Central University of Punjab Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 21 Posts

Age Limit

• Not exceeding 64 years for regular appointment (as on the closing date).

Essential Qualifications

• As per UGC Regulations 2018 (and amendments). In some departments, additional regulations apply (e.g., AICTE, NCTE).
• For Education - ITEP (Communicative Skills in English): Appendix-15 of NCTE Regulations, 2021.
• For Physical Education: NCTE Regulations 2014 (and amendments).
• For Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: AICTE norms in addition to UGC criteria.
• For Applied Agriculture: Specific PG and PhD qualifications in the relevant specialization.

Additional Requirements

• Good academic record: minimum 55% marks at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level (or equivalent).
• Age limit: not exceeding 64 years for regular appointment.
• OCI Card Holders: OCI holders are eligible to apply (Section 7A, Citizenship Act, 1955).
• Reservations: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS relaxations as per Government of India/UGC rules. OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01-04-2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04-04-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 04-04-2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 27-04-2026 (by 05:00 PM IST)
• Eligibility Reckoning Date: 27-04-2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750 per post
• SC / ST / PWD / Women: Exempted
• A separate application and fee are required for each post applied for.

Important Notes

• Posts of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning advertised earlier (Advt. No. CUPB/25-26/008 dated 10.11.2025) are withdrawn. Candidates who had already applied must apply afresh; they are exempted from the application fee.
• Separate application with fee must be submitted for each post.
• Read the official notification carefully for department-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, specialization requirements, and the selection process.
• Visit cup.edu.in for updates and corrigenda.