Lucknow University Recruitment 2026: Young Professional & Research Assistant Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
The Centre for Development and Policy Research (CDPR), University of Lucknow has invited applications for 24 research posts: 10 Young Professional and 14 Research Assistant. The posts are in a research project funded by the State Transformation Commission, Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is a good chance for postgraduates in social science, statistics or management who want real field research experience. Check more government jobs in Uttar Pradesh on our site.
The pay is ₹50,000 a month for Young Professional and ₹35,000 a month for Research Assistant. These are 11-month contractual jobs, not permanent ones. You must apply by email only, with a detailed CV, by 24 October 2026. Read this article fully so you do not miss any condition. GovtJobsAlert.in brings you every detail from the official advertisement.
What Are the Key Highlights of Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026?
CDPR is a research centre of the University of Lucknow. This advertisement is for research staff in a project funded by the Uttar Pradesh government’s State Transformation Commission. The work includes field surveys, interviews and report writing. A post graduate degree with 55% marks is the basic requirement.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Development and Policy Research (CDPR), University of Lucknow |
| Funded By | State Transformation Commission, Government of U.P. |
| Posts | Young Professional, Research Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual, 11 months |
| Job Location | Lucknow, with field work in designated districts, blocks and villages |
| Application Mode | Email only |
| Last Date | 24 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There for Young Professional and Research Assistant Posts?
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional | 10 | ₹50,000 |
| Research Assistant | 14 | ₹35,000 |
| Total | 24 | – |
The notification gives no category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split of these posts.
What is the Eligibility for Lucknow University Young Professional and Research Assistant 2026?
Both posts need a postgraduate degree with 55% marks. The big difference is NET. For Young Professional, NET qualified is an Essential qualification. For Research Assistant, NET qualified is only Desirable, so a candidate without NET can still apply for that post.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional | Post-graduation in a Social Science, Statistics or Management discipline with 55% marks, and NET qualified | Experience of working in the Development Sector |
| Research Assistant | Post-graduation in a Social Science, Statistics or Management discipline with 55% marks | NET qualified, and experience of working in the Development Sector |
Experience is not compulsory for either post. It is only Desirable. The notification does not state any age limit or age relaxation, so we are not giving one here. Check the official notification PDF in the Essential Links section before you apply.
Which post should you choose? If you have a postgraduate degree with 55% marks and have already cleared NET, you fit both posts, and Young Professional pays more and carries a lead role. If you have not cleared NET, Research Assistant is the post open to you. Do not send an application for Young Professional without NET, because it is listed as Essential there.
Skills Asked For
Both posts ask for knowledge of MS-Office or Google Suite, and data analysis packages like SPSS or Stata. You should also be able to collect primary data from blocks and villages.
What is the Salary for Lucknow University Young Professional and Research Assistant 2026?
Pay is a monthly amount: ₹50,000 for Young Professional and ₹35,000 for Research Assistant. The notification says payment will be based on the satisfactory performance of the candidate. It does not list any other allowance.
| Post | Main Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Young Professional | Lead research efforts, supervise teams, coordinate with the director and consultants, contribute to report writing, co-author journal articles, conduct field surveys and in-depth interviews in the designated districts, and assist in ranking of District, Developing Economic Survey and Development Reports |
| Research Assistant | Lead survey and profiling efforts, lead teams, contribute to report writing, and assist in ranking of District, Developing Economic Survey and Development Reports |
If you want to grow in policy research, this is a useful first step. Remember the job is temporary and contractual for a period of 11 months. Also note that the Young Professional role includes supervising teams and co-authoring journal articles, so it suits candidates who are comfortable with leading and writing.
What is the Selection Process for Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted from the applications received |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview |
| Final Decision | The decision of the Selection Committee is final and binding |
The notification names no other stage. It also says that no TA/DA will be given for attending the interview or selection process, so plan your travel yourself. The notification does not say when the interview will be held, so check your email and the university website regularly after you apply. If you are also tracking other exams, see our latest government job results page.
Important Conditions to Know
- The appointment is purely on a temporary basis.
- Selected candidates will have no right or claim for regularisation or regular or contractual appointment in the centre after the project ends.
- Pay depends on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply for Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026 by Email?
This is an email-only process. There is no online form and no postal address in the notification. Keep your CV ready, with your qualification, marks and experience clearly written, before you send the mail.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download and read the official advertisement (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Choose your post: Young Professional or Research Assistant. Write the post name in your email |
| 3 | Prepare a detailed CV showing your postgraduate marks (55% needed), NET status and any Development Sector experience |
| 4 | Send the application with the CV by email only to director_cdpr@lkouniv.ac.in |
| 5 | Send it by 24 October 2026. The notification says “latest by 24.10.2026” |
Applications by any other mode are not asked for in the notification, so use email only. Keep a copy of the sent mail for your records. Write a clear subject line with the post name, attach your CV in one file, and double-check the email address letter by letter, because a single wrong character means your application never reaches CDPR. Do not wait for the last evening, since mail servers can be slow and the notification gives no extra time.
What are the Important Dates for Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | Not stated in the notification |
| Application Start Date | Not stated in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply (by email) | 24 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | The notification does not mention any application fee |
Lucknow University CDPR Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Lucknow University Official Website
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If you hold a postgraduate degree in a social science, statistics or management discipline, do not wait for the last day. Send your CV well before 24 October 2026, and make sure NET is mentioned if you are going for Young Professional. Since the notification gives no application fee and no age limit, your main task is a clean CV and a correct email. Read the official PDF once more before you hit send. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Uttar Pradesh government job notifications.