CUP Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 21 Vacancies

The Central University of Punjab (CUP), Bathinda has released a recruitment notification for 21 regular teaching faculty positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across multiple departments. The entry-level salary starts at Rs. 57,700 per month for Assistant Professors and goes up to Rs. 1,44,200 for Professors under the 7th CPC. The last date to apply online is 27 April 2026 (5:00 PM). You need a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification as per UGC norms to be eligible.

CUP Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts

The Central University of Punjab, established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, is a prestigious central university located in Bathinda, Punjab. Through Advertisement No. CUPB/26-27/002 dated 04.04.2026, CUP is looking to fill 21 faculty positions on a regular basis across 12 departments. This is a great opportunity if you are an academic professional looking for a permanent teaching career at a central university with UGC pay scales and government benefits.

Vacancy Breakdown

Post-wise summary:

• Professor: 5 posts (Applied Agriculture, Performing & Fine Arts, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology)
• Associate Professor: 5 posts (Library & Info Science, Psychology, South & Central Asian Studies, AI & ML, Indic Civilization)
• Assistant Professor: 11 posts (Food Science, Chemistry, Economic Studies, Performing & Fine Arts, Physical Education, South & Central Asian Studies, AI & ML x3, Biotechnology, Education ITEP)

Who Can Apply?

Professor

• Qualification and experience as per UGC Regulations 2018 on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers
• For Food Science & Technology specialization: Master's degree and Ph.D. in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Processing Technology / Food Processing Engineering
• For Agribusiness specialization: Master's degree and Ph.D. in Agribusiness

Associate Professor

• Qualification as per UGC Regulations 2018 and its amendments
• Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching/research/industry (at least 2 years post-Ph.D.)
• At least 6 research publications in UGC-CARE/AICTE approved journals

Assistant Professor

• Good academic record as per UGC Regulations 2018
• Must have obtained at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master's level
• Must have obtained at least 50% marks at the Bachelor's level
• NET/SLET/SET qualification may be required as per UGC norms

Department-Specific Requirements

• Physical Education: Additional qualification as per NCTE Regulations 2014
• AI & Machine Learning: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or integrated M.Tech. in relevant branch with first class, or equivalent
• Education (ITEP): As per Appendix-15 of NCTE Amendment Regulations, 2021
• Biotechnology & Bioinformatics: Candidates must have relevant subjects (Big Data Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Genomics, Structural Biology)

Note: Candidates who obtained a Ph.D. from foreign universities must have an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit

• Professor: No age bar for regular appointment
• Associate Professor: No age bar for regular appointment
• Assistant Professor: No age bar for regular appointment
• However, the superannuation age for all posts is 64 years as per UGC norms
• No candidate beyond 64 years will be considered (including retired/superannuated candidates)
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS candidates is applicable for any unreserved post as per government rules — relaxation of marks (10th/12th/Degrees/Diploma/NET etc.) and age will not be given

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. 1,31,400 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
• In addition to basic pay, you will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per central government rules
• Employees are covered under the National Pension System (NPS)
• Higher initial pay may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates, as recommended by the selection committee

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750/- per post
• SC / ST / PwD / Women: No fee (exempted from application fee)
• A separate application along with the fee must be filed for each post applied
• Note: Candidates who previously applied for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts in AI & ML department (Advt. No. CUPB/25-26/008 dated 10.11.2025, now withdrawn) are exempted from the application fee but must apply afresh online

Selection Process

1. API Score Calculation: Your Academic Performance Indicator (API) score will be calculated as per UGC Regulations 2018. For Professors and Associate Professors, fill the API form strictly in the format given in UGC Regulations-2018 at Table 2 of Appendix II. For Assistant Professors, fill the shortlisting criteria format at Table 3A of Appendix II.
2. Shortlisting: Only 25 candidates for one post and 35 candidates for two posts of the same category will be shortlisted for interview. For posts with Concerned/Relevant/Allied subjects, top 13 from the "Concerned Subject" group and top 12 from the "Relevant/Allied subjects" group will be called.
3. Presentation/Seminar/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation, seminar, interview, or a combination of these, conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee. The interview may be conducted through in-person or video conferencing.
4. Document Verification: You must produce all original documents at the time of appearing for interview.

Important: Merely meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call. The University reserves the right to set stringent criteria for shortlisting and to limit the number of candidates called for interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal at curec.samarth.ac.in
2. Register yourself and create a login account
3. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
4. Upload all required documents including your research publications, experience certificates, API score sheet, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable)
5. Upload the experience certificate which must mention Date of Joining, Date of Relieving (if any), Initial Designation, Current Designation, Pay Scale, and Date of Promotion (if any)
6. Upload at least one salary slip for each financial year claimed as experience
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 750/- online (if applicable)
8. Submit the online application before 27 April 2026, 5:00 PM
9. Do not send any hard copy of the application form to the university — keep a duly signed printout of the online form along with enclosures for future reference

Note: Only online applications will be considered. Applications received through any other mode will be rejected.

Important Dates

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

• Deliver lectures, conduct tutorials, and supervise practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned department
• Guide research scholars (M.Phil./Ph.D.) and contribute to the university's research output through high-quality publications
• Prepare course materials, question papers, and evaluation documents as per university academic calendar
• Assist in the development and revision of curriculum and syllabi in coordination with the Board of Studies
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as serving on examination committees, admission committees, and other university bodies
• Work on funded research projects and collaborate with industry and academic institutions for knowledge exchange
• Follow UGC and university guidelines for academic conduct, attendance, and professional development
• Participate in faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay updated in the field