The Department of Public Administration at the Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi has invited applications for one Research Assistant post on contract in an ICSSR Minor Research Project. This Research Assistant Vacancy is for a project on the performance of Article 371J in Kalyana Karnataka from the citizens’ perspective, under Dr. Mallikarjun S Hugar. The emolument is Rs. 37,000 per month for a maximum of three months. Applications must reach the Project Director by 2:00 PM on 11 November 2026.
Date Posted: 11th November 2026
Institution Name: Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi
Advertisement/Notification No.: CUK/RDC-11/F-3850
Institution Profile:
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has been established by an Act of the Parliament (No. 3 of 2009) at Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It is one of the 16 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan Period to address to the concerns of ‘equity and access’ and to increase the access to quality higher education by people in less educationally developed districts which have a Graduate Enrolment Ratio of less than the national average of 11%.
The CUK, with its territorial jurisdiction all over Karnataka has been initiated its activities from the academic year beginning August 2009 in keeping with the philosophy of achieving and maintaining the highest levels of academic excellence, sensitivity to equity and access in enrolment and recruitment and emerging as a premier national educational and research institution in the country. (Source: https://www.cuk.ac.in/#/the-university)
Employment Type: Contractual (Project Basis, maximum three months)
Post Name/Designation: The University is hiring for the following post
- Research Assistant, Department of Public Administration, under the ICSSR Minor Research Project 2025-2026 “From Constitutional Promise to Governance Practice: Citizen Perspectives on the Performance of Article 371J in Kalyana Karnataka” (1 post)
Total Vacancies: 01
Required Educational Qualifications for Research Assistant: Candidates should have
- Post-graduate degree in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks
- Ph.D., M.Phil., JRF or NET
- Desirable: Specialization in Public Policy or Public Administration
Candidate Profile: The University is looking for candidates who can
- Develop and standardise research tools
- Conduct field interviews
- Supervise field work
- Take up other responsibilities assigned by the Project Director
Pay Scale/Pay Level:
Emoluments of Rs. 37,000 per month.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stages
- Screening of applications received by email
- Online interview for eligible candidates, with the meeting link sent by email
Job Location: Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply by Email | 11 November 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Online interview. The meeting link, date and time will be sent by email to eligible candidates on or before 11 November 2026 |
Apply Mode: Email
How to Apply for this Position?
Candidates need to fill in the prescribed application format and email it with age proof and copies of their certificates to the Project Director. They must mention the notification number, date, email ID, contact number and postal address.
Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post
- Read the notification and check that you meet the qualification requirements
- Fill in the prescribed application form for Research Assistant and paste a self-attested photograph
- Attach age proof and copies of all certificates
- Mention the Notification No. and date, your email ID, contact number and postal address, as applications without these will not be considered
- Email everything to the address given below, addressed to Dr. Mallikarjun S Hugar, so that it reaches by 2:00 PM on 11 November 2026
- Keep checking your email for the online interview link
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Application in the prescribed format with a self-attested photograph
- Age proof
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Ph.D., M.Phil., JRF or NET certificate, as applicable
- Research experience and publication details, if any
- Details of two references
- Category certificate, if applicable
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Central University of Karnataka Research Assistant Vacancy Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.cuk.ac.in |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via email only |
| Email Address to Apply | [email protected] |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
Dr. Mallikarjun S Hugar, Project Director, Department of Public Administration,
Central University of Karnataka,
Kadaganchi, Aland Road,
Kalaburagi – 585367,
Karnataka, India.
Benefits of Joining Central University of Karnataka:
- Chance to work on an ICSSR Minor Research Project at a Central University
- Monthly emolument of Rs. 37,000
- Hands-on experience in research tool development and field interviews
- Exposure to governance research on Article 371J in Kalyana Karnataka
- Online interview, so candidates can attend from anywhere
Frequently Asked Questions for Research Assistant Vacancy
- Who has released this notification?
The Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, under Notification No. CUK/RDC-11/F-3850. - Which post is advertised?
Research Assistant in an ICSSR Minor Research Project. - How many vacancies are there?
There is 1 vacancy. - What is the emolument?
It is Rs. 37,000 per month. - What is the duration of the project?
It is a maximum of three months. - What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the Project Director by 2:00 PM on 11 November 2026. - How can candidates apply?
Candidates must email the filled application with age proof and certificates to [email protected]. - What qualification is required?
A postgraduate degree in a social science discipline with 55% marks, plus Ph.D., M.Phil., JRF or NET. - How will the interview be held?
It will be held online, and the meeting link will be sent by email to eligible candidates. - Is there any age limit or application fee?
The notification does not mention any age limit or application fee. Age proof must be attached with the application.
The Central University of Karnataka is offering a good chance for social science postgraduates to work on a research project about governance in Kalyana Karnataka. If you meet the qualification, send your application quickly so that it reaches the Project Director by 2:00 PM on 11 November 2026.
