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

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• Updated April 07, 2026 04:30 PM
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• Applications closed on 27 April 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• Central University of Punjab (CUPB) Faculty Recruitment Notification 2026 has been released on 04 April 2026 on the official website cup.edu.in. A total of 21 vacancies have been announced through the CUPB Regular Faculty Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. CUPB/26-27/002).
• Eligible candidates with requisite qualifications and experience as per UGC Regulations 2018 are invited to apply online for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts on regular basis. The online application process for CUPB Regular Faculty Recruitment 2026 started on 04 April 2026 and will remain open until 27 April 2026 (by 05:00 PM IST).
• Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

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CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview

CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Department-wise Vacancy Details

• Note: Posts of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in AI & Machine Learning advertised vide Advt. No. CUPB/25-26/008 dated 10.11.2025 are withdrawn. Candidates who had already applied must apply afresh; they are exempted from application fee.

CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualifications:
• As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018 and amendments
• For Department of Education (ITEP): As per Appendix-15 of NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Amendment Regulations, 2021
• For Department of Physical Education: As per NCTE Regulations 2014 and amendments
• For Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: As per AICTE Guidelines in addition to UGC Regulations
• For Department of Applied Agriculture: Specific PG and PhD qualifications in relevant specialization required
• Good Academic Record: Minimum 55% marks at Master's level and minimum 50% marks at Bachelor's level (or equivalent grades).
• Age Limit: No candidate will be considered beyond 64 years of age for regular appointment.
• For OCI Card Holders: Persons registered as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are also eligible to apply.
• 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.

CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

• Separate application along with fee must be submitted for each post applied for. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Based on API (Academic Performance Indicator) scores as per UGC Regulations. For one post, up to 25 candidates will be shortlisted; for two posts of the same category, up to 35 candidates. For posts with Concerned/Relevant/Allied subjects, top 13 from Concerned Subject group and top 12 from Relevant/Allied group will be called per post.
• Selection: Direct recruitment through All India advertisement and selection by duly constituted Selection Committees. The process may include presentation/seminar/interview or a combination thereof.
• Interview: Candidates may be interviewed in person or through Video Conferencing. SC/ST/PwD outstation candidates will be reimbursed to-and-fro rail fare (as per GoI Rules) for attending interview.
• The University reserves the right to shortlist/select candidates as per specialization/research area requirement and to place a reasonable limit on total candidates called for interview.

How to Apply for CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026

• Step 1 – Visit the online application portal: curec.samarth.ac.in
• Step 2 – Register and fill in a separate online application form for each post applied for, along with the required application fee.
• Step 3 – Professors and Associate Professors must fill the API/Research Score form strictly in the format provided in UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 2 of Appendix II). Assistant Professor applicants must fill shortlisting criteria as per Table 3A of Appendix II.
• Step 4 – Upload all required documents including qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificate (with Date of Joining, Date of Relieving, designation, pay scale, date of promotion), at least one salary slip per financial year for each claimed experience, Form-16 (for Non-Government organizations), NOC from employer (if currently employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous body), caste/disability/EWS certificate as applicable, and equivalence certificate for foreign PhD (if applicable).
• Step 5 – Preview and verify all details before final submission. Incomplete applications or those without fee and required enclosures will be summarily rejected.
• Step 6 – Submit the application before 27 April 2026 (05:00 PM IST). No hard copy of the application form should be sent to the University.
• Step 7 – Retain a duly signed printout of the online application form along with all enclosures for future reference.
• All corrigendum/amendments related to this advertisement will be uploaded on cup.edu.in only. Candidates must regularly check the university website, email, and SMS for updates.

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Q2. How many vacancies are announced and for which departments?

• A total of 21 posts are advertised across departments such as Applied Agriculture, Chemistry, Economic Studies, Library & Information Science, Performing and Fine Arts, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, South & Central Asian Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics and Education (ITEP), with category‑wise reservations including ST, SC, OBC, UR, EWS and PwD slots.

Q4. What are the pay scales for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at CUPB?

• The entry pay is Rs 1,44,200 in Academic Level‑14 for Professor, Rs 1,31,400 in Academic Level‑13A for Associate Professor and Rs 57,700 in Academic Level‑10 for Assistant Professor as per the 7th CPC.

Q5. What is the upper age limit for CUPB regular faculty posts?

• For regular appointment to these faculty positions, the maximum age limit is 64 years as on the closing date i.e. 27 April 2026.

Q6. What are the essential qualifications and regulations applicable for CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026?

• Qualifications are as per UGC Regulations 2018 and amendments; for Physical Education posts NCTE Regulations 2014 apply, for Education (ITEP) Appendix‑15 of NCTE 2021 applies, and for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning AICTE norms are to be satisfied in addition to UGC criteria.

Q7. What is the application fee for CUPB Faculty Recruitment 2026?

• General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay Rs 750 per post, whereas SC, ST, PwD and women applicants are exempted from the fee; a separate application and fee is required for each post.