Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 14 Contractual & Part Time Faculty Posts

Central University of Punjab (CUP), Bathinda has released the Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Notification on 29 July 2026 through its official website www.cup.edu.in. The recruitment notification invites applications for Contractual Faculty in Pharmacy, Law, and Economics, along with Part-Time Faculty Empanelment in various subjects including History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Mathematics.

Candidates possessing the prescribed Postgraduate, B.Ed., NET/SLET/Ph.D., Pharmacy, or UGC-prescribed qualifications are eligible to apply for these faculty positions. The online application process has commenced through the official recruitment portal and will remain open until the respective interview dates, with the last date ranging from 08 August 2026 to 10 August 2026, depending on the post.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The Central University of Punjab (CUP), Bathinda has officially released Advertisement No. Central University of Punjab/26-27/009 dated 29 July 2026 for the engagement of Contractual Faculty and Part-Time Faculty on a purely temporary basis for one academic semester or until the posts are filled on a regular basis, whichever is earlier.

The notification contains complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, interview schedule, application fee, salary, selection process, required documents, and important instructions. Selection will be conducted through Walk-in Interviews, and candidates are required to submit their online application before the prescribed deadline and appear for the interview on the scheduled date. Applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.

• Download Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
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Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Note: No separate call letters will be sent. Candidates who fill the online form by the last date must attend the interview on the designated date, time, and venue on their own. Eligibility will be decided at the time of interview.

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 13 vacancies are available - 3 for Contractual Faculty (Pharmacy), 2 for Contractual Faculty (Law), 1 for Contractual Faculty (Economics), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (History), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Political Science), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Geography), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Economics), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Physics), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Chemistry), 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Zoology), and 1 for Part-Time Faculty (Mathematics).

Contractual Faculty Posts

Part-Time Faculty Empanelment (Lecture Basis)

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Contractual Faculty (Pharmacy)

Essential:

• A basic degree in Pharmacy
• Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as amended from time to time, including any succeeding enactments
• First Class Master's Degree in an appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy

Desirable:

• Teaching, research, industrial and/or professional experience in a reputed organization
• Papers presented at conferences and/or published in refereed journals

2. Contractual Faculty (Law) & Contractual Faculty (Economics)

As per UGC Regulations, 2018. (Specific degree/percentage requirements are not detailed in the notification beyond this reference.)

3. Part-Time Faculty Empanelment (History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics)

• Post-Graduate degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade
• B.Ed. degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade
• NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or in the concerned subject, as prescribed by the University Grants Commission for these categories of posts

Central University of Punjab Contractual Faculty Salary 2026

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Application fee: Rs. 100/- for candidates other than SC/ST/PWD/Women
• SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempted from the application fee
• Fee must be deposited online while filling the application form, on or before the last date
• Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances
• A separate application (with a separate fee) is required for each post applied for

How to Apply Online for Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: https://cuprec.samarth.edu.in
2. Register and select the relevant post - for example, "Contractual Faculty" or "Part-Time Faculty"
3. Select the concerned department (e.g., Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Natural Products, Department of Law, or Department of Education) as applicable to the post
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details
5. Upload all relevant supporting documents (self-attested copies of degrees, certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, etc.)
6. Pay the applicable application fee online (if not exempted)
7. Submit the application before the last date specified for the respective post
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form to carry for the interviewu

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection is through a walk-in interview
• No separate call letters will be issued; candidates who apply online by the last date must directly attend the interview on the notified date, time, and venue
• Eligibility of candidates will be decided at the time of the interview itself
• Candidates must make a 10-minute PPT presentation as part of the interview process

Documents Required for Central University of Punjab Walk-in Interview 2026

Candidates must carry original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of the following:

• Printed copy of the online application form
• Original certificates of educational/professional qualifications, Ph.D., NET, publications (degree/certificate + mark sheets), and original experience certificates indicating designation and period of service, with self-attested photocopies
• Copies of testimonials/recommendation letters from previous/present employer(s), if any
• All publications
• Original caste certificate, in case of Reserved Categories
• Certificate of the last pay drawn
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer - mandatory if the candidate has not applied through the proper channel or has changed employer
• Two passport-size photographs
• Aadhaar Card
• Any other documents required to establish eligibility for the post applied for

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only through https://cuprec.samarth.edu.in
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026; applications without valid certificates for reserved categories will be rejected
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts will not get any category relaxation
• Any corrigendum, addendum, or update related to this advertisement will be published only on www.cup.edu.in; the university will not send further information or call letters by post/newspaper
• It is the candidate's responsibility to regularly check the official website for updates
• The university reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts without assigning any reason
• The university reserves the right to fill or not fill the vacancies; the decision of the Competent Authority is final
• Candidates with experience in Central/State Government universities will be preferred
• Selected candidates will have no claim to a regular position or absorption
• Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature
• Incomplete applications, or those without required supporting documents, will be summarily rejected
• Jurisdiction for any disputes is confined to the Court of Bathinda or the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
• Submission of false/fake documents or misleading information will lead to cancellation of candidature, even after engagement, if detected later

Candidates possessing Postgraduate, B.Ed., NET/ SLET, Ph.D., B.Pharm., M.Pharm., Law, or other relevant qualifications can also explore more Teaching Jobs, Faculty Recruitment, and University Jobs available across India. Applicants looking for opportunities in the education sector can also check the latest Punjab Government Jobs and Central University Recruitment notifications. Candidates interested in academic careers may also browse the newest Assistant Professor Jobs, Guest Faculty Jobs, and Contract Faculty Recruitment matching their qualifications and experience.