Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, established by an Act of Parliament, vide Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 10 June 2026. A total of 90 vacancies have been advertised for various Teaching and Other Academic Posts — Associate Professor (23 posts) and Assistant Professor/Assistant Director/Assistant Librarian (67 posts) — across three campuses: Vedvyas Campus (Himachal Pradesh), Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus (Uttarakhand), and Ekalavya Campus (Tripura). Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online from 10 June 2026 to 10 July 2026 through the CU Chayan Portal at curec.samarth.ac.in. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with NET/Ph.D. qualifications in Sanskrit, Shastric, and allied disciplines to secure a prestigious Central University teaching job.
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Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 90 Teaching Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026, Dated: 10.06.2026 |
| Post Names | Associate Professor (Level-13A), Assistant Professor / Assistant Director / Assistant Librarian (Level-10) |
| Total Vacancies | 90 (23 in Part-A + 67 in Part-B) |
| Campuses | Vedvyas Campus (Himachal Pradesh), Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus (Uttarakhand), Ekalavya Campus (Tripura) |
| Pay Level | Level-13A (Associate Professor), Level-10 (Assistant Professor/Director/Librarian) |
| Application Mode | Online via CU Chayan Portal (curec.samarth.ac.in) |
| Job Type | Central University Direct Recruitment |
| Online Registration Start Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 July 2026, 11:30 PM (IST) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | Within 15 days from the last date of online application |
| Official Website | www.sanskrit.nic.in |
Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 is one of the most awaited Central University job notifications for Sanskrit, Shastric, and allied subject scholars. CSU, established by an Act of Parliament, invites online applications from Indian Nationals for direct recruitment to various Teaching and Other Academic Posts specifically for its three campuses. Selection for Associate Professor posts is through shortlisting, assessment criteria (Video Presentation, Research Skill & PPT Presentation), and Interview — no written examination is conducted. For Assistant Professor and other Level-10 posts, selection involves a written test (OMR-based MCQs and Descriptive Test), followed by Assessment Criteria and Interview.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Part A: Associate Professor (Level-13A) Vacancy Details
A total of 23 vacancies are advertised for Associate Professor posts at Level-13A. Below is the complete subject-wise and category-wise breakup:
| Sl. No. | School of Studies | Post (Associate Professor) | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Campus(es) |
| 1 | Languages, Literature & Culture | Sahitya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1* | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| 2 | Veda-Vedanga & Vedic Sciences | Vyakarana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| Jyotisha (Phalita/Siddhanta) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1 | ||
| Veda Bhashyam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| Veda, Pourohitya & Karmakanda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Eklavya-1 | ||
| 3 | Shastric Knowledge System | Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 01 | Eklavya-1 |
| 4 | Darshana | Mimamsa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| Bauddha Darshan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Eklavya-1 | ||
| Vedanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| Nyaya/Vaisheshika | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| 5 | Shikshashastra (Education) & Kaushal Prashikshan | Shiksha Shastra (Education) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-2, Vedvyas-1 |
| 6 | Multidisciplinary Sciences & Technology | Computer Science | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | Eklavya-1 |
| 7 | Yogic Science & Holistic Health Practices | Yogic Sciences & Spirituality | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 01 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| Ayurveda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1* | 01 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| Total (Part-A) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2* | 23 | |||
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Part B: Assistant Professor / Assistant Director / Assistant Librarian (Level-10) Vacancy Details
A total of 67 vacancies are advertised for Level-10 posts. Below is the complete subject-wise and category-wise breakup:
| Sl. No. | School of Studies | Post (Assistant Professor unless noted) | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Campus(es) |
| 8 | Languages, Literature & Culture | Sahitya | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 09 | Eklavya-3, Vedvyas-3, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-3 |
| Hindi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 02 | Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| 9 | Veda-Vedanga & Vedic Sciences | Vyakarana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 09 | Eklavya-3, Vedvyas-3, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-3 |
| Jyotisha-Phalita | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| Jyotisha-Siddhanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| Veda, Pourohitya & Karmakanda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 | ||
| 10 | Shastric Knowledge System | Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa/Law @ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-2 |
| 11 | Darshana | Mimamsa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-2 |
| Bauddha Darshan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-2 | ||
| Vedanta (Advaita-4 / Other-2) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 06 | Eklavya-2, Vedvyas-2, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-2 | ||
| Nyaya/Vaiseshika | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-2 | ||
| 12 | Shikshashastra (Education) & Kaushal Prashikshan | Shiksha Shastra (Education) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 | Eklavya-7, Vedvyas-6 |
| 13 | Multidisciplinary Sciences & Technology | Computer Science | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 03 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| 14 | Yogic Science & Holistic Health Practices | Yogic Sciences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Sh. Raghunath Kirti-2 |
| 15 | Other Academic | Assistant Director (Physical Education & Sports) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-1, Sh. Raghunath Kirti-1 |
| 16 | Other Academic | Assistant Librarian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | Eklavya-1, Vedvyas-1 |
| Total (Part-B) | 27 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 7* | 67 | |||
| Grand Total (Part-A + Part-B) | 36 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 9* | 90 | PwBD: 07 | ||
@ Note: The examination for the post allocated under Shastric Knowledge System (Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa/Law) is conducted in a single schedule. Candidates belonging to any of these 3 disciplines may apply for the post.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Reservation Categories Explained (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD)
- UR – Unreserved, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section.
- EWS Note: If a suitable EWS candidate is not available, general candidates may also apply against EWS vacancies as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res) dated 31.01.2019, but their candidature will be considered only if no eligible EWS candidate is found.
- PwBD (07 posts reserved): Cross-categorical reservation — candidates of any social category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) can apply for PwBD-reserved posts in any subject, provided they meet the disability criteria (minimum 40% benchmark disability). PwBD categories are:
- Category (a): Blindness and Low Vision
- Category (b): Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Category (c): Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, and Muscular Dystrophy
- Category (d): Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness
- Category (e): Multiple Disabilities from clauses (a) to (d) including Deaf-Blindness
PwBD posts distribution: 02 in Category (a), 02 in Category (b), 02 in Category (c), and 01 in Category (e), totaling 07 posts.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Campus-wise Address Details
| Sl. No. | Campus | Full Address |
| 1 | Ekalavya Campus | Central Sanskrit University, Ekalavya Campus, Vill-Sipai Para, P.O-Lembucherra, West Tripura-799210 |
| 2 | Vedvyas Campus | Central Sanskrit University, Vedvyas Campus, Balahar, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh-177108 |
| 3 | Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus | Central Sanskrit University, Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Devprayag, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand 249301 |
Important: The posts advertised are campus-specific. Selected candidates shall be appointed against their respective campus indicated in the vacancy table and shall be required to serve at their initial place of posting for a minimum period of 10 years (or as prescribed by the University). Requests for transfer on personal grounds during this period shall normally not be considered, although the University reserves the right to transfer employees in the interest of administration or academic requirements.
Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Level / Post | Category | Application/Exam Fee | Processing Charges | Total Fee |
| Level-10 (Assistant Professor/Director/Librarian) | UR/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000/- | ₹500/- | ₹1,500/- |
| SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Transgender | Nil | ₹500/- | ₹500/- | |
| Level-13A (Associate Professor) | UR/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000/- | ₹1,000/- | ₹2,000/- |
| SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Transgender | Nil | ₹1,000/- | ₹1,000/- |
Fee can be paid through Online Mode only. For separate subject posts, a separate application and the prescribed fee must be submitted for each post. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Excess payment will also not be refunded, and any deficit in fee must be remitted immediately, failing which the application will be deemed invalid.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Method of Selection
- Direct Recruitment Only: All posts listed are to be filled through Direct Recruitment. Candidates must submit their applications online in the prescribed format along with the requisite application fee.
- For Associate Professor (Level-13A): No written examination shall be conducted. Selection shall be made through prescribed shortlisting, Assessment Criteria (Video Presentation, Research Skill & PPT Presentation), and Interview.
- For Assistant Professor and other Level-10 posts: Written test (OMR-based MCQs and Descriptive Test for Research Aptitude and Writing Skills) shall be conducted for shortlisting purposes, followed by Assessment Criteria (Video Presentation & PPT Presentation), Document Verification, and Face-to-Face Interview.
- Exemption from Written Test: If the number of eligible candidates for a subject is less than 20, the University may dispense with the written examination and call eligible candidates directly for Assessment Criteria and Interview.
- NOC Requirement: Candidates currently employed with State/Central Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification/interview, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
- Deputation Option: If suitable candidates are not available for Direct Recruitment, the University may fill posts through deputation (Foreign Service Terms), subject to candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications and a valid NOC and Vigilance Clearance through proper channel.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Examination Centres & Schedule
Candidates can choose any of the notified Examination Centres — Delhi, Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata, or Bengaluru — irrespective of the post(s)/campus they applied for. Examinations for multiple subjects are organised under three Schedules; candidates can apply for subjects across different Schedules but cannot appear for more than one examination within the same Schedule.
| Schedule-1 | Schedule-2 | Schedule-3 |
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1. Sahitya 2. English 3. Jyotisha Siddhanta 4. Veda, Pourohitya & Karmakanda 5. Bauddha Darshan 6. Assistant Librarian |
1. Vyakarana 2. Jyotisha Phalita 3. Dharma Shastra/Mimamsa/Law 4. Vedanta (Advaita/Other branches) 5. Physical Education & Sports |
1. Mimamsa 2. Nyaya/Vaiseshika 3. Shiksha Shastra (Education) 4. Computer Sciences 5. Yogic Sciences 6. Hindi |
Candidates applying for more than one post are advised to choose only one examination city. The University will endeavour to conduct examinations for different subjects in separate time slots, but examinations within the same Schedule shall be held simultaneously.
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Important Dates
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026, Dated 10.06.2026 |
| Starting Date of Online Registration | 10 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 10 July 2026 (Friday), 11:30 PM (IST) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | Within 15 days from the last date of online application |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 10 July 2026 (closing date of online application) |
| OBC Certificate Validity | NCL-OBC certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 |
| Written Test / Interview Schedule | To be notified separately on sanskrit.nic.in |
How to Apply for Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the CU Chayan Portal at https://curec.samarth.ac.in/ (also accessible via www.sanskrit.nic.in under “Recruitment/Notification”)
- Register yourself on the portal — a single registration is sufficient to apply for any or all posts
- After registration, select the post/subject you wish to apply for and access the online application form along with the payment link
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details carefully in the prescribed online format
- Upload clear, high-quality scanned copies of all requisite documents, articles, and publications
- Pay the prescribed application fee online as per your category and post level (Level-10 or Level-13A)
- For each additional subject/post, submit a separate application and separate fee (using the same registration number)
- Carefully review all details — no correction window is provided after final submission
- Submit the online application before the closing date — 10 July 2026, 11:30 PM (IST)
- Take a printout of the duly signed application along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents and proof of fee payment
- Send the hard copy via Registered Post to: “The Registrar, Central Sanskrit University, 56-57, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058” — it must reach the University within 15 days from the last date of online application, with the envelope clearly superscribed with the Advertisement Number and the name of the post/subject applied for
Important: Candidates currently in government/PSU service must also forward the hard copy through proper channel along with a Vigilance Clearance Certificate. At least one of the following must reach CSU before the written test/interview — (i) application through proper channel, or (ii) NOC along with Vigilance Clearance Certificate. The remaining documents, including APARs for the last 5 years, must follow within the stipulated time.
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Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted Online Application Form (duly signed)
- Self-attested copies of all Educational Qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Self-attested copies of NET/Ph.D./Experience Certificates as applicable
- Proof of payment of application fee
- Caste/Class Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) — for OBC, the NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026
- EWS Certificate (Income & Assets Certificate) valid for the current financial year, issued by Competent Authority, for EWS category candidates
- Valid Disability Certificate (minimum 40% benchmark disability) — for PwBD category candidates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — for candidates currently employed with Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate — for candidates currently in service
- Self-declaration format for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
- Self-attested recent passport-size photographs (matching the uploaded photo)
Central Sanskrit University 2026 – Important Disqualification Conditions
The following categories of persons shall NOT be eligible to apply for any position under this notification:
- Persons disqualified under applicable Government/University rules due to conviction or pending criminal proceedings
- Persons of unsound mind, questionable conduct, or not medically fit to perform duties
- Persons who have contracted a marriage with a person having a living spouse (subject to exemptions permissible under personal law)
- Persons who are not citizens of India
- Any other category disqualified by Govt. of India/State Govt./UGC from time to time
Central Sanskrit University 2026 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification PDF
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online (CU Chayan Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| CSU Official Website | www.sanskrit.nic.in |
| Technical Support Email | support-recruitment@sanskrit.ac.in |
FAQs – Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026
Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 is an official notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 10.06.2026) issued by the Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, for filling Teaching and Other Academic Posts. A total of 90 vacancies have been advertised — 23 posts of Associate Professor (Level-13A) under Part-A, and 67 posts of Assistant Professor, Assistant Director (Physical Education & Sports), and Assistant Librarian (Level-10) under Part-B. These posts are campus-specific, distributed across Vedvyas Campus (Himachal Pradesh), Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus (Uttarakhand), and Ekalavya Campus (Tripura). Out of the total vacancies, 07 posts are reserved exclusively for PwBD candidates.
Online registration for Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 started on 10 June 2026 (Wednesday) and the last date for submission of the online application is 10 July 2026 (Friday) by 11:30 PM (IST), after which the application link will be disabled. After submitting the online application, candidates must also send a duly signed hard copy along with self-attested documents and proof of fee payment to the Registrar, CSU, New Delhi via Registered Post, which must reach the University within 15 days from the last date of online application. The cut-off date for determining eligibility in all respects is the closing date of the online application, i.e., 10 July 2026.
For Level-10 posts (Assistant Professor/Director/Librarian), UR/OBC/EWS candidates must pay a total fee of ₹1,500/- (₹1,000/- application fee + ₹500/- processing charges), while SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Transgender candidates pay only ₹500/- as processing charges. For Level-13A posts (Associate Professor), UR/OBC/EWS candidates must pay a total fee of ₹2,000/- (₹1,000/- application fee + ₹1,000/- processing charges), while SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Transgender candidates pay only ₹1,000/- as processing charges. Fee must be paid through online mode only, and a separate fee is required for each subject/post applied for.
For Associate Professor (Level-13A) posts, no written examination is conducted. Selection is made through shortlisting based on UGC regulations, followed by Assessment Criteria (Video Presentation, Research Skill & PPT Presentation) and a Face-to-Face Interview. For Assistant Professor and other Level-10 posts, a written test consisting of OMR-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and a Descriptive Test (for Research Aptitude and Writing Skills) is conducted for shortlisting purposes, followed by Assessment Criteria, Document Verification, and Interview. If the number of eligible candidates for a subject is less than 20, the University may dispense with the written test and directly proceed to Assessment Criteria and Interview.
Candidates can choose any one of the notified Examination Centres — Delhi, Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata, or Bengaluru — irrespective of which post(s)/campus they have applied for. Examinations for the advertised subjects are organised into three Schedules. Candidates may apply for and appear in examinations for subjects falling under different Schedules, but cannot appear for more than one examination within the same Schedule. Candidates applying for more than one post are advised to select only one examination city to avoid scheduling conflicts. The University will try to conduct examinations for different subjects in separate time slots wherever possible.
Yes. The posts advertised under this notification are campus-specific. Selected candidates will be appointed to the respective campus indicated in the vacancy table — Vedvyas Campus (Himachal Pradesh), Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus (Uttarakhand), or Ekalavya Campus (Tripura). Due to academic and administrative requirements, selected candidates shall normally be required to serve at their initial place of posting for a minimum period of 10 years, or as prescribed by the University, and requests for transfer on personal grounds during this period shall not normally be entertained. However, the University reserves the right to transfer any employee in the interest of administration or academic requirements.
Yes, a candidate can apply for any or all posts/subjects, subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions for each. One registration on the CU Chayan Portal is sufficient — for subsequent posts/subjects, the candidate need not register again and can proceed with the same registration number. However, a separate application and separate prescribed fee must be paid for each subject/post applied for. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to apply correctly against the post and reserved category notified — any application with incorrect or mismatched information will become infructuous without further correspondence.
OBC candidates must produce a valid NCL-OBC certificate in the format prescribed by DoP&T (O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 30.05.2014). Since the vacancies are advertised in financial year 2026-27, only NCL-OBC certificates issued on or after 01.04.2026 will be considered valid; certificates issued before this date will not be accepted, and such candidates will be treated as UR. EWS candidates must submit a valid Income and Assets Certificate for the current financial year, issued by a Competent Authority (such as District Magistrate, Tehsildar, or SDM), on or before the last date of online application. Failure to produce a valid certificate will result in the candidate being treated as UR.