CTUAP Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Project Research Scientist, Project Technical Support Posts

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP), Vizianagaram, needs 2 project staff in its Department of Biotechnology for the NHRP project "Development of an optimal model for sickle cell disease screening, diagnosis, treatment and care: An implementation research study". The posts are 1 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (UR) at Rs. 56,000/- + HRA as admissible per month and 1 Project Technical Support-III (OBC) at Rs. 28,000/- + HRA, as admissible per month. Both are temporary, with an initial appointment of six months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. Applications in the Annexure-I format, with scanned certificates, must reach [email protected] on or before 20 November 2026.

CTUAP Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CTUAP

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh functions from its Transit Campus at Cantonment, Vizianagaram-535003, Andhra Pradesh. This recruitment is for the ICMR-NHRP-SAHAY Project run by the Department of Biotechnology under Principal Investigator Dr Parikipandla Sridevi. The project studies an optimal model for sickle cell disease screening, diagnosis, treatment and care in tribal areas.

Vacancy Details

The advertisement lists 2 posts in total, one in each designation.

*Age relaxable by 3 years for OBC. The notice also states that OBC, SC, ST and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

• Essential qualification: Professionals with Post-Graduation in Anthropology/ Social Work/ Sociology / Public Health/ Social Welfare and Rural Management/Rural Development or any other subject of life sciences.
• Experience: a minimum of two (02) years of post-qualification experience exclusively in community-based health research with publications.
• Age: maximum 35 years.

Project Technical Support-III

• Essential qualification: MA/MSc in Anthropology/ Social Work/MPH/ Social Welfare and Rural Management/Rural Development other social sciences, or life sciences, with experience in community-based health research.
• Alternatively: Graduates in Nursing/Dental Sciences with three years of experience in community-based health research.
• Age: maximum 35 years, relaxable by 3 years for OBC.

Preference and Other Conditions

• Telugu speaking candidates will be preferred as the field area is in Andhra Pradesh.
• Qualifications and experience should be from recognised organisations with valid certificates.
• All the project staff should stay in the tribal area of Alluri Seetharama Raju (ASR) district.

The notice does not print an "as on" date for counting age. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Rs. 56,000/- per month + HRA as admissible.
• Project Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA, as admissible.
• The initial appointment will be for a period of six months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
• The post may be extended for a further period based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.
• Benefits of provident fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim, etc. are not applicable.
• The posts are purely temporary, and the selected candidates will have no claim for regular appointments under ICMR or in the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, or for continuation of their services in any other project.

CTUAP Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice prints one job description for all the project staff, covering both posts:

• The project involves extensive fieldwork in the tribal areas of Alluri Seetharama Raju (ASR) district of Andhra Pradesh.
• All the staff should stay in the tribal area for coordination with the Govt. health system, data collection, sensitisation and community mobilisation activities.
• Working with the Govt. health system and collecting data regarding the national sickle cell disease mission from Primary Health Centres and Health & Wellness Centres in tribal areas.
• Conducting trainings and sensitization programs in the health facilities and the community.

How to Apply for CTUAP Recruitment 2026

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format, Annexure-I (Form of Application), attached to the notice, writing the post applied for at the top.
2. Paste a recent photo on the form and attach proof of date of birth, as the form asks.
3. Fill in educational qualifications in chronological order from matriculation, all previous and present employment, and details of publications (title, authors, journal, year, volume, DOI, indexing such as Scopus/WoS/UGC Care).
4. Sign the declaration with place, date, name, address and mobile number.
5. Scan the application form and the relevant certificates (academics and experience).
6. Send the soft copy to [email protected] only, so that it reaches on or before 20 November 2026. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

A separate application in the prescribed format must be sent for each post, through separate emails. If only one email is sent for various posts, only the first mentioned post will be considered for screening for interview.

Documents named in the notice

• Application form in Annexure-I format with a recent photo
• Proof of date of birth
• Scanned copies of academic certificates
• Scanned copies of experience certificates

Selection and Interview

Applicants will be shortlisted based on eligibility as per the advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and the call will be sent through email only. The notice does not mention the interview date or venue.

• Shortlisted candidates should bring all necessary original documents and copies to the interview.
• All original certificates, including educational qualification and experience certificates, must be produced for verification in case of appointment.
• No TA, DA, etc. will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification.
• Applicants are advised to visit the university website www.ctuap.ac.in regularly for any updates and changes in the recruitment process.
• Under the declaration, false or incorrect information at any stage makes the candidature or appointment liable to be cancelled or terminated without notice or compensation.

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