Faculty Recruitment 2026 at Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB)
Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB) has released its Faculty Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advt. No. CUPB/26-27/002 dated 04.04.2026), inviting online applications from eligible candidates for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions on a regular basis across multiple departments. Eligible candidates may apply online before the deadline.
Hiring Organization: Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB), Punjab
About the Organization: Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB), established under an Act of Parliament in 2009, is a premier central university located in Bathinda, Punjab. The university is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation across interdisciplinary domains, offering a vibrant academic environment supported by modern infrastructure and national-level standards.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
Departments:
- Applied Agriculture
- Food Science & Technology
- Chemistry
- Economic Studies
- Library & Information Science
- Performing and Fine Arts
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
- South & Central Asian Studies
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
- Education (ITEP Programmes)
Educational Qualification:
- Qualifications and eligibility as per UGC Regulations 2018 and its amendments
- For AI & ML: As per AICTE guidelines
- For Education: As per NCTE Regulations 2021
Area of Specialization:
Refer to the detailed advertisement
Experience:
- Professor: As per UGC norms
- Associate Professor: Minimum 8 years of experience with research publications
- Assistant Professor: As per UGC norms
As per 7th CPC:
- Professor: Level 14 (Entry pay ₹1,44,200)
- Associate Professor: Level 13A (Entry pay ₹1,31,400)
- Assistant Professor: Level 10 (Entry pay ₹57,700)
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting for interview will be based on the API scores calculated as per UGC Regulations.
- Only 25 candidates will be shortlisted for one post.
- For two posts of the same category, 35 candidates will be shortlisted for interview.
Age Limit:
- Maximum age: 64 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms
Application Fee:
- ₹750 per post
- No fee for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates
Important Dates:
- Last Date: 27 April 2026 (05:00 PM)
Job Location: Bathinda, Punjab
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online and retain duly signed printout of the online application form along with
all the Qualification/Experience/Caste certificate/proof of claim/NOC for interview, if called for.
Email: recruitment@cup.edu.in
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://cup.edu.in/
Organization Address:
Central University of Punjab
VPO Ghudda, District Bathinda
Punjab – 151401