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Chitkara University est. 1998 · Punjab
Now hiringSummer 2026
Careers · Open positions · 15

Now hiring.
Always learning.

Fifteen positions open across faculty, research, administration, athletics and facilities — each one a chance to shape what the next decade of Chitkara looks like.

Main campus · Rajpura, PunjabUGC Section 2(f) & 22(1) · NAAC accredited · 30 km from Chandigarh
NOW HIRING
UX/UI – Associate ProfessorAssistant Professor – Computational BiologyDirector of Financial AidPostdoctoral Research Associate – Materials ChemistryLecturer in Comparative LiteratureHead Coach – Women's RowingSenior Research Software EngineerAssistant Director – Undergraduate AdmissionsUX/UI – Associate ProfessorAssistant Professor – Computational BiologyDirector of Financial AidPostdoctoral Research Associate – Materials ChemistryLecturer in Comparative LiteratureHead Coach – Women's RowingSenior Research Software EngineerAssistant Director – Undergraduate Admissions
AboutChitkara University

The best university
in Punjab.

A government-recognized university with the right to confer degrees under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956 — and a sprawling campus equidistant from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ambala and Patiala.

FIG. — Main campus, Rajpura, Punjab250 acres · 30km from Chandigarh
Established
1998
Recognition
UGC 2(f)
From Chandigarh
30 km
Campus
250 acres
Programs
Multi-disc.

The University offers multi-disciplinary programs, all of which are designed to be industry-relevant. As a result of this student-centric approach, Chitkara University is renowned as one of the best private universities in the North India region. Curriculum is delivered in spacious, amphitheatre-style classrooms — fitted with modern ICT equipment — and in well-equipped, modern laboratories.

At the centre of the University's philosophical core is the commitment to excellence in education. It is this strong academic heritage, and such firmness on matters of principle, that has seen it grow from strength to strength in a remarkably short span of time.

Why Chitkara

Chitkara University, Punjab is a leading non-profit private University of India with a 'state of the heart' campus located 30 kms from Chandigarh. Since inception, Chitkara Education has been different. Our students have been different. So are our faculty, our academic strengths and our outlook on teaching and learning — the unique difference being that Chitkara has been established and managed by passionate academicians with the sole mission of making each and every student industry-ready.

Most of our academic programs are ranked among the best in the country, which speaks volumes about our strong academic heritage, highly committed faculty, extensive industry collaborations, and strong campus recruitment.

Life @ Chitkara

The Chitkara way of life.

A spread · Culture · People · Place
On campusRajpura · Punjab
There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.— Albert Einstein
Pg. 24 / Life04 / 08

The way
we live.

The Chitkara way is simple. We follow the road where everything is a miracle — opportunities waiting to be explored, ideas waiting to be born. We seek people who are high on life: driven by passion, anchored in team spirit, and committed to the cause of education.

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People Philosophy

The heart and soul of Chitkara University. Our structure is designed to enhance every individual's ability — from policies, to environment, to culture. Backed by the richness of Chitkara's heritage, we strive to provide the best opportunities for showcasing talent, whether it's technical expertise, engineering skills, or creative capability.

Our transparent HR policies clearly lay down career paths and incentives for every role, with values that emphasize respect for the individual, pay for performance, teamwork, excellence, and trust.

The Other Side

Apart from work, another important driving force at Chitkara is fun. Annual picnics, festival celebrations, cultural activities, and sports tournaments form an integral part of our work culture. Philanthropic efforts include blood donation camps, marathon participation, and collection drives.

These words take on greater dimension in practice — and that is what gives Chitkara its edge. Involved and caring is what describes everyone who works with us. At Chitkara Universe, we don't just provide a job. We appreciate and honor commitment. We nurture families. We build individual success.

All open positions

Browse every role across the university.

UX/UI – Associate Professor

Chitkara Design School
Type
Faculty · Full-time
Location
Rajpura

Assistant Professor – Computational Biology

School of Natural Sciences
Type
Faculty · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Director of Financial Aid

Office of Enrollment
Type
Administration · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Materials Chemistry

School of Natural Sciences
Type
Research · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Lecturer in Comparative Literature

School of Humanities
Type
Faculty · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Head Coach – Women's Rowing

Department of Athletics
Type
Athletics · Full-time
Location
Riverside Boathouse

Senior Research Software Engineer

Chitkara Center for Data & Society
Type
Research · Full-time
Location
Hybrid

Assistant Director – Undergraduate Admissions

Office of Enrollment
Type
Administration · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Grounds & Horticulture Specialist

Facilities Services
Type
Facilities · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Visiting Assistant Professor – Studio Art

School of Arts
Type
Faculty · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Library Cataloging Specialist

Chitkara University Libraries
Type
Administration · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Student Worker — Writing Center Tutor

Center for Writing & Rhetoric
Type
Student Workers · Part-time
Location
Main Campus

Associate Professor of Public Health

School of Public Health
Type
Faculty · Full-time
Location
Medical Campus

HVAC Mechanic II

Facilities Services
Type
Facilities · Full-time
Location
Main Campus

Postdoctoral Fellow in Renaissance Studies

Wexler Humanities Institute
Type
Research · Full-time
Location
Main Campus
Why join us

More than a job —
a place to do your best work.

Chitkara University · Punjab campus
01

Free Transport

Free bus service for commuting to campus, with routes from select cities across the region.

02

Contributory Provident Fund

All employees covered under the University's C.P.F. scheme.

03

Accidental Insurance

Coverage under the University's accidental insurance policy.

04

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid vacation days accrued by years of service and seniority.

05

Wellness Programs

Coordinated programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Hiring Process · Six steps

From application to first day.

What to expect after you hit "Apply" — a clear, calibrated process designed to be straightforward for you and rigorous for us.

Step / 01
Application

Browse current openings and apply to the role that best matches your profile.

Step / 02
Screening

Your profile is reviewed against the requirements for the specific position.

Step / 03
Intimation

You'll hear from us by phone or email with details on the interview schedule.

Step / 04
Interview

Expect 1–3 rounds of interviews, calibrated to the role.

Step / 05
Verification

If selected, we run a standard background verification.

Step / 06
Joining

Welcome to the Chitkara family. We stay close through your first weeks.

Employee Speak

In their own words.

04 voices · Faculty, Staff, Research
"

What kept me here for eight years isn't a single thing — it's the room to teach the way I believe in, the labs I asked for and got, and colleagues who actually read each other's papers.

AR
Anjali Rao
Associate Professor · School of Engineering
8 years at Chitkara
"

I came from corporate L&D and expected to slow down. Instead I run programs at a pace that would be impossible elsewhere.

VK
Vikram Khanna
Senior Manager · Placements & Industry Liaison
5 years at Chitkara
"

Students walk in not knowing what a CNC router is and leave running their own studios. Watching that happen is amazing.

MS
Meera Sharma
Lab Engineer · Chitkara Design School
3 years at Chitkara
"

The grants pipeline here is real, the PhD students are sharper than I expected, and nobody flinches when a project pivots.

DT
Dr. Daniel Thomas
Research Lead · Centre for Sustainable Computing
6 years at Chitkara
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