CURAJ Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) has notified 1 vacancy for the Project Associate I post on a contractual basis, running up to 31 March 2027 with extension possibilities. Eligible candidates holding an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in the specified disciplines can apply for the position. The remuneration is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA for UGC NET category 1 and 2, Rs. 30,000 plus HRA for category 3, and Rs. 25,000 plus HRA for non-NET candidates. Interested applicants must submit a plain paper application with their CV and self-attested documents as a single PDF by email with the subject "Application for Project Associate Position", and also fill out the Google form on or before 26 October 2026. The selection process consists of an interview in physical mode only.

CURAJ Project Associate I at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Candidates applying for the Project Associate I position must meet the essential qualification requirements and age limits specified below.

• Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Oceanography / Marine Science / Geophysics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Environmental Science / Remote Sensing / Computer Science / Climate Sciences / Agriculture / Geology / Electronics or related disciplines.
• Upper Age Limit: 35 years on the date of the advertisement.
• Desirable Qualifications: UGC-NET qualified (category-1 or 2 or 3) or equivalent; Maths or Physics preferable as a subject studied at Bachelors level; experience in data analysis or instrumentation; working knowledge of any programming language.

Pay and Tenure

The monthly fellowship is structured based on candidate qualifications: Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA for candidates with UGC NET qualified category 1 or 2 or equivalent; Rs. 30,000/- plus HRA for UGC NET qualified category 3 or equivalent; and Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA for non-NET candidates. The assignment tenure is up to 31 March 2027 with a possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund in the project. Selected candidates can also be considered for the Ph.D. program of the university after fulfilling required criteria as per university rules and seat availability in upcoming admission cycles.

How to Apply for CURAJ Project Associate I

1. Prepare an application on plain paper containing candidate name, father's name, date of birth, age, category, address of communication, email ID, mobile no., qualifications from 10th onwards, and NET/GATE details along with a detailed CV.
2. Attach attested copies of degree(s) / certificate(s) and experience certificates including research, industrial and others if any. Combine all relevant documents into a single PDF file only.
3. Send the application by email to the Principal Investigator of the project at [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Project Associate Position".
4. Fill in the application details in the official Google form: https://forms.gle/p53dyi4WakQXbVRI9.
5. Ensure application submission on or before 26th October 2026.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be considered for an interview in physical mode only at a later date, which will be intimated by email. Selected candidates must bring all original certificates, experience certificates, and other relevant documents at the time of joining for verification.

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