Central University of Karnataka — Recruitment of Non-Teaching Posts
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK), Kalaburagi, has announced a comprehensive recruitment drive for Non-Teaching posts under Groups A, B, and C on a regular basis. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens (including eligible OCI) through the university’s Samarth portal. The recruitment spans a range of operational, administrative, and support roles—including positions on Direct Recruitment and Deputation basis—offering 7th CPC pay levels, statutory age relaxations as per GoI/UGC norms, and a structured selection process (written test/skill test/interview, as applicable). Candidates must submit the online form and dispatch the signed hard copy with enclosures to the University by the stipulated deadline. Read the essential details below before applying.
🔎 Quick Overview
| Recruiter | Central University of Karnataka (CUK), Kalaburagi |
| Notification No. & Date | 38/2025 — 01 October 2025 |
| Post Categories | Group A, Group B, Group C (Regular) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 (aggregate across Groups A/B/C) |
| Mode | Online application (Samarth) + Compulsory hard-copy submission |
| Pay Matrix | 7th CPC Levels (post-wise; see Salary block) |
| Selection | Written test / Skill test / Interview, as applicable |
Reservation, age relaxations, and other service conditions are per GoI/UGC/DoPT norms.
⏳ Age Limits (as on last date)
| Internal Audit Officer / Executive Engineer / Private Secretary (Deputation) | Up to 56 years |
| Assistant Registrar (PRO) / Medical Officer (Male) | 40 years |
| Personal Assistant | 35 years |
| All listed Group-C posts (e.g., Security Inspector, Lab/Library Asst., UDC/LDC, Attendants, Cook, Dresser) | 32 years |
Relaxations: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (Group A/B: 5 yrs; Group C: 10 yrs); combined relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-PwBD as per GoI/DoPT/UGC norms.
💳 Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹1,000
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted
Fee is non-refundable. Apply separately (and pay separately, if applicable) for each post.
💼 Salary (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
| Internal Audit Officer | Level 12 (₹78,800–2,09,200) |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level 11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) |
| Assistant Registrar (PRO) | Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) |
| Private Secretary | Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Personal Assistant | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Security Inspector | Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300) |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
| UDC / LDC / Attendants / Cook / Dresser | As per 7th CPC for respective posts (e.g., LDC typically Level 2; Attendants typically Level 1) |
Exact level for each Group-C post is as per the notification and University/GoI rules.
📝 How to Apply
- Register/sign in on the University’s Samarth portal and select the exact post and recruitment mode (Direct/Deputation) matching your eligibility.
- Fill personal, academic, and experience details carefully; qualification, age, and experience are reckoned on the last date of online application.
- Upload scanned photo/signature and self-attested certificates (education, category, experience, NOC for in-service, PwBD, etc.) in prescribed formats/sizes.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the portal and submit the application.
- Print the submitted form, sign with date/place, and dispatch the hard copy with enclosures to the Registrar/Recruitment Cell so as to reach within the stipulated time.
- In-service candidates must also ensure forwarding through proper channel (with ACRs/experience/NOC as required) within the specified window.
Applications without either the online submission or the timely hard-copy submission are liable to be rejected.
🎯 Selection Process
Shortlisting will follow the eligibility criteria and University norms; Written Test / Skill Test / Interview will be conducted as applicable for each post. The detailed syllabus/pattern, marks, and duration for tests will be notified separately on the University website. Lists of eligible/shortlisted candidates, schedules, and instructions will be communicated via website/email only. Canvassing is disqualifying. SC/ST/PwBD outstation candidates called for interview may receive travel concession as per rules (if unemployed and otherwise eligible).
📅 Important Dates
| Opening of Online Application (Samarth) | 01-Oct-2025, 00:00 Hrs |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 30-Oct-2025, 23:59 Hrs |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard-copy (with enclosures) | 10-Nov-2025, 5:30 PM |
Keep checking the University website and your registered email for updates, corrigenda, and test schedules.
📥 Important Links (Official)
Use only the official portals to apply and track updates.
