CSJMU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur has released the CSJMU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification for contractual non-teaching positions under the Self-Finance Scheme (SFS). The recruitment offers 18 vacancies across multiple schools and includes roles such as Data Entry Operator, Technical Assistant, Server Administrator, AI Developer and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university’s Samarth portal.

The notification (Advertisement No. CSJMU/SFS/973/2026 dated 2026-08-27) is for a total of 18 vacancies. Online applications will be accepted from 2026-08-31 and the last date to submit the online form is 2026-09-30. Applications must be completed online, including fee payment, and the selection process is post-specific and may include skill tests, written examinations, presentations and/or interviews. The university also reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post, leave a position unfilled, or modify the number of vacancies at its discretion.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Reservation for the posts will be as per Uttar Pradesh State Government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the essential educational qualification and experience requirements specified for the post applied for. The notification provides post-wise qualifications as follows. For Senior Server Administrator, candidates should have Graduation or Post Graduation in Information Technology or a related field, along with minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Data Center Operations. For Junior Server Administrator, candidates should have Graduation or Diploma with 2 years of relevant experience, with knowledge of Microsoft, Active Directory, virtualization and Linux/Windows servers.

For Technical Assistant (Mechanical Engineering), the essential requirement is a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). For Data Entry Operator, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University, along with CCC Certificate/DCA and at least 2 years of experience, plus sound knowledge of MS Office and meeting software. For Junior Establishment Officer, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 50% marks) in any discipline (or equivalent higher qualification) and 3–5 years of administrative experience in office management.

For AI Developer/AI Implementation Coder, candidates should have BCA/B.Tech (Computer Science/IT)/B.E. (CSE) or equivalent, with interest in AI, Machine Learning and automation. Basic to intermediate Python knowledge is required, and familiarity with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit-learn is preferred. For Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator, candidates must have either 15 years of experience in physiotherapy with a degree, or 20 years of clinical and supervisory experience in a physiotherapy department of a University or Government Hospital, and must have registration with the State Medical Faculty.

Age Limit

The appointment is contractual under the Self-Finance Scheme (SFS) for 3 years, and the notification specifies that the contract will not be beyond the age of 60. Post-wise age relaxation details are not provided in the supplied notification text; applicants should verify the age relaxation rules in the official notification PDF before applying.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online while submitting the application form. The fee once submitted is non-refundable. If a candidate applies for more than one position, they must submit separate applications and pay the application fee for each application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website: www.kanpuruniversity.org or https://csjmu.ac.in/.
2. Read the General Information and Instructions carefully before filling the application form.
3. Register and complete the online application form with personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload scanned PDF copies of supporting documents for eligibility, achievements and publications (only the first page) claimed in the application.
5. Upload a merged single PDF of mark sheets and certificates/degrees for each educational qualification.
6. Upload any other relevant documents under the “Other” section.
7. Enter numerical values in absolute figures rather than decimals or fractions, wherever applicable.
8. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
9. Review all entries carefully, as data once submitted cannot be changed.
10. Submit the final application and retain a copy/printout for future reference.

For SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, the notification states that a hard copy of the caste certificate/income certificate in the prescribed U.P. Government format issued by the competent authority must be enclosed along with the application.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification also notes that the remuneration for AI Developer/AI Implementation Coder and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator is negotiable for deserving candidates.

Selection Process

The selection process varies by post and includes a combination of skill tests, written examinations, presentations and/or interviews. For Senior Server Administrator, Junior Server Administrator and Technical Assistant, the process is a skill test followed by a written examination, with merit based on the written examination. For Data Entry Operator, there is a skill test and typing test followed by a written examination, with merit based on the written examination. For Junior Establishment Officer, selection is based on the combined merit of written examination (60%), presentation (20%) and interview (20%). For AI Developer/AI Implementation Coder, selection is based on interview. For Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator, the process includes a skill test followed by an interview, with merit based on the interview.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application and fee payment on or before 2026-09-30 to ensure their candidature is considered for the CSJMU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026.