CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Central University of Punjab (CUPB) has released notification for 21 teaching faculty posts including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor on a regular basis. Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master's degree (as per UGC regulations) can apply online. Last date to apply is 27 April 2026 (5:00 PM). Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month depending on the post and academic pay level.

Central University of Punjab (CUPB) Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 21 Posts

Central University of Punjab (CUPB), Bathinda has invited online applications for 21 regular faculty positions across multiple departments under Advertisement No. CUPB/26-27/002 dated 04.04.2026. The vacancies cover 12 departments including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Psychology, Applied Agriculture, Biotechnology, Library Science, and more. Selection is based on API scores, academic merit, and interview — there is no written exam. This is a good opportunity for Ph.D. holders and NET-qualified candidates looking for permanent teaching positions in a Central University.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: 4 posts (1 Associate Professor + 3 Assistant Professor)
• Psychology: 2 posts (1 Professor + 1 Associate Professor)
• South & Central Asian Studies: 2 posts (1 Associate Professor + 1 Assistant Professor)
• Applied Agriculture: 1 post (Professor)
• Applied Agriculture (Food Science & Technology): 1 post (Associate Professor)
• Economic Studies: 1 post (Assistant Professor)
• Library & Information Science: 1 post (Associate Professor)
• Performing and Fine Arts: 1 post (Assistant Professor, PwBD reserved)
• Physical Education: 1 post (Assistant Professor)
• Sociology: 1 post (Associate Professor)
• Biotechnology/Bioinformatics: 1 post (Assistant Professor, PwBD reserved)
• Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Centre of Indic Civilization & Religious Studies: 1 post (Associate Professor)
• Education (ITEP — Communicative Skills in English): 1 post (Assistant Professor, PwBD reserved)

Category-wise reservation:

• UR (Unreserved): 8 posts
• OBC: 4 posts
• SC: 3 posts
• ST: 1 post
• EWS: 1 post
• PwBD: 3 posts

Note: Some posts are anticipated vacancies or lien vacancies — details are mentioned against each post in the official notification.

Who Can Apply?

For Professor (Academic Pay Level 14)

• Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant subject with a good academic record as per UGC Regulations 2018
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of teaching and/or research experience, of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Associate Professor
• Research: Published work of high quality, with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals
• API Score: Must meet the API criteria as per UGC Regulations

For Associate Professor (Academic Pay Level 13A)

• Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant field with good academic record
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience, with at least total 6-8 research publications in peer-reviewed journals
• API Score: As prescribed by UGC

For Assistant Professor (Academic Pay Level 10)

• Qualification: Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from a recognised university
• NET/SET: Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009 (amended)
• For AI & ML department: B.E./B.Tech/B.S. and M.E./M.Tech/M.S. or equivalent in relevant branch with first class

For Physical Education posts

• Eligibility as per UGC Regulations plus NCTE Regulations 2014 and amendments

For Education (ITEP) post

• Eligibility as per Appendix-15 of NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Amendment Regulations, 2021

Note: For the Department of Applied Agriculture, additional qualifications such as Master's degree and Ph.D. in Agribusiness or Food Technology/Food Science are required for the post of Professor.

Age Limit

• No age limit mentioned for Professor and Associate Professor posts.
• Maximum age: 64 years — no candidate beyond 64 years of age will be considered for a regular appointment.
• The superannuation age for all posts is 65 years as per UGC norms.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates who wish to apply for any unreserved post will not get any relaxation in marks/degrees/diploma/NET etc. and age etc.

Salary

• Professor: Entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200 per month in Academic Pay Level 14 as per 7th CPC
• Associate Professor: Entry pay of Rs. 1,31,100 per month in Academic Pay Level 13A as per 7th CPC
• Assistant Professor: Entry pay of Rs. 57,700 per month in Academic Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules
• Higher initial pay may be considered for exceptionally qualified and deserving candidates if recommended by the selection committee.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750 per post
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No fee (exempted from application fee)
• Payment Mode: Online only
• Separate application (along with application fee) should be filled online for each post applied for.
• Previously applied candidates for AI & ML posts (Advt. CUPB/25-26/008 dated 10.11.2025, now withdrawn) are exempted from the application fee for those posts.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on academic merit and interview. There is no written exam.

1. API Score Calculation: Shortlisting for interview will be based on the Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores calculated as per UGC Regulations. For one post, top 25 candidates are shortlisted; for two posts, top 35 candidates are shortlisted for each category.
2. Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents at the time of the interview. The experience certificate must certify date of joining, date of relieving (if any), initial designation, current designation, pay scale, and date of promotion (if any).
3. Interview: The selection process may be a presentation, seminar, interview, or a combination. The interview can be conducted in-person or via video-conferencing.

Note: Merely fulfilling eligibility conditions will not entitle any candidate to be called for interview. Stringent criteria will be applied for short-listing.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CUPB recruitment portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Register yourself (One Time Registration).
3. Fill in the online application form for each post separately.
4. Upload required documents, photo, and research publications.
5. Fill the Academic/Research Score (API) form strictly as per UGC Regulations 2018.
6. Pay the fee online (Rs. 750 per post; SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted).
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.
8. Do NOT send hard copy of the application to the university. Keep the duly signed printout along with enclosures for future reference.

Only online applications on the recruitment portal will be considered. Applications received through any other mode will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 04 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 April 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare course material, lesson plans, question papers, and evaluation schemes
• Guide M.Phil. and Ph.D. students in their research work
• Conduct research and publish papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals
• Participate in university committees, academic bodies, and administrative activities
• Mentor students in academic matters and career guidance
• Organize and attend workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Assist in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and examination duties