Research Assistant recruitment notification has been released by Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab for the ICSSR funded research project titled “Sustainable Tourism and Infrastructure Pathways for Hazard-Prone Mountain Ecosystems: A Governance-Centred Approach for Viksit Bharat@2047 (STIP-Gov2047)”. Eligible candidates having postgraduate qualification in relevant disciplines can apply for the Research Assistant post. Applications are invited on a temporary basis and interested candidates should submit their applications before the last date, 25 June 2026. This Research Assistant opportunity offers a monthly fellowship and provides experience in research activities under a sponsored project.
Reference/Advertisement Number: Advt. No: PRO-347 (2026)
Date Posted: 16 June 2026
Institution Name: Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
Institution Profile: The Central University of Punjab was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009. The university is accredited with NAAC ‘A+’ grade and provides quality teaching and research facilities across various disciplines with a focus on innovation, skill development and interdisciplinary research.
Name of the Project: Sustainable Tourism and Infrastructure Pathways for Hazard-Prone Mountain Ecosystems: A Governance-Centred Approach for Viksit Bharat@2047 (STIP-Gov2047)
Funding Agency: ICSSR, New Delhi
Name of the Post: Research Assistant
Number of the Post: 1
Duration of the Project: 2 Years
Essential Qualification: Post Graduation in Social Science/Geography/Environment and Sustainability discipline with minimum 55% marks for GEN/OBC (50% for SC/ST/PH) from a UGC recognised University/Institute.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates who have strong knowledge of conducting field surveys in high-altitude rural areas and knowledge of geospatial/geostatistical techniques.
Emoluments per month: ₹37,000/- per month
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2026
How to Apply: Candidates interested in this Research Assistant recruitment at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda should send the duly filled application in the prescribed format to the Project Director through email at [email protected] on or before 25 June 2026.
Application Form Link: Prescribed application format
Institution Address: Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, District Bathinda, Punjab – 151401
Reference Official Notification (Research Assistant): Advt. No: PRO-347 (2026)
General Instructions to the applicant:
1. The abovementioned post(s) is/are purely temporary for limited period or duration of Research Project funded by the funding agency.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for interaction cum interview through email.
3. Applicants shall be required to show the original documents at the time of interaction cum interview and/or joining.
4. No T.A./D.A. or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interaction cum interview.
5. The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason.
6. The right is also reserved with the University either to fill or not to fill the vacancies. The decision of Competent Authority of the university in this regard shall be final.
7. Suppression of factual information, supply of fake documents, providing false or misleading information or any other undesirable action by the candidate shall lead to cancellation of his/her candidature. In case, it is detected at any point of time in future even after engagement that the candidate was not eligible as per the prescribed qualification, experience etc. which could not be detected at the time of Test/Interaction cum Interview due to whatever circumstances, his/her engagement shall be liable to be terminated forthwith as per this clause and also based on his/her undertaking.
8. The rules and regulations of CUPB and funding agency will be applicable to the selected candidates.
Conclusion: Interested candidates seeking Research Assistant jobs in Punjab can make use of this opportunity and submit their applications before 25 June 2026.
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