Central Sanskrit University Non-Vacation Teaching Cadre Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 90 Faculty Positions
Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, a premium central university established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education, has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the direct recruitment of regular, permanent teaching and academic faculty cadres. A total of 90 vacant seats are open across its key regional installations, including the Vedvyas Campus (Himachal Pradesh), Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus (Uttarakhand), and Ekalavya Campus (Tripura). The positions are categorized into Associate Professor (Level 13A) and Assistant Professor/Other Academic Tiers (Level 10). Eligible candidates holding a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in designated traditional or modern disciplines coupled with UGC-NET qualification or a PhD alignment must submit online profiles via the national CU-Chayan portal by July 10, 2026. The selection process involves a written test screening for Level 10 entry posts, followed by exhaustive structural interviews and document validation blocks.
90
Total Posts
₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400 per month (Pay Level 10 Matrix Base)
Salary
18–50
Age (yrs)
Multiple Campuses (Kangra - Himachal Pradesh, Devprayag - Uttarakhand, West Tripura - Tripura)
Location
Online Faculty Recruitment Intake Operating Stably Across Samarth Servers
About This Notification
The Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, has opened regular employment registration tracks for 90 multi-centre teaching and non-vacation academic faculty posts under Advertisement No. 04/2026. This regular recruitment drive targets traditional Sanskrit subjects as well as modern tracks including Computer Science, Education, and Yogic Sciences.
Interested Indian nationals satisfying the baseline UGC statutory parameters must process their applications through the synchronized CU-Chayan recruitment interface portal. The active registration windows are scheduled to lock down automatically on July 10, 2026. Final selections rely heavily on a combination of academic screening indices, domain written testing, and personal board evaluations.
Key Details
Organization
Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Department
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Exam Name
Central Sanskrit University Direct Teaching Faculty Selection 2026
Total Posts
90
Job Location
Multiple Campuses (Kangra - Himachal Pradesh, Devprayag - Uttarakhand, West Tripura - Tripura)
Selection Process
Stage 1: Profile intake via the centralized e-governance portal framework → Stage 2: Domain-specific Written Screening Test (Mandatory for Level 10 entries) → Stage 3: Institutional Merit Score shortlisting and presentation screening → Stage 4: Comprehens
Official Website
https://sanskrit.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory Twin-Submission Rule
Completing the online form alone does not complete your application. Candidates must print their submitted application, index it with self-attested copies of all testimonials, and ensure the physical binder reaches the New Delhi Headquarters within 15 days of the online closing date.
Centralized Screening Exam Hubs
The written evaluation for Level 10 positions will execute across 4 major national urban testing hubs: Delhi, Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Professor & Core Academic Cadres (Level 10): A Master\'s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade scale) in the relevant specific discipline from an accredited Indian University or approved foreign institution. Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET / SLET / SET) or hold an awarded Ph.D. degree strictly matching UGC Regulations.
- Associate Professor Cadres (Level 13A): A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, a Master\'s Degree with at least 55% marks, and a minimum of eight years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position.
- Specialized Academic Tracks: Library and Physical Education alignments mandate matching specialized professional Master\'s structures (M.Lib.Sc. / M.P.Ed.) together with clear NET or Ph.D. validations.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–50 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years upper age limit relaxation according to standard Government of India civil provisions.
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years structural age extension parameters.
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years cumulative baseline extension allowance subject to presenting a valid continuous medical certificate showing a minimum 40% physical disability.
