Panjab University Research Staff Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 8 Posts

• Research Associate: PhD in Science or Social Science with an Environment specialisation, along with knowledge of OSeMOSYS and CLEWS.
• Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow: Master's degree in Public Administration, Management or Commerce; the Project II position additionally requires knowledge of OSeMOSYS and CLEWS.
• Intern: Completed or ongoing Master's degree in Public Administration, Management or Commerce.

• Download the official notification and use the application form provided on pages 3 and 4.
• Specify the post or posts sought and indicate Project I, Project II or both; paste a recent passport-size photograph.
• Enter personal details, qualifications from Class 10 onward, employment experience in chronological order and other research experience, then sign the declaration.
• Attach self-attested copies of qualification records and applicable experience certificates and publications.
• Attend at Class Room No. 3, Department of Public Administration, First Floor, Arts Block 3, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, on 6 November 2026.
• Report and submit the completed form by 1:00 PM, carrying original degree certificates, transcripts and applicable supporting documents.

Recruitment scope

Panjab University's Department of Public Administration and University Business School are recruiting staff for two projects funded by the Climate Compatible Growth Project, Center for Global Equality, Cambridge, U.K. The recruitment covers 8 positions: 1 Research Associate at postdoctoral level, 2 Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow positions and 5 Interns.

Project I examines transport decarbonisation, distributional incidence and policy durability through Chandigarh's EV registration quota. Project II covers EV transition studies, OSeMOSYS-based city-level sustainable energy planning and the political economy of public policy for sustainable development.

Eligibility and engagement terms

Research Associate applicants need a PhD in Science or Social Science with an Environment specialisation and knowledge of OSeMOSYS and CLEWS. Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow applicants need a Master's degree in Public Administration, Management or Commerce; the Project II position also requires those technical skills. Internships accept candidates pursuing or holding a Master's in these subjects.

Daily remuneration ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500. All engagements are temporary, and the listed durations are upper limits rather than guaranteed employment periods. The Principal Investigator determines the actual working dates and number of days, with payment calculated for days worked. The notice uses “Research Fellow” when stating the daily rate for Research Assistant/Junior Research Fellow positions.

Preparing for the walk-in

Download pages 3 and 4 of the notification, complete the prescribed form and identify the post and project choices. Add a recent passport-size photograph, enter qualifications and experience, and sign the declaration. Attach self-attested qualification records and applicable evidence of experience and publications.

Report to Class Room No. 3, Department of Public Administration, First Floor, Arts Block 3, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, on 6 November 2026. The reporting and form-submission deadline is 1:00 PM. Carry original degree certificates and transcripts for verification.

Important restrictions

Incomplete applications or forms outside the prescribed format may be rejected. Changes cannot be requested after submission. Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed, canvassing leads to disqualification, and no TA/DA is payable. Concealing or misrepresenting material information can result in immediate termination without notice.