Central University of Kashmir Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 HEFA Project Post

Central University of Kashmir (CUK), Department of Civil Engineering, has invited applications for one Research Associate under the HEFA-sponsored project titled “Development and Demonstration of Waste-Derived Geopolymer Technology for Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral Road Infrastructure”. The position is linked to the project led by the Principal Investigator in the Department of Civil Engineering at the university’s Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.

The Research Associate engagement is temporary and contractual for the project period. The notified consolidated remuneration is ₹50,000 per month. The accessible notification copies describe a project duration of three years and state that the engagement can be terminated in accordance with the terms of the project appointment. This is not a regular sanctioned university cadre appointment.

Essential academic eligibility includes an M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering or Transportation Engineering with a CGPA of 6.5 or at least 60% aggregate marks. The candidate must also have a Ph.D. awarded or have submitted the Ph.D. thesis, with proof of thesis submission where applicable. In addition, at least two years of research experience specifically in Geopolymer technology is required, supported by evidence of SCI-indexed publications in which the candidate is an author.

Applications are required through the prescribed university process by 12 October 2026. The indexed copies of the university notice specify dual submission: a completed physical application with self-attested supporting documents to the Principal Investigator, Department of Civil Engineering, Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal, and an online submission through the notified Google Form. Candidates should include qualification records, Ph.D. award/thesis-submission proof, experience certificates and evidence of relevant SCI-indexed publications.

Eligible applications are scrutinized for the prescribed academic and research requirements. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview; the interview schedule is communicated separately. No age limit is stated in the accessible recruitment notice, and no application fee is specified. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview or joining, according to the indexed notice copies.