Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (CSJMU), a state university in Uttar Pradesh formerly known as Kanpur University, has announced teaching recruitment for 36 posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The openings span departments such as Law, Hindi, Music, Painting, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education, Business Administration, and several engineering branches, offering faculty positions across the university's academic departments.
CSJMU Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
- Notification26 Sept
- Applications Open26 Sept
About CSJMU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
- Advertisement No.
- No.CSJMU/Gen.Admin/980/Teaching/2026
- Post Name
- Professor - Economics, Associate Professor - English and Modern European & Other Foreign Languages and 27 more
- Job Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Eligible candidates from all over India can apply; reservation benefits and age relaxations as per U.P. State Government rules)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor - Economics | 1 |
| Associate Professor - English and Modern European & Other Foreign Languages | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Mathematics | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Life Sciences | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication | 1 |
| Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art) | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art) | 1 |
| Professor - Physical Science | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Yoga | 1 |
| Professor - Law | 1 |
| Professor - Business Administration | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Business Administration | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education) | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Continuing Education and Extension | 1 |
| Professor - Music (Kathak) | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Music (Vocal) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Music (Tabla) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Music (Theatre) | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Hindi | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Hindi | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1 |
| Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology | 1 |
| Professor - Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Grand Total | 33 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor - Economics1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Associate Professor - English and Modern European & Other Foreign Languages1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Mathematics1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Assistant Professor - Life Sciences1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Associate Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Associate Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Professor - Physical Science1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Associate Professor - Yoga1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Professor - Law1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Professor - Business Administration1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Business Administration1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Associate Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Associate Professor - Continuing Education and Extension1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Professor - Music (Kathak)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Note
- Shortlisted candidates must successfully clear the music skill assessment test before being called for interview
Associate Professor - Music (Vocal)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Note
- Shortlisted candidates must successfully clear the music skill assessment test before being called for interview
Assistant Professor - Music (Tabla)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Note
- Shortlisted candidates must qualify the music skill assessment test before appearing for the second phase of selection
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Assistant Professor - Music (Theatre)1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Note
- Shortlisted candidates must qualify the music skill assessment test before appearing for the second phase of selection
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Associate Professor - Hindi1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Hindi1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Associate Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Associate Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Professor - Chemical Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering5 posts
- Qualification
- As per UGC Regulations-2018/AICTE-2019 and U.P. State Government's rules
- Written Test Syllabus
- Syllabus of NET for sciences, humanities and social sciences; GATE for engineering and technology; GPAT for pharmacy
Application Fee
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Professor - Economics1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - English and Modern European & Other Foreign Languages1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Mathematics1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Assistant Professor - Life Sciences1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Associate Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Journalism and Mass Communication1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - Painting (Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Professor - Physical Science1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - Yoga1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Professor - Law1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Professor - Business Administration1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Business Administration1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Associate Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Education Science (Teacher Education)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Associate Professor - Continuing Education and Extension1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Professor - Music (Kathak)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Music Skill Assessment Test — Must be qualified before the interview
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - Music (Vocal)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Music Skill Assessment Test — Must be qualified before the interview
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Music (Tabla)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Music Skill Assessment Test — Must be qualified before the second phase of selection
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Assistant Professor - Music (Theatre)1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Music Skill Assessment Test — Must be qualified before the second phase of selection
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Associate Professor - Hindi1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Hindi1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Associate Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - Computer Engineering and Information Technology1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Professor - Chemical Engineering1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 120 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering1 post
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix I, Table 2; minimum API/Research Score of 75 required, scaled down to a maximum of 50
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering5 posts
- Stages
- Screening and Shortlisting — Basic Academic Score and API Score as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A
- Written Test — Objective examination of the relevant discipline, 40 points
- Assessment of Teaching Skills — 20 marks
- Interview — 20 marks
- Exam Pattern
- Objective Written Test40 marks
Subject Questions Marks Subject Knowledge — 40
- 1Screening and Shortlisting
A Scrutiny Committee checks the applications; a consolidated merit list is prepared from the Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score, with a cut off of not less than 50% of the total score for Associate Professor and Professor
- 2Assessment of Teaching Skills
Presentation to assess teaching skills in class and ability to take online classes on computer, 20 marks
- 3Interview
20 marks; for Assistant Professor the final selection is based on teaching skills assessment and interview taken together, with not less than 50% of the total score
How to Apply
- 1Fill the online application form on the university website www.csjmu.ac.in with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 2Upload scanned PDFs of mark sheets, degree certificates and all supporting documents for every claim made in the form
- 3Compile and upload the first page of research papers, conference proceedings, books and book chapters, and proof of the impact factor of the journals claimed
- 4Pay the application fee online along with the application
- 5Check all entries and submit the form, since data once entered cannot be changed
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application and sign each page
- 7Send the hard copy with photocopies of certificates and documents by registered or speed post to the Registrar, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kalyanpur, Kanpur 208024 (UP)
- 8Superscribe the sealed envelope with the advertisement number, the post applied for and the department name
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates already in employment must submit a No Objection Certificate, preferably along with the online application; they will not be permitted to appear in the interview without it.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the application fee for each application.
- The application fee once submitted is non-refundable.
- The data entered in the online application cannot be changed after final submission.
- Applications that are incomplete or lack the relevant certificates, documents, photographs, orders or requisite fee will be rejected.
- Documents submitted in support of qualifications and experience will be verified with the issuing authority, and a false or fake document will lead to termination of appointment at any stage.
Minimum API/Research Score
A minimum API/Research Score of 75 is required for Associate Professor and 120 for Professor. The API/Research score secured by candidates is scaled down to a maximum of 50. Research paper weightage is awarded only for publications considered for NIRF.
Waiting List
In direct recruitment for teaching positions a waiting list of not more than two candidates is prepared, and it remains valid for one year from the declaration of the result.
Foreign Ph.D. Equivalence
Candidates awarded a Ph.D. from a foreign university must enclose an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, without which the candidature will not be considered and the application will be rejected. Those who acquired the foreign Ph.D. through nomination under the MHRD Foreign Scholarship Programme are exempted from the Equivalency Certificate.
Music Discipline Skill Test
Shortlisted candidates for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the discipline of Music must qualify a music skill assessment test before appearing for the second phase of selection or before being called for interview.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0512-2246609, 0512-2246602
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply for CSJMU teaching posts?
Yes. Eligible candidates from all over India can apply, but reservation benefits and age relaxations will be applied strictly as per U.P. State Government rules.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes, but a separate application and a separate application fee must be submitted for each post applied for.
Do candidates already in a job need to submit anything extra?
Yes. A No Objection Certificate from the present employer is required, preferably with the online application, and the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the interview without it.
Is there a written test for all the advertised posts?
No. The written objective examination of 40 points is held only for Assistant Professor posts; Professor and Associate Professor posts are shortlisted on the Basic Academic Score and API/Research Score.
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