisting based on Basic Academic Score and API Score.
4. Assessment of teaching skills (for Assistant Professor).
5. Interview (for all posts, except Music discipline which requires a skill assessment test first).
6. Music skill assessment test (for Music discipline Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor candidates).
7. Final Merit List based on combined scores.

Recruitment Tiers & Stages

Specific selection stages with active statuses, dates and links

Stage 1 ACTIVE

Exam Pattern & Subjects

Exam paper structure, marks, questions and negative marking details

Assistant Professor Selection Process

Max Marks

170

Section Name

Questions

Max Marks

Basic Academic Score and API Score — 100 —

Written test to assess subject knowledge — 40 —

Assessment of teaching skills — 20 —

Interview — 10 —

Associate Professor / Professor Selection Process

Associate Professor / Professor Selection Process

interview

Max Marks

100

Section Name

Questions

Max Marks

Basic Academic Score and API Score — 80 —

Interview — 20 —

Previous Year Cutoffs

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