Project Staff Recruitment 2026 at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP), Vizianagaram

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Research Scientist-I and Project Technical Support-III vacancies in Vizianagaram. Check eligibility, qualifications, age limit, salary up to Rs. 56,000 and application process. Last date: 20 November 2026.

Date Posted: 12th November 2026

Organization: Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP), Transit Campus, Cantonment, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Organization Profile:

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) was established in 2019 by the Government of India to promote higher education among tribal communities. The university operates from its transit campus at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, and is funded by the Central Government through the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its jurisdiction extends throughout Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on providing quality higher education and research opportunities.

Employment Type: Temporary (Project-Based – Initially Six Months).

Job Details

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh invites applications from eligible candidates for the following project positions under the research project:

Project Title: “Development of an Optimal Model for Sickle Cell Disease Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care: An Implementation Research Study”

Reservation Details:

• Unreserved (UR): 01

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 01

OBC, SC, ST and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

Educational Qualifications:

– Postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines:

• Anthropology

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Public Health

• Social Welfare and Rural Management

• Rural Development

• Other relevant Life Science subjects.

Experience Required:

• At least two years of post-qualification experience exclusively in community-based health research.

• Research publications are required.

2. Project Technical Support-III

Educational Qualifications:

Candidates must possess either of the following:

Option 1:

– M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology, Social Work, Public Health (MPH), Social Welfare and Rural Management, Rural Development, other Social Sciences or Life Sciences, along with experience in community-based health research.

OR

Option 2:

– Graduation in Nursing or Dental Sciences with three years of experience in community-based health research.

Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

– OBC candidates applying for Project Technical Support-III are eligible for 3 years of age relaxation.

Candidate Profile and Job Responsibilities

The university is looking for candidates who can undertake field-based research activities in tribal areas of Alluri Seetharama Raju (ASR) district.

Selected candidates should be able to:

1. Stay in tribal areas of Alluri Seetharama Raju district for project coordination and field activities.

2. Coordinate with the Government health system.

3. Collect data related to the National Sickle Cell Disease Mission from Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Health & Wellness Centres.

4. Conduct training programmes and sensitisation activities in healthcare facilities.

5. Mobilise and sensitise local communities regarding sickle cell disease screening, diagnosis and treatment.

6. Coordinate fieldwork and community-based research activities.

Desirable Skill: Candidates who can speak Telugu will be preferred.

Salary Details

Note: House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be provided as admissible under the applicable project rules.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Screening of applications received through email.

2. Shortlisting based on the eligibility criteria mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.

3. Interview for shortlisted candidates.

4. Interview invitations will be communicated through email only.

5. Verification of original educational and experience certificates at the time of appointment.

Job Location

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Fieldwork Location: Alluri Seetharama Raju (ASR) district, Andhra Pradesh.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) through email, along with scanned copies of the required certificates and supporting documents.

Application Procedure

1. Read the official recruitment notification carefully.

2. Check the educational qualifications, experience and age requirements for the desired post.

3. Download the prescribed application form (Annexure-I).

4. Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details.

5. Attach a recent passport-size photograph.

6. Scan your educational certificates, mark sheets and relevant experience certificates.

7. Include research publication details and category certificates, if applicable.

8. Send the completed application form and supporting documents to the project email address.

9. Submit a separate email application for each post if applying for both positions.

10. Keep checking your email and the university website for interview updates.

Candidates applying for multiple posts must send separate emails for each post. If more than one post is mentioned in a single email, only the first post mentioned will be considered.

Application Email: icmrnhrp@gmail.com

Last Date: 20th November 2026.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Prescribed application form (Annexure-I) with a recent photograph.

• Proof of date of birth.

• Educational certificates and mark sheets from Class X onwards.

• Experience certificates showing community-based health research experience.

• Research publication details and supporting documents.

• OBC/SC/ST category certificate, if applicable.

• Government-issued identity proof.

• Original educational and experience certificates.

• Self-attested copies of supporting documents for verification.

Important Links

Organization Address

Dr. Parikipandla Sridevi (Principal Investigator),
Department of Biotechnology,
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh,
Transit Campus, Cantonment,
Vizianagaram – 535003,
Andhra Pradesh, India.