CUPB Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 03, 2026 09:29 AM
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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.

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.

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How to Apply for CUPB Project Assistant

• Prepare the application in the prescribed format.
• Email it to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] on or before the date of the interview, 12 November 2026.
• Bring the application form along with testimonials to the interview.
• 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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• CUPB Project Assistant Notification PDF (PRO – 358 (2026)) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in CUPB Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

• There is 1 (one) Project Assistant post under advertisement PRO – 358 (2026).

Q3. What qualification is needed for the CUPB Project Assistant post?

• A Master's degree in M.Sc., Community Medicine / M.Sc., Public Health / M.Sc. Biotechnology / Medicine / M. Pharm. or any other relevant/allied subject is required, with minimum two years research experience and at least one research paper in SCI journals.

Q4. What is the age limit for the CUPB Project Assistant post?

• The age limit is up to 35 years as on the date of interview, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per Government of India rules.

Q5. What is the salary of the CUPB Project Assistant?

• The emoluments are ₹ 8,000/- (As per University norms).

Q7. What is the selection process for the CUPB Project Assistant post?

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called through email for an interaction cum interview on 12 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM in the Department of Community Medicine and Health, Aryabhata Academic Block.