CSJMU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 — Server Administrator, Technical Assistant, DEO, AI Developer & More, Apply now

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur has invited online applications for 18 contractual Non-Teaching posts — Senior/Junior Server Administrator, Technical Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Junior Establishment Officer, AI Developer, and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator — under the Self-Finance Scheme (SFS), Advertisement No. CSJMU/SFS/973/2026. Qualification ranges from a 3-year Diploma to postgraduate-level IT experience, depending on the post. Online applications close on 30 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Senior Server Administrator (1 post) — Graduation/postgraduation in IT or a related field, with 4 years' hands-on Data Center Operations experience and proficiency in cloud tech, Active Directory, virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware), Linux/Windows server administration, Sophos Firewall, SAN storage, and IT infrastructure monitoring.
• Junior Server Administrator (1 post) — Graduation/Diploma with 2 years' relevant experience, plus knowledge of Microsoft, Active Directory, virtualization, and Linux/Windows servers.
• Technical Assistant (2 posts) — a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CAD software and CNC programming knowledge preferred.
• Data Entry Operator (9 posts) — a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with a CCC Certificate or DCA and at least 2 years' experience, plus sound MS Office knowledge.
• Junior Establishment Officer (2 posts) — a Bachelor's degree (minimum 50% marks) in any discipline, with 3-5 years' administrative/office-management experience.
• AI Developer / AI Implementation Coder (2 posts) — a BCA/B.Tech (Computer Science/IT)/B.E. (CSE) or equivalent degree, with basic-to-intermediate Python and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) desirable.
• Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator (1 post) — 15 years' experience in Physiotherapy with a degree, or 20 years' clinical/supervisory experience in a university/government hospital Physiotherapy department, with State Medical Faculty registration.

The 9 Data Entry Operator posts are further split by department: Computer Science & Engineering (1), Computer Application (2), Electrical Engineering (1), Mechanical Engineering (1), and Vocational Studies (1) — the remaining 3 posts' departmental split isn't confirmed in the available source material.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification and experience vary sharply by post — see the list above for your specific target role's requirement. Experience and qualifications are reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application form, 30 September 2026.

No specific minimum or maximum age limit is stated in the notification. The contractual appointment period is 3 years, and the notification specifies this appointment will not extend beyond age 60.

Since three qualification levels (diploma, graduate, and postgraduate) apply across these seven posts with no single primary one, check the post-wise list above for the requirement that matches your background.

Salary & Pay Scale

These are fixed monthly remuneration ranges under the Self-Finance Scheme, not a standard pay-matrix scale: Technical Assistant and Data Entry Operator each get ₹20,000–25,000, Junior Server Administrator gets ₹25,000–35,000, AI Developer gets ₹30,000–50,000 (negotiable for deserving candidates), Junior Establishment Officer gets ₹35,000–50,000, Senior Server Administrator gets ₹38,000–45,000, and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator gets ₹40,000–55,000 (negotiable for deserving candidates). Since this is contractual SFS pay rather than a regular university pay scale, don't expect additional Central/State Government allowances on top of these figures unless stated otherwise at the interview stage.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• General/UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000
• SC/ST: ₹750

Fee is paid online along with the application, and is non-refundable once submitted. If you apply for more than one post, you must apply separately and pay the fee for each application.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official university website, www.csjmu.ac.in (or www.kanpuruniversity.org), and open the Samarth-based online application portal.
2. Read the General Information and Instructions carefully before filling the form.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details — once submitted, entries cannot be changed, so verify everything before final submission.
4. Upload scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents for your claims (eligibility, achievements, publications — first page only, where applicable); a single merged PDF is suggested for mark sheets and certificates/degrees.
5. If you're SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), also enclose a hard copy of your Caste/Income Certificate on the prescribed Uttar Pradesh Government format at application or interview time.
6. If you're already employed, submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of online application or interview.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online (₹1,000 or ₹750) with your application.
8. Submit before 30 September 2026.

Fill in absolute numerical values (not decimals or fractions) wherever the online form asks for numbers, as specifically instructed in the notification.

How Are Candidates Selected

Server Administrator, Technical Assistant, Data Entry Operator: Skill Test plus Written Examination.

Junior Establishment Officer: Written Examination, Presentation, and Interview, weighted 60:20:20.

AI Developer / AI Implementation Coder: Interview only.

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator: Skill Assessment plus Interview.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, for any post.

Why This Job Matters

CSJMU, Kanpur (formerly Kanpur University) is one of Uttar Pradesh's major state universities, and this recruitment spans its School of Engineering & Technology, School of Health Sciences, School of Hotel Management, and School of Business Management. What's notable here is the mix — from a fairly traditional Data Entry Operator role to a dedicated AI Developer/AI Implementation Coder post, showing how state universities are now hiring for AI and machine-learning skills alongside standard administrative and technical support roles.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: The Data Entry Operator and Technical Assistant posts suit candidates with a Bachelor's degree or Diploma and a couple of years of relevant experience who want university-based contract work in Kanpur; the AI Developer post suits a fresh Computer Science/IT graduate with genuine Python and ML-framework familiarity, since it's selected by interview only rather than a written test.

Who should think twice: These are all contractual SFS appointments for 3 years, not permanent university posts, and the notification explicitly states no claim for regular appointment or regularisation will be entertained at any stage — go in with that expectation set correctly. Most posts (all except AI Developer) also require real prior work experience, so this isn't a broadly fresher-friendly notification despite a couple of accessible entry points.

Practical tip: Since your application data can't be edited after submission, and CSJMU explicitly asks for absolute numerical values (not decimals or fractions) in the form, draft your experience-years and qualification-percentage entries on paper first and round them the way the form expects before you start filling it in online — a small formatting mismatch here isn't fixable after you hit submit.

Documents Required

• Scanned PDF copies of documents supporting your eligibility claims (mark sheets, degrees/certificates — merged into a single PDF is suggested)
• Achievement and publication proof (first page only, where applicable)
• Caste/Income Certificate on the prescribed Uttar Pradesh Government format, for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently employed, submitted at application or interview time
• Documents supporting your specific post's essential qualification and experience (e.g., ITI/Diploma certificate for Technical Assistant, CCC/DCA certificate for Data Entry Operator, State Medical Faculty registration for Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator)

What Happens After Selection

The appointment is contractual under the Self-Finance Scheme for 3 years, not extending beyond age 60, with no claim for regular appointment or regularisation entertained at any stage. If any submitted document is found false, fake, or incorrect at any stage of verification — before or after appointment — the appointment will be terminated. The university reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post, choose not to fill a position, or increase/decrease the number of posts, at any time without assigning a reason.

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for CSJMU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026?

Online applications close on 30 September 2026. The application window opened on 31 August 2026.

How many vacancies are there, and for which posts?

18 posts across seven designations: Senior Server Administrator (1), Junior Server Administrator (1), Technical Assistant (2), Data Entry Operator (9), Junior Establishment Officer (2), AI Developer/AI Implementation Coder (2), and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator (1).

Can a Diploma holder apply?

Yes, for Technical Assistant (3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering) and optionally for Junior Server Administrator (Graduation/Diploma accepted). Every other post requires at least a Bachelor's degree.

Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?

₹1,000 for General/UR/OBC/EWS, ₹750 for SC/ST, paid online with the application. It is non-refundable once submitted.

Is this a permanent university job?

No. All 18 posts are contractual under the Self-Finance Scheme for 3 years (not extending beyond age 60), and the notification explicitly states no claim for regular appointment or regularisation will be entertained.

Is the selection process the same for every post?

No. It differs by post — a Skill Test plus Written Examination for Server Administrator/Technical Assistant/Data Entry Operator, Written Exam + Presentation + Interview for Junior Establishment Officer, Interview only for AI Developer, and Skill Assessment plus Interview for Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator.

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

No specific minimum or maximum age is stated in the notification — only that the 3-year contract term will not extend beyond age 60.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but you must apply separately with a separate application fee for each post.

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