Lucknow University is recruiting candidates for 24 vacancies, comprising 10 Young Professional posts and 14 Research Assistant posts on a contract basis for a period of 11 months on a temporary basis. The engagement carries a pay of Rs. 50,000 per Month for Young Professional and Rs. 35,000 per Month for Research Assistant. Eligibility requirements include post-graduation in a Social Science, Statistics or management discipline with 55% marks, with NET qualification additionally required for Young Professional posts. Candidates must prepare their application along with a detailed CV and send it through E-mail only before the last date of 24 October 2026. The selection process consists of short-listing of candidates followed by an interview.
Lucknow University Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Organisation
University of Lucknow, Lucknow (Centre for Development and Policy Research – CDPR)
Department
Centre for Development and Policy Research (CDPR)
Project
State Transformation Commission, Government of U.P. funded Research Project
Funding Agency
State Transformation Commission, Government of U.P.
Tenure
11 months (purely on contractual/temporary basis)
Post Name(s)
Young Professional and Research Assistant
Vacancies
24
Pay
Rs. 50,000/- per month (Young Professional); Rs. 35,000/- per month (Research Assistant)
Age Limit
Not stated in the notification
Application Fee
Not stated in the notification
Job Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (with field surveys in designated districts, blocks, and villages)
The research project features a total of 24 vacancies across two distinct positions.
Post Name
Vacancies
Remuneration
Young Professional
10
Rs. 50,000/- per Month
Research Assistant
14
Rs. 35,000/- per Month
Who Can Apply
Post
Essential Qualification
Desirable Qualification
Young Professional
Post-graduation in a Social Science; Statistics or management discipline with 55% marks. NET qualified.
Experience of working in the Development Sector.
Research Assistant
Post-graduation in a Social Science; Statistics or management discipline with 55% marks.
NET qualified and Experience of working in the Development Sector.
Lucknow University Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Young Professional
Lead research efforts, supervise teams, coordinate with director & consultants, contribute to report writing and co-author Journal articles.
Conduct field surveys, and in-depth interviews in the designated districts.
Assist in ranking of District/Developing Economic Survey/Development Reports.
Knowledge of MS-Office/Google Suite/Packages for Data analysis like SPSS/Stata.
Capable to collect primary data from blocks and villages.
Research Assistant
Lead Survey/Profiling efforts, Lead Teams, contribute to Report Writing.
Assist in ranking of District/Developing Economic Survey/Development Reports.
Knowledge of MS-Office/Google Suite/Packages for Data analysis like SPSS/Stata.
Capable to collect primary data from blocks and villages.
How to Apply for Lucknow University Recruitment 2026
Prepare your application along with a detailed CV.
Send the application and CV through E-mail only to [email protected].
Ensure the application reaches latest by 24.10.2026.
Selection and Interview
Short-listed candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview or selection process. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Last Date
24.10.2026
Important Instructions
The appointment is purely on a temporary and contractual basis for a period of 11 months.
Payment will be based on the satisfactory performance of the candidate.
Empaneled candidates shall have no right or claim for regularization, regular, or contractual appointment in the center after the completion of the specified project.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or selection process.
