Panjab University Project Associate & Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Walk-in 08 Sep (Chandigarh)

Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh — a Central University and Institution of Eminence under the Ministry of Education, Government of India — has released a Project Staff Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 positions under the project "Geriatric Caregiving in Chandigarh: Skilling Pathways, Employment Prospects and Policy Roadmap," led by Principal Investigator Prof. Suveera Gill. The recruitment covers 1 Project Associate post and 2 Project Assistant posts, both project-linked government job openings at Panjab University. Candidates holding a postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Commerce, Education, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) are eligible to attend the walk-in interview for these Panjab University project vacancies 2026. Selected candidates for the Project Associate post will support data collection design and rollout, coordinate validation to ensure high-quality datasets, assist with cleaning, coding and basic analysis, support reports, policy briefs, presentations and documentation, and perform other project tasks as assigned. Project Assistants will support data cleaning, coding and basic analysis and assist with other project tasks as required. The selection process for this Panjab University Recruitment 2026 consists of shortlisting based on eligibility followed by a walk-in interview conducted by the project-related Selection Committee — there is no written examination. The Project Associate post carries a consolidated salary of ₹30,625 per month, while the Project Assistant post carries a consolidated salary of ₹6,000 per month; both appointments are purely contractual, for a duration of 2 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, and carry no claim to regular employment at the university. The Panjab University Project Staff 2026 walk-in interview is scheduled for 08 September 2026; candidates should download and read the complete official notification (Annexure-I) at https://puchd.ac.in for the exact venue, reporting time and documents to be carried, since these are not specified within the publicly available excerpt of the notification. There is no application fee for this walk-in recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official Panjab University Project Associate and Project Assistant 2026 notification PDF before attending the interview to confirm eligibility for the specific post they wish to apply for.

Postgraduate degree in any of the following (or closely related) disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates): Economics/Statistics/Data Science; Management/Commerce; Education/Vocational Education/Adult & Continuing Education; Public Policy/Public Administration; or Social Work/Development Studies/Sociology/Psychology. For the Project Associate post, demonstrated experience in survey design, data collection and field coordination, and working knowledge of statistical/data-analysis tools is desirable, with prior experience in a related project considered an added advantage. For the Project Assistant post, familiarity with online data-collection tools and basic visualisation and documentation skills is desirable. No specific experience is mandatory for either post beyond the postgraduate qualification.

• Not specified in the available notification pages — candidates should confirm directly with the Department of Economics, Panjab University, before the walk-in interview

• Postgraduate degree in Economics/Statistics/Data Science, Management/Commerce, Education/Vocational Education/Adult & Continuing Education, Public Policy/Public Administration, or Social Work/Development Studies/Sociology/Psychology (or a closely related discipline), with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) — required for both the Project Associate and Project Assistant posts
• Project Associate (1 post) — desirable: demonstrated experience in survey design, data collection and field coordination, and working knowledge of statistical/data-analysis tools; prior experience in a related project is an added advantage
• Project Assistant (2 posts) — desirable: familiarity with online data-collection tools and basic visualisation and documentation skills
• Age Limit: Not specified in the available notification pages — candidates should confirm directly with the Department before the walk-in interview
• Nature of appointment: Purely contractual and project-based under the project "Geriatric Caregiving in Chandigarh: Skilling Pathways, Employment Prospects and Policy Roadmap." Duration is 2 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier — the post does not lead to regular or permanent employment at Panjab University
• Domicile requirement: None specified in the notification
• Selection Process: Shortlisting based on eligibility, followed by an interview conducted by the project-related Selection Committee — no written examination is held
• Candidates should carry all original certificates and self-attested photocopies for verification; exact document list and venue are to be confirmed from the full notification PDF

No application fee — this is a walk-in interview with no online application or fee payment required

• Project Associate (1 post): ₹30,625 per month (consolidated)
• Project Assistant (2 posts): ₹6,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Visit https://puchd.ac.in — the official website of Panjab University, Chandigarh
2. Navigate to the Recruitment/Jobs section on the homepage and locate the Project Associate and Project Assistant notification dated 25 August 2026
3. Download and carefully read the complete official notification PDF (Annexure-I), which lists eligibility, job description, emolument and mode of selection for both posts
4. Confirm which post — Project Associate or Project Assistant — matches your postgraduate qualification and desirable skills before proceeding
5. Prepare a complete curriculum vitae along with the application form specified in the notification
6. Arrange original educational certificates, mark sheets, and category certificate (if applicable), along with one set of self-attested photocopies
7. Keep recent passport-size photographs ready for submission at the walk-in venue
8. Report to the walk-in interview venue on 08 September 2026 at the reporting time specified in the official notification
9. Submit your application form and documents for verification, and attend the shortlisting/interview conducted by the project-related Selection Committee
10. Retain a copy of your submitted application and all documents for future reference