Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab has released a notification for Faculty Recruitment through walk-in-interview for Contractual Faculty and Part-Time Faculty positions in Pharmacy, Law, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Mathematics. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date, which falls between 8th August 2026 and 10th August 2026 depending on the post applied for.
Official Notification Reference: CUPB/26-27/009
Date Posted: 4th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Central University of Punjab
Organization Profile: The Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st, 100th and 83rd rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively in the University category of NIRF. The university has a mission of providing a wide range of instructional and research facilities.
Employment Type: Temporary and Contractual (Purely temporary and contract basis for one semester, up to 18.12.2026, or till the posts are filled on regular basis, whichever is earlier)
Job Title/Designation: Contractual Faculty and Part-Time Faculty (Various Subjects)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Natural Products (Contractual Faculty, Pharmacy)- 3 Posts
- Department of Law (Contractual Faculty, Law)- 2 Posts
- Department of Law (Contractual Faculty, Economics)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, History)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Political Science)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Geography)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Economics)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Physics)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Chemistry)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Zoology)- 1 Post
- Department of Education (Part-Time Faculty, Mathematics)- 1 Post
Essential Qualifications:
- For Contractual Faculty in Pharmacy, candidates need a basic degree in Pharmacy, registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948, and a First Class Master’s Degree in the relevant specialization.
- For Contractual Faculty in Law and Economics, qualifications are as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- For Part-Time Faculty posts, candidates need a Post-Graduate degree in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks, a B.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks, and NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject as prescribed by UGC.
Desirable: For Pharmacy Faculty, teaching, research, industrial and professional experience in a reputed organization, along with papers presented at conferences or published in refereed journals, is preferred.
Salary Details: Contractual Faculty posts carry a monthly consolidated emolument of Rs. 64,000/-. Part-Time Faculty posts are paid Rs. 1,000/- per lecture.
Job Location: Bathinda, Punjab
Apply Mode: Online
Important Dates:
- Contractual Faculty (Pharmacy, Law, Economics): Reporting at 9:00 AM and Interview at 10:00 AM on 8th August 2026. Last date to apply is 8th August 2026.
- Part-Time Faculty (History, Political Science, Geography, Economics): Reporting at 9:00 AM and Interview at 10:00 AM on 9th August 2026. Last date to apply is 9th August 2026.
- Part-Time Faculty (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics): Reporting at 9:00 AM and Interview at 10:00 AM on 10th August 2026. Last date to apply is 10th August 2026.
Organization Website: www.cup.edu.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should apply online through the recruitment portal before the respective last date mentioned above, and appear for the walk-in-interview at the designated venue on the scheduled date. Candidates must also prepare a 10-minute PPT presentation in English or Hindi on their selected knowledge domain and their likely contribution to the university if selected.
To Submit Online Application: https://cuprec.samarth.edu.in
Organization address:
Central University of Punjab Badal-Bathinda Road,
VPO Ghudda District Bathinda-151401 Punjab, India
Official Notification for Reference: Central University of Punjab- Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Central University of Punjab jobs:
- Apply online through the recruitment portal and deposit the application fee before the last date.
- Reservations and relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS candidates will be applicable as per Government of India and UGC rules.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1st April 2026.
- Separate application and fee are required for each post applied for.
- No separate call letters will be sent; candidates must attend the interview at the venue on the scheduled date and time.
- Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of interview.
- A No Objection Certificate from the present employer is mandatory if not applying through proper channel or if the employer has changed.
- Eligibility will be decided at the time of interview.
Candidates looking for teaching opportunities in Punjab can consider this recruitment drive, which offers openings in both regular teaching subjects and education-based part-time roles. Since the process is a walk-in-interview, applicants should apply online well in time and be ready with all required documents and their presentation on the day of the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for Central University of Punjab Faculty Recruitment 2026? The last date varies by post, ranging from 8th August 2026 to 10th August 2026.
2. How can candidates apply for Central University of Punjab Contractual Faculty posts? Candidates can apply online through https://cuprec.samarth.edu.in before the respective last date.
3. What is the salary for Contractual Faculty posts at Central University of Punjab? Contractual Faculty posts carry a monthly consolidated salary of Rs. 64,000/-.
4. What is the salary for Part-Time Faculty posts at Central University of Punjab? Part-Time Faculty posts are paid Rs. 1,000/- per lecture.
5. Where will the walk-in-interview for Central University of Punjab Faculty Jobs be held? The interview will be held at the Conference Room, VC Office, Aryabhata Academic Block, Central University of Punjab, Village Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab.
6. What is the application fee for Central University of Punjab Faculty Recruitment? The application fee is Rs. 100/-, except for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates.
7. What is the tenure of the Contractual Faculty positions at Central University of Punjab? The positions are for one semester, up to 18th December 2026, or till the posts are filled on a regular basis, whichever is earlier.
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