Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :

Educational Qualifications:
As per UGC Regulations 2018 and amendments for university/college teaching posts.
Department-specific requirements:
Education (ITEP): NCTE Amendment Regulations, 2021.
Physical Education: NCTE Regulations 2014.
AI & Machine Learning: AICTE Guidelines + UGC Regulations.
Applied Agriculture: PG & PhD in relevant specialization.
Academic Record:
Master’s: Minimum 55% marks.
Bachelor’s: Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent grades).

Age Limit:
Maximum 64 years for regular appointments.

Other Eligibility:
OCI card holders are eligible.
Reservation: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS as per GoI/UGC rules.
OBC-NCL & EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026

Application Fee :
General / OBC / EWS : ₹750.
SC / ST / PWD / Women : Exempted.
Fee must be submitted separately for each post. Non-refundable.

Selection Process :
Shortlisting: Based on API scores (UGC Regulations).
1 post: up to 25 candidates.
2 posts: up to 35 candidates.
Concerned/Relevant/Allied subjects: top 13 + top 12 candidates.

Selection:
By Selection Committees through presentation/seminar/interview or combination.
Interview: In-person or via Video Conferencing.
SC/ST/PwD outstation candidates reimbursed rail fare as per GoI rules.
University may shortlist candidates based on specialization/research area and limit total interviewees.

How to Apply :
Visit CUPB Online Portal.
Register and fill separate application for each post + pay fee.
Fill API/Research Score Form:
Professors/Associate Professors → Table 2, Appendix II (UGC 2018).
Assistant Professors → Table 3A, Appendix II (UGC 2018).
Upload required documents:
Qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates.
Salary slips/Form-16 (for private experience).
NOC (if employed in Govt/PSU/Semi-Govt/Autonomous body).
Caste/PwD/EWS certificates (if applicable).
Equivalence certificate for foreign PhD (if applicable).
Preview, verify, and submit.
Deadline: 27 April 2026, 05:00 PM IST.
Keep signed printout of application + enclosures.

All updates/corrigenda will be on cup.edu.in
Check website, email, and SMS regularly.