Panjab University Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, has invited applications for 1 Research Assistant in the research project "Climate, Health and Air Monitoring Project". The post is purely on contract basis at Rs. 35000/- per month (fixed), initially for one year or till the tenure of the project, whichever is earlier. The essential qualification is ME/M.Tech/M.Sc in Environment Engineering/Environment Science/Atmospheric Sciences/Electronic communication & Engineering/allied discipline. Applications with bio-data and attested copies must reach room no 227 of the department by 16 November 2026 before 2.00 pm, with a copy by email to [email protected].

About the Project

The post is a temporary position in the research project "Climate, Health and Air Monitoring Project" at the Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The notice is signed by Dr Suman Mor, Professor and Principal Investigator. The post is co-terminus with the term period of the project.

Who Can Apply

NET qualified candidates will be given preference. The notice also states that the candidate should have experience in handling large datasets. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.

Panjab University Research Assistant Job Description

• A self-motivated, multi-skilled candidate is sought to join the project having experience and research record.
• The candidate should have ability to converse, make presentations, write academic papers, reports and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and researchers.
• The candidate is expected to assist with the organization of workshops, meetings, outreach activities, and general management of the project as a whole.
• The candidates should have an experience in handing the large datasets.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is Rs. 35000/- per month (fixed). The post is temporary and purely on contract basis. It is initially for one year or till the tenure of the project, whichever is earlier, and is co-terminus with the term period of the project. The rules and regulations laid down by Panjab University and/or the funding agency will govern the selected candidate.

How to Apply for Panjab University Research Assistant

1. Prepare the application in the Application Form given in the notice (name, parents' names, date of birth, category, contact details, educational qualification, employment experience, list of publications, time required to join, and the signed declaration).
2. Attach bio-data and attested copies of certificates, work experience and publications.
3. Fill the Google form https://forms.gle/cU6tbzA9mjUQjEJ57 before submitting the application with documents through email.
4. Make sure the application reaches room no 227, Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh, latest by 16 November 2026 before 2.00 pm.
5. Send a copy of the application through email at [email protected].

Documents named in the notice

• Bio-data
• Attested copies of certificates
• Attested copies of work experience
• Publications
• One set of attested copies of educational qualification, as the Application Form asks
• Passport size photo, to be affixed on the Application Form

Selection and Interview

The notice says the interview date and time will be informed through email to shortlisted candidates. The mode and venue of the interview are not specified in the notice. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.

Important Instructions

• The application must reach the department by the deadline; the notice gives the time as before 2.00 pm on 16 November 2026.
• The Google form must be filled before the application with documents is submitted through email.
• The Application Form declaration asks the candidate to confirm that the information is complete and correct, that he or she has never been dismissed from Government, University, College or other public or private organization service, and has never been prosecuted, detained, bound down, fined or convicted by a court of law for any offence.
• The Application Form also asks for the time required to join if selected.

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