CURAJ Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Office Assistant, Project Assistant and More Posts

CURAJ Incubation Foundation, Central University of Rajasthan, is hiring a Project Coordinator (₹75,000 per month, fixed), a Project Assistant (₹25,000 per month, fixed) and an Office Assistant (₹15,000 per month, fixed) for its BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Center. The posts are contractual for one year at first and are co-terminus with the project. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online through a separate Google Form for each post from 26 October 2026 until 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

CURAJ Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CURAJ

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is a central university in Rajasthan. Its CURAJ Incubation Foundation runs the E-YUVA Center, which is supported by BIRAC. According to the notice, the center's work covers innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology/bio-pharma domain: it mentors fellows and startups, holds technical workshops and supports product-oriented research.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists three posts without printing the number of vacancies for each one, so the total is counted as 3, one for each post. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from eligible and suitable Indian nationals. Each post has its own essential qualification and age limit. The age limit for every post is counted as on the last date of application.

Project Coordinator

Essential: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Agriculture/ Pharmacy, with at least:

• 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Teaching / Research / Industry
• Out of these 3 years, at least one year should be in Innovation, Intellectual property and/or entrepreneurship

Desirable: proven experience in setting up startups, due diligence and organizing startup events. The notice also lists these desirable points for the Project Coordinator post:

• Strong interest and passion for nurturing technology innovation and entrepreneurship
• Academic background in life sciences, bioengineering, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, medicine or allied disciplines (preferred for bio-incubation activities)
• Experience/qualification in business management, IP management, project management, technology transfer, incubation, law and agreements
• Excellent communication skills; experience in scientific/proposal writing is desirable
• Experience in mentoring students, interns or startups will be an advantage
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver project goals
• Ability to design programs, mobilize applicants and generate revenue through scientific/technology-based workshops

Note: research and innovation capacity must be evidenced through publications, patents, or startups created/mentored.

Age: maximum 45 years as on the last date of application. Relaxation may be provided for highly experienced candidates.

Project Assistant

Essential: B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Environmental science / M.Pharm. Desirable: one year of experience in Innovation, Intellectual property and/or entrepreneurship. The other desirable points are:

• Strong interest in research, innovation and entrepreneurship
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments, BSL-2 laboratory, animal handling (preferred)
• Experience/qualification in business management, IP, project management, technology transfer, incubation
• Good communication skills with experience in scientific writing/content development
• Self-motivated and capable of working under strict deadlines
• Willingness to travel for outreach, summits and collaborative programs

Age: maximum 35 years as on the last date of application. Relaxation for experienced candidates as per norms.

Office Assistant

Essential: Undergraduate degree (preferably in Life Sciences) with minimum 55% marks, and proficiency in English and Computer Applications (MS Office). Desirable: at least 1 years of relevant experience. The other desirable points are:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in private/government office environment
• Drafting skills and office documentation knowledge
• Knowledge of biotechnology/microbiology laboratory instruments
• Marketing or sales experience

Age: maximum 35 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation for experienced candidates.

Under the general information, the competent authority may also relax age and experience for exceptionally meritorious candidates. Candidates are responsible for checking that they meet every eligibility condition for the post they apply for. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

All three salaries are fixed monthly amounts. The Project Coordinator (₹75,000) and Project Assistant (₹25,000) salaries come "with scope of 5% annual increment". The notice prints no such line for the Office Assistant (₹15,000). Selected candidates are not entitled to any other benefits that are admissible to the regular employees of the Central University of Rajasthan.

• Appointments are purely temporary and contractual for one year, extendable up to three years (co-terminus with the project) based on performance.
• No claim for regularization will be entertained. The engagement gives no right to claim regular appointment in the University or continued services in the University.
• When the engagement period in the offer ends, the candidate is not required to report for duty unless the University grants an extension.
• The University reserves the right to terminate the engagement at any time, even before the stipulated period, for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct or any other administrative reasons / compulsions.

CURAJ Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Project Coordinator

Acts as the overall coordinator of the E-YUVA Center and reports directly to the Chief Coordinator / Principal Project Investigator (PI). Responsibilities include:

• Administrative, scientific and financial support
• Applicant mobilization, branding and outreach, revenue generation
• Mentoring fellows (UG to Post-Doctoral level)
• Organizing technical workshops and supporting product-oriented research
• Mentoring startups; assisting entrepreneurs in proposals, pitches, business plans and fund-raising
• Executing innovation and entrepreneurship activities in the biotechnology/bio-pharma domain
• Any other responsibility assigned by the Chief Coordinator/PI from time to time

Project Assistant

Provides scientific and administrative support to the E-YUVA Center and reports to the Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/PI. Duties include:

• Laboratory maintenance and monitoring instruments
• Coordination with fellows
• Procurement and project finance documentation
• Organizing seminars and workshops
• Assisting in proposal writing and fund-raising activities
• Maintaining day-to-day project operations

Office Assistant

• Office and laboratory support
• Maintaining records and documentation
• Assisting in organizing seminars/workshops
• Mobilizing candidates
• Supporting target-based revenue generation activities of the E-YUVA Center
• Any additional duties assigned by the Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/PI

Under the general conditions, every candidate will also have to perform other duties and work assigned by the Central University of Rajasthan from time to time.

How to Apply for CURAJ Recruitment 2026

1. Choose the Google Form for your post: Project Coordinator - https://forms.gle/wysd1FhVJF5ew6XR8; Project Assistant - https://forms.gle/wBQ6LVknYdRUKXLj8; Office Assistant - https://forms.gle/UjGqjJFisgB81HLW9.
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Attach the supporting documents. Incomplete applications, or applications without supporting documents, will be rejected. Project Coordinator applicants must show their research and innovation capacity through publications, patents, or startups created/mentored.
4. Submit the form by 15 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications received after the last date will not be considered and are liable to be summarily rejected.

The notice does not list the supporting documents one by one. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

Selection and Interview

The University reserves the right to conduct a Written Test, Skill Test, Presentation and/or Interview, as deemed necessary. The interview date will be announced later, and the schedule of interview will be published separately on the university website. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. If any dispute or ambiguity arises in the selection process, the decision of the University will be final.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The University reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement partly or fully without giving any reason, to fill or not fill any or all posts, and to modify the terms and conditions.
• If the Central University of Rajasthan finds during the engagement that a candidate's academic credentials, age or experience are without standing, fake or substandard, that the documents are false, fabricated, manufactured or tampered with, or that the candidate does not meet the prescribed qualifications and experience, the engagement will be terminated forthwith and action will be taken as per rules.
• Any dispute, suit or legal proceeding against the University falls only under the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court Bench Jaipur.

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