Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 - Introduction
The Central Sanskrit University has released the official notification for Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for various non teaching staff posts across its campuses in India. A total of 144 vacancies have been announced for positions such as Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Assistant, Clerk, Stenographer, MTS, Driver, and more. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th pass to postgraduate level to secure a government job in a reputed central university. Under this Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026, candidates will be selected through a written test followed by skill test and/or interview depending on the post. The application process started on 16 March 2026 and has been extended till 20 May 2026, giving applicants sufficient time to apply. Interested candidates must complete the online application through the SAMARTH portal and also send a hard copy of the application to the university address within the prescribed timeline. This non teaching staff recruitment includes multiple pay levels ranging from Level-1 to Level-14, offering attractive salary packages as per 7th CPC.
Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Sanskrit University |
| Post Name | Non Teaching Staff |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 144 |
| Application Mode | Online & Hard Copy |
| Job Location | Across India |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Level-14 | 01 | - | - | - | - | 01 |
| Assistant Registrar | Level-10 | 02 | - | - | - | - | 02 |
| System Analyst | Level-10 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
| Section Officer | Level-07 | 08 | 01 | - | 02 | - | 11 |
| Nursing Officer | Level-07 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
| Assistant | Level-06 | 05 | 01 | - | 03 | 01 | 10 |
| Guest House Manager | Level-06 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
| Junior Engineer | Level-06 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
| Personal Assistant | Level-06 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
| Professional Assistant | Level-06 | 01 | - | - | 02 | 01 | 04 |
| Technical Assistant (Edu Lab) | Level-05 | 02 | 01 | - | - | - | 03 |
| Technical Assistant (Computer) | Level-05 | 02 | 01 | - | 01 | - | 04 |
| Stenographer | Level-04 | 06 | - | 01 | - | 01 | 08 |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level-04 | 09 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 16 |
| Library Assistant | Level-04 | 01 | - | - | - | - | 01 |
| Lower Division Clerk | Level-02 | 16 | 06 | 01 | 08 | 04 | 35 |
| Driver | Level-02 | - | - | - | 01 | - | 01 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-01 | 09 | 03 | 03 | 04 | 03 | 22 |
| Library Attendant | Level-01 | 04 | 02 | - | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| Medical Attendant/Dresser | Level-01 | 03 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
PwBD Reserved (Horizontal) + ESM
| Post Name | Pw BD Category | ESM |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer | 01 (d & e) | 01 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 01 (c) | 01 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 01 (a), 01 (d & e) | 04 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 01 (b) | 03 |
| Library Attendant | - | 01 |
| Assistant | 01 (a) | - |
| Professional Assistant | 01 (b) | - |
| Total | 07 | 10 |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility : Post-wise
For Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026, the qualifications and eligibility criteria for all non teaching staff posts are as follows. Candidates are also advised to refer to CSU Recruitment Rules (CRR-2025) for detailed provisions. The post of Registrar (Level-14: 1,44,200 – 2,18,200) requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor in Academic Level-11 or 8 years in Level-12 including Associate Professor with experience in educational administration, OR comparable experience in research institutions/higher education, OR 15 years of administrative experience with 8 years as Deputy Registrar or equivalent. The appointment is through Direct/Deputation for 5 years or till 62 years. Deputation candidates must hold an analogous post or have 8 years’ experience in Pay Level-12. The post of Assistant Registrar (Level-10: 56,100 – 1,77,500) requires a Master’s degree with 55% marks. Selection is through All India open competition (written test + interview). Deputation candidates must hold analogous posts or have 5 years of service in Level-7/8 in Govt./University/Autonomous bodies with computer knowledge. The post of System Analyst (Level-10) requires B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Electronics with 5 years programming experience in C/C++/JAVA, MySQL/Oracle/PHP on Windows/Linux/Unix platforms, OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc/MCA with 3 years similar experience. The post of Section Officer (Level-7) requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience as Assistant (Level-6) or 8 years as UDC (Level-4) in Govt./PSU/University. Candidates must have computer proficiency, noting and drafting skills. Deputation candidates must hold similar posts or 3 years in Level-6. The post of Nursing Officer (Level-7) requires B.Sc Nursing (Hons/Regular/Post Basic) with registration as RN/RM and 6 months’ experience in a 50-bedded hospital, OR Diploma in General Nursing with RN/RM registration and 2.5 years’ experience. The post of Assistant (Level-6) requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience as UDC or equivalent in Govt./PSU or reputed companies. Candidates must have typing skills, computer knowledge, noting and drafting. The post of Guest House Manager (Level-6) requires a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management with 1 year experience OR Diploma with 2 years experience, along with computer knowledge. The post of Junior Engineer (Level-6) requires a Degree in Engineering with 1 year experience OR Diploma in Engineering with 3 years’ experience in CPWD/PWD/Govt./PSU/University or reputed companies. The post of Personal Assistant (Level-6) requires a Bachelor’s degree, stenography speed of 100 wpm, typing speed of 35/30 wpm (English/Hindi), computer knowledge, and 2 years’ experience. Deputation allowed for similar posts. Skill test includes dictation (10 min @100 wpm) and transcription (40 min English / 55 min Hindi). Desirable: good communication skills. The post of Professional Assistant (Level-6) requires a Master’s in Library Science with 2 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s in Library Science with 3 years’ experience. Deputation allowed with 5 years’ service as Semi Professional Assistant. Computer knowledge required. The post of Technical Assistant (Education Lab) (Level-5) requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in laboratory instruments in Govt./PSU/University. The post of Technical Assistant (Computer Lab) (Level-5) requires B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT OR M.Sc/MCA with 2 years’ experience in relevant field. The post of Stenographer (Level-4) requires a Bachelor’s degree, stenography speed of 80 wpm, typing speed of 35/30 wpm, and computer knowledge. Skill test includes dictation (10 min 80 wpm) and transcription (50 min English / 65 min Hindi). Desirable: good communication skills. The post of Upper Division Clerk (Level-4) requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience as LDC, typing speed (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi), and computer proficiency. The post of Library Assistant (Level-4) requires a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, typing speed of 30 wpm, and computer knowledge. The post of Lower Division Clerk (Level-2) requires a Bachelor’s degree, typing speed of 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi (10500/9000 KDPH), and computer knowledge. The post of Driver (Level-2) requires 10th pass, valid commercial driving license (Light/Medium/Heavy vehicles), knowledge of motor mechanism, and 5 years driving experience. The post of Multi Tasking Staff (Level-1) requires 10th pass OR ITI qualification. The post of Library Attendant (Level-1) requires 12th pass, certificate in Library Science, 1 year experience in library, and basic computer knowledge. The post of Medical Attendant/Dresser (Level-1) requires 12th pass with Science, 1 year experience in hospital/diagnostic center, and basic computer knowledge.
Age Limit
The age limit for Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026 varies depending on the post. The age will be calculated as on 16 April 2026, and relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories. For the post of Registrar, the preferred upper age limit is below 57 years. However, candidates applying through deputation must generally be below 58 years as per rules. For the posts of Assistant Registrar and System Analyst, the maximum age limit is 40 years. For the posts of Section Officer, Nursing Officer, Assistant, Guest House Manager, Junior Engineer, Personal Assistant, and Professional Assistant, the upper age limit is 35 years. For the posts of Technical Assistant (Shikshashastra/Education Lab), Technical Assistant (Computer Lab), Stenographer, Upper Division Clerk, Library Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, Driver, Multi-Tasking Staff, Library Attendant, and Medical Attendant/Dresser, the maximum age limit is 32 years.
Selection Process for non teaching staff
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Eligible candidates will first appear for a Written Examination (OMR based / Descriptive).
- 2
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the written test.
- 3
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Skill Test and/or Interview, depending on the post.
- 4
For posts with deputation mode, candidates will be considered based on eligibility and service records.
- 5
Final selection will be made based on performance in the applicable stages and eligibility criteria.
How to Apply for Central Sanskrit University Recruitment 2026
- 1Visit the official CSU website: www.sanskrit.nic.in and go to the “Recruitment/Notification” section.
- 2Register and apply online through the SAMARTH portal: https://sanskritnt.samarth.edu.in/
- 3Fill the application form carefully and upload clear, high-quality scanned copies of all required documents.
- 4Pay the prescribed application fee online through the payment link available in the application portal.
- 5After successful submission, take a printout of the application form and sign it.
- 6Send the signed hard copy along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents through Registered Post within 15 days from the last date of online application (04 June 2026) to the appropriate address: For Registrar Post: The Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, 56-57, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 For All Other Posts: The Registrar, Central Sanskrit University, 56-57, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058
- 7Ensure that the online application is submitted on or before 20 May 2026 (11:30 PM IST).
- 8Both steps (online application + hard copy submission) must be completed within the given timeline. otherwise, the application will be rejected.