Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, has released Notification No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 43 Non-Teaching and Academic posts. These positions are for various Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas (ASMs) and Adarsh Sanskrit Shodh Sansthans (ASSSs) across India.
Unlike some central university roles, these appointments are institution-specific under the “Adarsh Scheme,” meaning there is no transfer liability to other locations.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | January 28, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | January 28, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 27, 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | March 10, 2026 (06:00 PM) |
📊 Vacancy & Pay Scale
The 43 vacancies are distributed across several administrative and academic cadres:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Max Age |
| LDC (Lower Division Clerk) | 20 | Level-02 (₹19,900 – 63,200) | 32 Years |
| Assistant | 15 | Level-06 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 35 Years |
| College Librarian | 04 | Level-10 (₹57,700 – 1,82,400) | 35 Years* |
| UDC (Upper Division Clerk) | 02 | Level-04 (₹25,500 – 81,100) | 32 Years |
| Section Officer | 01 | Level-07 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400) | 35 Years |
| Professional Assistant | 01 | Level-06 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 35 Years |
*Librarian age limits are subject to UGC/Government norms.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- LDC: Bachelor’s Degree with typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) and computer proficiency.
- UDC: Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of experience as LDC or equivalent.
- Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree + administrative/clerical experience.
- College Librarian: Master’s Degree in Library Science (55% marks) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Professional Assistant: M.Lib.Sc. or B.Lib.Sc with 3 years of experience.
📝 Selection & Application Process
The selection process generally involves a Written Examination (OMR or Descriptive) followed by a Skill/Typing Test (for LDC/UDC) and Document Verification.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 (₹3000 for Librarian)
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹500 (₹1500 for Librarian)
⚠️ Mandatory Two-Step Submission
- Online: Apply via sanskrit.nic.in.
- Offline: After online submission, you must send a signed hard copy of the application form along with self-attested documents to the Registrar, Central Sanskrit University, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058 via Speed/Registered Post by March 10, 2026.
