The Central University of Jharkhand, a central university located in Ranchi, has announced a single temporary Assistant Professor position in its Department of Mass Communication. The engagement is on a consolidated remuneration basis, initially for one semester and extendable based on university requirements and satisfactory performance. The role suits candidates with specialisation in Digital Media, Electronic Media or Media Production who wish to gain temporary teaching experience at the university.
CUJ Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026CUJ/Advt./2026-27/04
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
23 Oct
5 days left
Apply Mode
Both
Temporary
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 26 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Administrative (Block) Building, Central University of Jharkhand, Village: Cheri-Manatu,…
- Notification12 Oct
- Walk-in26 Oct
About CUJ Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central University of Jharkhand
- Advertisement No.
- CUJ/Advt./2026-27/04
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Temporary)
- Job Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UGC NET / SLET / SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 57,700 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initially for one semester, extendable based on the requirement of the University and satisfactory performance of the incumbent
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Temporary)
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Temporary) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor (Temporary)
A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or must be or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to the conditions that the Ph.D. degree was awarded in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open viva voce was conducted, two research papers were published from the Ph.D. work with at least one in a refereed journal, and at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work were presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agency sponsored conferences or seminars, certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs). Alternatively, the Ph.D. degree may have been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Specialization: Digital Media, Electronic Media and Media Production.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Temporary) | A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or must be or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to the conditions that the Ph.D. degree was awarded in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open viva voce was conducted, two research papers were published from the Ph.D. work with at least one in a refereed journal, and at least two papers based on the Ph.D. work were presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agency sponsored conferences or seminars, certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs). Alternatively, the Ph.D. degree may have been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Specialization: Digital Media, Electronic Media and Media Production. |
Selection Process
- 1Walk-In-Interview
Held on 26 October 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards at the Administrative (Block) Building, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi; only candidates who registered online are allowed to attend.
Salary Structure
Rs. 57,700 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Register online through the Google Form link on or before 23 October 2026 up to 5:00 p.m.
- 2Download the application form from the university website www.cuj.ac.in.
- 3Fill the downloaded application form and prepare a bio-data.
- 4Report for the walk-in interview on 26 October 2026 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Administrative (Block) Building, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Kanke, Ranchi.
- 5Carry the filled application form, bio-data, all original documents with a set of self-attested photocopies, and two colour photographs.
Reporting Venue
Administrative (Block) Building, Central University of Jharkhand, Village: Cheri-Manatu, Kanke, Ranchi - 835222 (Jharkhand)
Reporting time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview must first register online through the Google Form link; the interview is held only for registered candidates. Report at the Administrative (Block) Building, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Kanke, Ranchi between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on 26 October 2026 with the filled downloaded application form, bio-data, all original documents, a set of self-attested photocopies and two colour photographs. The interview begins at 10:30 a.m. and may continue the next day depending on circumstances, so candidates should come prepared accordingly.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled downloaded application form
•Bio-data
•Original educational and category certificates
•Self-attested photocopies of all documents
•Two colour photographs
•Ph.D. compliance certificate in Annexure I or II (if applicable)
•Valid caste certificate in Annexure III and IV (if applicable)
•Medical certificate for PH category claimants (if applicable)
Important Details
- The number of vacancies indicated in the advertisement is tentative and the University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection.
- No TA/DA or accommodation is provided for attending the interview.
- The interview may continue to the next day depending on circumstances.
- OBC candidates must submit a valid caste certificate of the current financial year in the Government of India proforma stating that they do not belong to the creamy layer, and the caste name in the certificate must match the Central Government lists exactly.
- The OBC claim is determined in relation to the State to which the candidate's father originally belongs.
Relaxation in Marks
- A relaxation of 5% marks at the Graduate and Master's level for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Differently-abled (Physically and visually differently-abled) and OBC (Non-creamy layer) categories, based on qualifying marks without including any grace marks
- A relaxation from 55% to 50% of marks for Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991
- A relevant grade regarded as equivalent to 55% marks by a recognised university is also considered eligible
Terms of Engagement
- Engagement is purely temporary in nature, initially for one semester
- Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 57,700 per month
- Not entitled to residential accommodation, official transport, leave encashment or any other allowances admissible to a regular employee
- Entitled to 8 days of leave on a pro-rata basis in a calendar year
- Engagement may be extended based on the requirement of the University and satisfactory performance of the incumbent
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate attend the walk-in interview without registering online?
No. The walk-in interview is held only for candidates who have registered online through the Google Form link before the last date.
Do Ph.D. holders need to clear NET/SLET/SET?
Candidates awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the UGC Regulations of 2009 or 2016 are exempt from NET/SLET/SET. Those registered for the Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009 must meet the additional conditions and submit the prescribed certificate.
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