CSJMU Kanpur Teaching Post Online Form 2026: 36 Vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor

What This Notice Covers

This is a direct recruitment for permanent teaching positions in arts, languages, sciences, law, management, education, music and engineering departments of the university, which was formerly known as Kanpur University. The notice is unusual in one respect: although the process is described as online only, the university also insists on a posted hard copy, so many candidates lose out not on eligibility but on missing the second step.

Qualifications, pay scales and other conditions for these posts will follow UGC Regulations 2018, AICTE Regulations 2019 and the rules of the U.P. State Government. Reservation is applied as per U.P. Government norms, and the notice does not list a separate pay scale or age limit for the advertised posts.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
• Advertisement No.: CSJMU/Gen.Admin/980/Teaching/2026
• Posts: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
• Total Vacancies: 36 (Professor 15, Associate Professor 13, Assistant Professor 8)
• Mode: Online application, followed by a hard copy sent by registered or speed post
• Online Last Date: 31 October 2026
• Hard Copy Last Date: 05 November 2026
• Fee: Rs. 2500 (Rs. 2000 for SC and ST)

Important Dates

The hard copy deadline is five days after the online closing date. Courier or post delays are not mentioned as an exception anywhere in the notice, so posting early is the safer approach.

Application Fee

The fee is paid through an online transaction along with the online application. It is non-refundable once submitted, and an application without the requisite fee will be rejected. A candidate applying for more than one position must apply separately and pay the fee for each application.

Department-Wise Vacancy Details

The table below shows the number of posts in each department for each rank. An asterisk marks a post that carries a PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) note under the RPwD Act 2016. In this notice that applies to the Assistant Professor posts in Life Science, Business Administration and Music (Tabla), and the Professor post in Music (Dance - Kathak). Category-wise split (SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR) is given post by post in the original vacancy table of the notification.

Music has four specialisations in the notice: Dance (Kathak), Vocal, Tabla and Theatre. The university may increase or decrease the number of posts, may not fill any advertised post, and may withdraw a post at any time without giving a reason.

Eligibility and Qualification

The notice does not reproduce subject-wise qualification tables. It states that the essential qualifications for each rank are those prescribed under UGC Regulations 2018, with AICTE Regulations 2019 applying to engineering, technology and pharmacy disciplines, and U.P. State Government rules. For subjects not covered under UGC Regulations, the regulations of the respective governing or statutory body will apply. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves that they hold the essential qualifications before applying.

• Only eligible Indian nationals can apply.
• Experience and qualifications are reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application form.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university must enclose an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Without it, the candidature will not be considered. Those who earned the degree through nomination under the MHRD Foreign Scholarship Programme are exempt.
• A candidate already in employment should submit a No Objection Certificate, preferably with the online application. Without it from the present employer, the candidate will not be permitted to appear in the interview.
• Service conditions and age of superannuation will be as per U.P. State Government norms.

How the Selection Will Work

Selection follows the Chancellor Secretariat's Office Orders 2021 and UGC Regulations 2018, with weightage set by Governor Secretariat, U.P. orders. A Scrutiny Committee first checks the application forms. The marks for each stage are shown below.

Assistant Professor

• The Basic Academic Score and API Score is calculated as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A.
• A written objective examination of 40 marks is held in the relevant discipline. The syllabus follows NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences, GATE for engineering and technology, and GPAT for pharmacy.
• Candidates get at least seven days to raise objections after the cumulative Basic Academic Score and API or Research Score is published, and at least three days after the written examination score is published.
• A Consolidated Merit List is prepared from the combined academic score and written test score, and a suitable number of candidates is shortlisted for Phase II.
• Phase II has two parts for every discipline except Music: assessment of teaching skills through a presentation, including the ability to take online classes on a computer, and the interview. In Music, shortlisted candidates must first qualify a music skill assessment test.
• Final selection depends on teaching skill and interview performance together, with at least 50 percent of that total, which is 15 marks.

Associate Professor and Professor

• Selection is in two parts: shortlisting and interview. The Basic Academic Score and API Score is calculated as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2, and research paper weightage is given only for publications considered for NIRF.
• A Consolidated Merit List is prepared from the academic score along with a cut-off of not less than 50 percent of the total score, and a proportionate number of candidates is called for interview.
• Candidates get at least seven days to raise objections after the cumulative score is published.
• In Music, a shortlisted candidate must clear the music skill assessment test before being called for interview.

Final Result and Waiting List

A duly constituted Selection Committee conducts the interviews and submits the final result in a sealed envelope to the Vice Chancellor. For direct recruitment to teaching positions, a waiting list of not more than two candidates is kept, and it remains valid for one year from the declaration of the result.

Academic Score Breakdown

Assistant Professor (30 Percent Weightage)

The API and research score for Assistant Professor is worked out as per Table 3 of the notification, and the points scored are weighed down to 30 percent.

The combined maximum is 30 marks for M.Phil. plus Ph.D., 07 marks for JRF, NET or SET, and 03 marks in the awards category. The score is valid only for appointments in U.P. SLET or SET universities, colleges and institutions. The university may grade Ph.D. holders by their degree-awarding institution, and candidates with a Ph.D. from an NAAC A-graded or NIRF top hundred institution get 30 marks, while others may get marks in a justified proportion.

Associate Professor and Professor (50 Percent Weightage)

Table 4 of the notification applies here, and the assessment must be backed by evidence such as copies of publications, project sanction letters, completion certificates, patent filing acknowledgements and students' Ph.D. award letters. A minimum API and research score of 75 for Associate Professor and 120 for Professor is required.

• Research papers in publications considered for NIRF earn 8 points per paper for sciences, engineering, agriculture, medical and veterinary faculties, and 10 points per paper for languages, humanities, arts, social sciences, library, education, physical education, commerce, management and related disciplines.
• Other publications, ICT-mediated teaching and learning work, research guidance, completed and ongoing projects, consultancy, patents, policy documents, awards, fellowships and invited lectures are also scored in Table 4.
• For research papers in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, points range from 5 for a paper in a refereed journal without impact factor to 30 for a paper with impact factor above 10.
• The research score must come from at least three of the six categories, the combined score from policy documents and invited lectures is capped at 30 percent of the total research score, and the final score is scaled down to a maximum of 50.

For direct recruitment of teachers in the Self-Finance Scheme under contract mode, teachers with regular teaching experience of five years or more may be granted 5 or 10 marks, whichever is deemed suitable.

How to Apply

1. Read the full advertisement and the general information and instructions on the university website, and confirm that you hold the essential qualifications laid down under UGC Regulations 2018, AICTE Regulations 2019 where applicable, and U.P. State Government rules.
2. Keep scanned PDF copies of mark sheets, degrees, experience and service proof, publications (first page only, with proof of impact factor), projects, patents, awards and your caste or EWS certificate ready before you begin.
3. Open the online application form between 26 September 2026 and 31 October 2026 and fill it in the prescribed format, entering absolute numerical values rather than decimals or fractions.
4. Upload the supporting documents, merging mark sheets and degrees into one PDF and compiling the first pages of papers, books and similar items into separate PDF files, and use the Other section for anything that does not fit elsewhere.
5. Check every entry carefully, because data once entered cannot be changed after final submission.
6. Pay the application fee online during the application: Rs. 2500, or Rs. 2000 for SC and ST candidates only. Apply and pay separately for each post.
7. Take a print-out of the submitted application, attach photocopies of the supporting certificates and documents, and sign each page.
8. Put everything in a sealed envelope marked Application for the post of followed by the post name and discipline, add the advertisement number and department name on top, and send it by registered or speed post to The Registrar, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kalyanpur, Kanpur - 208024 (UP) so that it reaches by 05 November 2026.

No interim correspondence will be entertained, and the university advises candidates to visit its website and their uploaded application on the Samarth portal periodically for updates on the recruitment process.

Documents to Upload and Send

• Scanned PDF copies of all documents supporting each claim in the online application, including eligibility and achievements, with each page duly signed.
• For publications, the first page only, along with proof of the impact factor of the peer-reviewed, refereed or UGC-approved journal for each paper included in the claimed academic score.
• A single merged PDF for mark sheets and certificates or degrees of each educational qualification.
• One PDF compiling the first page of research papers, conference proceedings, seminar or conference abstracts, books, book chapters and policy documents.
• Merged PDFs for research projects, patents, consultancy and awards, with other documents uploaded in the Other section.
• SC and ST candidates: a hard copy of the caste certificate in the prescribed U.P. Government format, issued by the competent authority.
• OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates: a hard copy of the caste or income certificate in the prescribed U.P. format, issued on or after 01 March 2026.
• EWS candidates: a certificate in the prescribed U.P. Government format, issued on or after 01 March 2026.
• Employed candidates: a No Objection Certificate from the present employer.

The university will verify all documents with the issuing authority. A document found to be false, fake or incorrect at any stage, before or after appointment, will lead to termination of the appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is the Last Date to Apply for the CSJMU Kanpur Teaching Post Online Form 2026?

The online application form opened on 26 September 2026 and closes on 31 October 2026. After submitting online, you must also send a hard copy of the application with supporting documents so that it reaches the Registrar's office by 05 November 2026.

Q2. How Many Teaching Posts Are Advertised by CSJMU Kanpur?

The advertisement lists 36 posts across 18 departments: 15 Professor, 13 Associate Professor and 8 Assistant Professor. The university reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, not to fill any post, or to withdraw a post at any time.

Q3. What Is the Application Fee for This Recruitment?

The application fee is Rs. 2500, and SC and ST candidates pay Rs. 2000. It is paid online along with the application, it is non-refundable once submitted, and a separate fee is needed for each post applied for.

Q4. Is a Hard Copy of the Application Required After Applying Online?

Yes. Although the application process is online only, you must print the submitted application and send it with photocopies of the relevant certificates and documents in a sealed envelope by registered or speed post to the Registrar, CSJMU, Kalyanpur, Kanpur - 208024 (UP). The envelope must carry the advertisement number, the post applied for and the department name.

Q5. Can I Apply for More Than One Post or Department?

Yes, but each post needs its own separate application and its own application fee. An incomplete application, or one without the required certificates, documents, photographs, orders or fee, will be rejected.

Q6. How Will Assistant Professors Be Selected?

Selection has two phases. Phase I carries 140 marks (100 for Basic Academic Score and API Score plus 40 for a written objective test) and is used for shortlisting, while Phase II carries 30 marks (20 for assessment of teaching skills and 10 for the interview). Final selection depends on the teaching skill and interview scores taken together, and a shortlisted candidate must score at least 50 percent of that total, which is 15 marks.

Q7. What Minimum Research Score Is Needed for Associate Professor and Professor?

Under Table 4 of the notification, a minimum API and research score of 75 is required for Associate Professor and 120 for Professor. The research score must come from at least three of the six listed categories, and the score secured is scaled down to a maximum of 50.

Q8. Which Certificates Do Reserved Category and Employed Candidates Need?

SC and ST candidates must enclose a hard copy of the caste certificate in the prescribed U.P. Government format. OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates need a caste and income certificate and EWS candidates need an EWS certificate, both in the U.P. format and issued on or after 01 March 2026, while candidates already employed must submit a No Objection Certificate and will not be allowed to appear in the interview without it.

Source

This article is based on the official Recruitment Notice, Advertisement No. CSJMU/Gen.Admin/980/Teaching/2026, dated 26 September 2026, published by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. Visit the CSJMU Website for the original notification.

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