CUPB Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) needs one Project Assistant for the project "Maternal and Child Health Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Screening of Prenatal, Perinatal, and Genetic Risk Factors", funded by the DBT- Advanced state-level Biotech hub, New Delhi and the DST- Technology Enabling Centre. The post pays ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms) and is offered initially for six months. It needs a Master's degree in a listed discipline and two years of research experience. Applications in the prescribed format go by email to [email protected] on or before 12 November 2026, the date of the interview, with reporting at 11:00 AM.

CUPB PROJECT ASSISTANT at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CUPB PROJECT ASSISTANT

Central University of Punjab, Bathinda was established vide Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament and is located at VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda. The Project Assistant will work on the university's autism research project led by Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar, Principal Investigator, Department of Community Medicine and Health. The Co-Principal Investigators are Prof. Amandeep Kaur, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology and Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Technology, and Prof. Balachandar Vellingiri, Professor in the Department of Zoology.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

Master's degree in any one of the following disciplines: M.Sc., Community Medicine / M.Sc., Public Health / M.Sc. Biotechnology / Medicine / M. Pharm. and any other relevant/allied subject.

Experience

Minimum two years research experience with at least one research paper in SCI journals.

Desirable Qualification

• Project Assistant selection will be prioritized based on the requirements of the proposed project, and the candidate should possess a Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above.
• Priority should be given to PhD candidates who do not have a fellowship under the Principal Investigator's guidance; otherwise, the selected Project Assistant may be considered to register for a PhD in the same institution as the Principal Investigator to continue the project.
• The selected Project Assistant may be required to travel to Mizoram for sample collection and analysis, and should have basic experience in basic cell culture techniques.

Age Limit

The age limit is up to 35 years as on the date of interview.

The relaxation is permissible as per Government of India rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

• Emoluments: ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms). The notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.
• Term of engagement: initially for six months, extendable up to the duration of the project based on performance and availability of the fund.
• The post is purely temporary for a limited period or the duration of the research project funded by the funding agency.
• The selected Project Assistant shall not accept or hold any appointment, paid or otherwise, or receive any emoluments, salary or stipend from any other source during the tenure of the appointment.
• The rules and regulations of CUPB and the funding agency will apply to the selected candidate.

How to Apply for CUPB PROJECT ASSISTANT

1. Prepare the application in the prescribed format.
2. Email it to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] on or before the date of the interview, 12 November 2026.
3. Bring the application form along with testimonials to the interview.
4. Carry the original documents, which must be shown at the time of interaction cum interview and/or joining.

Documents named in the notice

• Application form in the prescribed format
• Testimonials
• Original documents

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the interaction cum interview through email. The interview details printed in the notice are:

• Date of interview: 12 November 2026
• Reporting time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: Department of Community Medicine and Health, Aryabhata Academic Block, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda

No T.A/D.A. or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interaction cum interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The University reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason.
• The University may fill or not fill the vacancies; the decision of the Competent Authority of the university shall be final.
• Suppression of factual information, fake documents, false or misleading information or any other undesirable action will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• If a candidate is later found ineligible as per the prescribed qualification or experience, even after engagement, the engagement is liable to be terminated forthwith, also based on the candidate's undertaking.
• For more details, contact Dr. Mahalaxmi Balachandar, Principal Investigator, Department of Community Medicine and Health, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda-151401, Email: [email protected].
• Co-Principal Investigator emails: [email protected] (Prof. Amandeep Kaur) and [email protected] (Prof. Balachandar Vellingiri).

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