Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Notification Issued: Apply to 15 Faculty and Non-Teaching Vacancies by September 15

• Central University of Punjab has announced 15 teaching and non-teaching vacancies.
• Posts include Faculty, Senior Analyst, Laboratory Assistant and Laboratory Attendant, with pay up to ₹65,000.
• Applications for the applicable posts are due by September 15, 2026.

Central University of Punjab (CUPB), Bathinda has announced recruitment for 15 contractual and part-time positions covering teaching, scientific and laboratory support roles. The vacancies include faculty positions in Computer Science, Music, Law and science subjects along with Senior Analyst, Laboratory Assistant and Laboratory Attendant posts.

The Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 offers post-wise remuneration ranging from ₹28,800 per month for Laboratory Attendant to ₹65,000 per month for Senior Analyst. Part-Time Faculty will be paid ₹1,000 per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month, while Contractual Faculty will receive ₹64,000 per month.

Eligibility varies substantially by position, ranging from Class 10/10+2 with Science for Laboratory Attendant to postgraduate, NET/SLET/Ph.D. or specialized academic and experience requirements for faculty and senior technical positions. The recruitment carries a deadline of September 15, 2026.

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 Notification

CUPB Vacancy 2026

The 15 vacancies are spread across teaching, scientific and laboratory positions. Part-Time Faculty account for eight posts across Music, Law and six science and social science subjects.

Post-Wise Qualification

Contractual Faculty – B.Tech CSE

Candidates must possess Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the relevant disciplines, with First Class in either of the two degrees.

Part-Time Faculty

Eligibility for Part-Time Faculty positions is governed by the applicable UGC Regulations, 2018. The requirements include a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks and NET/SLET or Ph.D., as applicable.

For subjects where a teaching qualification is prescribed, candidates may also be required to possess B.Ed. with the stipulated marks. Applicants should check the requirements for their particular discipline before applying.

Senior Analyst

Candidates should possess either:

• UG degree in Science/Engineering with at least 55% marks and five years of research experience in Food/Water Testing; or
• PG degree in Science/Engineering with at least 55% marks and four years of relevant experience.

Laboratory Assistant

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical/Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or the prescribed related field.

At least two years of experience in maintaining sophisticated scientific instruments is required.

Laboratory Attendant

Candidates should have either 10+2 with Science from a recognized board or Class 10 with Science along with two years of laboratory experience.

CUPB Salary 2026

Remuneration is fixed separately for each contractual or part-time position.

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted according to the requirements of the respective teaching and non-teaching recruitment notifications.

The process may include scrutiny of applications and documents followed by an interview. Faculty selection may also involve an academic presentation where prescribed. Candidates called for the selection process will need to produce their original certificates for verification.

How to Apply for Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026

Candidates should first identify whether they are applying for a teaching or non-teaching position and follow the application procedure prescribed in the corresponding CUPB notification.

1. Visit the Central University of Punjab website at cup.edu.in.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the relevant 2026 contractual recruitment notice.
3. Download and carefully read the notification applicable to the desired post.
4. Complete the prescribed application form with personal, educational and experience details.
5. Attach or upload the required qualification, experience, category and other supporting certificates according to the specified application procedure.
6. Complete the application process in the mode prescribed for the respective post.
7. Ensure the application reaches/is submitted to the university by September 15, 2026, where that deadline applies.
8. Retain a copy of the completed application and supporting documents for the selection process.

Important Links

Candidates should rely on the post-specific CUPB notification for the exact submission procedure, document requirements and interview instructions, as the recruitment material covers both teaching and non-teaching positions with differing conditions.