Panjab University, Chandigarh is filling 8 short-term research positions through a walk-in interview on 6 November 2026. Candidates must report by 1:00 PM. The posts are 1 Research Associate (Post-Doc Level), 2 Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow posts and 5 Interns, spread across two climate and electric-vehicle research projects. Pay is fixed per day, from Rs. 500 for an Intern to Rs. 1500 for a Research Associate, and the posts are purely temporary.
Panjab University Research Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Panjab University, Chandigarh (Department of Public Administration and University Business School) |
| Posts | Research Associate (Post-Doc Level), Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow, Intern |
| Total vacancies | 8 |
| Nature of posts | Short-term, purely temporary, paid per day |
| How to apply | Walk-in interview with the filled application form |
| Walk-in date and reporting time | 06.11.2026 (Friday), 1:00 PM |
| Venue | Class Room No. 3, Department of Public Administration, Panjab University, Chandigarh |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About Panjab University
Panjab University is a university in Chandigarh. Its Department of Public Administration and its University Business School are hiring this staff for projects funded by the Climate Compatible Growth Project (CCG), Center for Global Equality, Cambridge, U.K.
Panjab University Research Assistant and Other Posts Vacancy Details 2026
Project I: Transport Decarbonisation, Distributional Incidence and Policy Durability: Evidence and Policy Learning from Chandigarh's EV Registration Quota
Principal Investigator: Prof. Suveera Gill, University Business School.
| Post (duration) | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow (up to 80 days) | 1 | Rs. 1200 per day |
| Interns (up to a total of 24 days) | 2 | Rs. 500 per day |
Project II: Taking forward EV Transition Studies: OSeMOSYS for Sustainable Energy Planning at the City level; Political Economy of Public Policy for Sustainable Development
Principal Investigator: Dr. Bhawna Gupta, Department of Public Administration.
| Post (duration) | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (Post-Doc Level) (up to 100 days) | 1 | Rs. 1500 per day |
| Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow (up to 120 days) | 1 | Rs. 1200 per day |
| Interns (total 45 days) | 3 | Rs. 500 per day |
The notice lists the Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow rate under the name "Research Fellow".
Panjab University Research Assistant and Other Posts Eligibility 2026
Research Associate (Post-Doc Level)
- PhD in Science/Social Science with Environment Specialisation.
- Knowledge of OSeMOSYS & CLEWS is required.
Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow
- Masters in Public Administration/Management/Commerce.
- The position under Project II also requires knowledge of OSeMOSYS & CLEWS.
Intern
- Masters (completed or ongoing) in Public Administration/Management/Commerce.
Candidates must check their own eligibility before the interview, because ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. For the exact eligibility of each post, read the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 06.11.2026 (Friday) |
| Reporting and form submission deadline | 06.11.2026, 1:00 PM |
Selection Process
- Selection is through a walk-in interview at the Department of Public Administration.
- Any experience, publications or technical skills you claim must be backed by documents where applicable.
- The University may check eligibility and original documents before it finalises the selection.
- Canvassing in any form, or bringing political or other influence, will disqualify the candidate.
Service Conditions
- The posts are purely temporary.
- The PI decides how many days, and on which dates, the selected staff will actually be employed. The durations in the vacancy tables are upper limits.
- Payment is made per day worked.
- The declaration on the form says that if a candidate is found to have hidden or distorted any material information, the engagement can be ended at once without notice.
How to Apply for Panjab University Research Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
- Download the application form, which is on pages 3 and 4 of the official notification PDF.
- Fill in the post(s) you are applying for, say whether you are applying for Project I, Project II or both, and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- Complete your personal details, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation), your experience in date order and any other research experience. Then sign the declaration.
- Report on Friday, 6 November 2026 to Class Room No. 3, Department of Public Administration, First Floor, Arts Block 3, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014.
- Hand in the filled form when you report, no later than 01.00 p.m.
Incomplete forms, and applications not in the given format, may be rejected without further review. Once you have submitted the form, requests to change it will not be considered. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry
- The filled application form
- Original degree certificates and transcripts
- Experience certificates
- Publications
- Self-attested copies of the mark sheets and certificates for all qualifications, plus your experience certificate and publications if you have them, attached as enclosures to the form
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification and application form (PDF) | Panjab University CCG research staff notification (PDF) |
| Queries: Prof. Suveera Gill (Project I) | [email protected] |
| Queries: Dr. Bhawna Gupta (Project II) | [email protected] |
