CUJ Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Central University of Jammu is filling two temporary Project Associate-I posts in the ISRO-GBP: ARFI sponsored project “Regional Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols from selected distinct locations of India”, under Principal Investigator Dr. Shweta Yadav. The monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000 + HRA or Rs. 30,000 + HRA, depending on how the scholar qualified. The essential qualification is a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences/Earth Sciences. Applications go by post or e-mail and must be sent by 23 November 2026. The assignment runs until 31 March 2027.

CUJ Project Associate-I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About the University

Central University of Jammu is located at Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), Distt. Samba, Jammu & Kashmir – 181143. The posts are part of a sponsored project led by Dr. Shweta Yadav, whose office is D-35, Department of Environmental Sciences, at the university.

Who Can Apply

The notice prints no age limit and no experience requirement beyond the desirable qualification. Mere fulfilling of the minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility details.

Pay and Tenure

The fellowship is purely on a temporary basis, with a possibility of extension based on the performance of the candidate and availability of fund in the project. The tenure of the assignment is 31st March 2027. The HRA rate is not specified in the notice.

How to Apply for CUJ Project Associate-I

1. Prepare the application on plain paper mentioning your contact details, using the Application Form printed on pages 3 and 4 of the notice (Ref No.: CUJ/ARFI/2026/02).
2. Attach a CV, academic transcripts, a work certificate (if any) and a 1-page motivation letter stating previous research experience and interests.
3. Attach self-attested testimonials; the application form also asks for attested copies of the certificates.
4. If posting, write the post name and the reference number on top of the envelope.
5. Post it to: Dr. Shweta Yadav (Principal Investigator), D-35, Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu, Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), Distt. Samba- 181143, Jammu(J&K), India.
6. Or e-mail it to [email protected]. The contact number printed is 8700244971.

The Application Form asks for: name of the post applied for, name in block letters, father’s/spouse’s name, date of birth, domicile, nationality, Aadhaar number, permanent and postal addresses with PIN code, mobile number, e-mail ID, whether UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF qualified, educational qualification (class/degree, year of passing, subjects, university/institute, percentage/CGPA, division/grades), experience, and the minimum time required to join if selected. It ends with a declaration and the applicant’s signature.

Selection and Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview on merit and informed by e-mail. The decision of the selection committee is final. Shortlisted candidates must appear in person with originals of degree certificates (one set of Xerox) and date of birth proof, along with other relevant information such as experience certificate, copies of publications, awards and recommendation letters. The interview date and venue are not given in the notice. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The selected individual may be assigned any other duties from time to time commensurate with his/her qualifications.
• Fulfilling the minimum qualifications alone does not guarantee a call for interview.
• For further details, the notice refers candidates to the university website www.cujammu.ac.in.

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