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Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
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Job summary
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda invites applications for one Project Assistant to work on the autism research project led by Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar. The post offers ₹8,000 per month, for an initial six months, extendable based on performance and funds, with reporting at 11:00 AM for the interview.
Required: Master’s degree in disciplines such as M.Sc. (Community Medicine/Public Health/Biotechnology), Medicine, or M.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in M.Sc., Community Medicine / M.Sc., Public Health / M.Sc., Biotechnology / Medicine / M. Pharm. and any other relevant/allied subject.
- Minimum two years of research experience with at least one research paper in SCI journals.
Responsibilities
- Work on the autism research project led by the Principal Investigator (Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar).
- Attend the interview on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Community Medicine and Health, CUPB.
Job description
COMPANY NAME Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) needs one Project Assistant for the project "Maternal and Child Health Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Screening of Prenatal, Perinatal, and Genetic Risk Factors", funded by the DBT- Advanced state-level Biotech hub, New Delhi and the DST- Technology Enabling Centre. The post pays ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms) and is offered initially for six months. It needs a Master's degree in a listed discipline and two years of research experience. Applications in the prescribed format go by email to mahalaxmi.balachandar@cup.edu.in on or before 12 November 2026, the date of the interview, with reporting at 11:00 AM.
Particulars
Details
Organisation Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
Advertisement No. PRO – 358 (2026)
Department Department of Community Medicine and Health
Project Maternal and Child Health Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Screening of Prenatal, Perinatal, and Genetic Risk Factors
Funding Agency DBT- Advanced state-level Biotech hub, New Delhi; DST- Technology Enabling Centre
Tenure Initially for six months, extendable up to the duration of the project
Post Name(s) Project Assistant
Vacancies 1 (One)
Pay ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms)
Age Limit Up to 35 years as on date of interview
Job Location Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda
Application Mode Email
Last Date to Apply On or before 12 November 2026 (date of interview)
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda was established vide Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament and is located at VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda. The Project Assistant will work on the university's autism research project led by Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar, Principal Investigator, Department of Community Medicine and Health. The Co-Principal Investigators are Prof. Amandeep Kaur, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology and Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Technology, and Prof. Balachandar Vellingiri, Professor in the Department of Zoology.
Master's degree in any one of the following disciplines: M.Sc., Community Medicine / M.Sc., Public Health / M.Sc. Biotechnology / Medicine / M. Pharm. and any other relevant/allied subject.
Minimum two years research experience with at least one research paper in SCI journals.
- Project Assistant selection will be prioritized based on the requirements of the proposed project, and the candidate should possess a Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above.
- Priority should be given to PhD candidates who do not have a fellowship under the Principal Investigator's guidance; otherwise, the selected Project Assistant may be considered to register for a PhD in the same institution as the Principal Investigator to continue the project.
- The selected Project Assistant may be required to travel to Mizoram for sample collection and analysis, and should have basic experience in basic cell culture techniques.
The age limit is up to 35 years as on the date of interview.
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST / Physically Handicapped / Female 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
The relaxation is permissible as per Government of India rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
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- Emoluments: ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms). The notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.
- Term of engagement: initially for six months, extendable up to the duration of the project based on performance and availability of the fund.
- The post is purely temporary for a limited period or the duration of the research project funded by the funding agency.
- The selected Project Assistant shall not accept or hold any appointment, paid or otherwise, or receive any emoluments, salary or stipend from any other source during the tenure of the appointment.
- The rules and regulations of CUPB and the funding agency will apply to the selected candidate.
- Application form in the prescribed format
- Original documents
Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the interaction cum interview through email. The interview details printed in the notice are:
- Date of interview: 12 November 2026
- Reporting time: 11:00 AM
- Venue: Department of Community Medicine and Health, Aryabhata Academic Block, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda
No T.A/D.A. or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interaction cum interview.
Event
Date
Date of notice 30/10/2026
Last date to email application On or before 12 November 2026 (date of interview)
Date of interview 12 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
- The University reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason.
- The University may fill or not fill the vacancies; the decision of the Competent Authority of the university shall be final.
- Suppression of factual information, fake documents, false or misleading information or any other undesirable action will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- If a candidate is later found ineligible as per the prescribed qualification or experience, even after engagement, the engagement is liable to be terminated forthwith, also based on the candidate's undertaking.
- For more details, contact Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar, Principal Investigator, Department of Community Medicine and Health, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda-151401, Email: mahalaxmi.balachandar@cup.edu.in .
There is 1 (one) Project Assistant post under advertisement PRO – 358 (2026).
The application must be emailed on or before the date of the interview, 12 November 2026.
A Master's degree in M.Sc., Community Medicine / M.Sc., Public Health / M.Sc. Biotechnology / Medicine / M. Pharm. or any other relevant/allied subject is required, with minimum two years research experience and at least one research paper in SCI journals.
The age limit is up to 35 years as on the date of interview, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per Government of India rules.
The emoluments are ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms).
Send the application in the prescribed format to mahalaxmi.balachandar@cup.edu.in on or before 12 November 2026, and bring the application form with testimonials to the interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called through email for an interaction cum interview on 12 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM in the Department of Community Medicine and Health, Aryabhata Academic Block.
No, the post is purely temporary for the duration of the research project, initially for six months and extendable based on performance and availability of the fund.
The selected Project Assistant may be required to travel to Mizoram for sample collection and analysis.
No, no T.A/D.A. or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interaction cum interview.
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