How many Assistant Professor vacancies are there in CU Punjab Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 10 Assistant Professor posts across different departments in CU Punjab Recruitment 2026.

What is the last date to apply for CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 27 April 2026 by 05:00 PM IST.

What is the salary of CU Punjab Assistant Professor?

The entry pay for Assistant Professor at CU Punjab is Rs. 57,700/- per month under Academic Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC.

Is there any application fee for Women candidates?

No, Women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee for CU Punjab Faculty Recruitment 2026.

Can candidates who applied earlier for AI & Machine Learning posts apply again?

Yes, those earlier posts were withdrawn. Candidates must apply fresh under this new advertisement but are exempted from paying the application fee again.

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, Apply Link, Salary

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Central University of Punjab (CUPB) has officially released a Recruitment Notice on 04 April 2026. Under this notice, the university is hiring for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts on a regular basis. The online application process has already started and will close on 27 April 2026. Candidates who are eligible must apply before the last date through the official online portal.

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Central University of Punjab (CUPB) has officially released Recruitment Notice No. CUPB/26-27/002 on 04 April 2026. It has released vacancies in various departments such as Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence, Physical Education, Performing and Fine Arts and many more. Candidates who want to work in the state of Punjab in the established University should apply before the last date which is on 27 April 2026 to avoid any website traffic at the last moment.

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Overview

Before applying, every candidate should go through the full overview of this recruitment. The table below gives all the basic details of the Recruitment 2026. Before Applying, keep all your relevant documents ready as it may be needed while filling form online:

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	CU Punjab Regular Faculty Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.	CUPB/26-27/002 dated 04.04.2026
Organization	Central University of Punjab (CUPB)
Post Name	Assistant Professor
Total Vacancies	10 (Assistant Professor posts only)
Nature of Appointment	Regular Basis
Pay Level	Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Entry Pay	Rs. 57,700/- per month
Application Mode	Online: curec.samarth.ac.in
Application Fee	Rs. 750/- (SC/ST/PWD/Women- Exempted)
Application Start Date	04 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 April 2026 (by 05:00 PM IST)
Official Website	cup.edu.in
Official Notification

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026

CU Punjab Assistant Professor vacancies are spread across different departments. Some posts are reserved for specific categories like OBC, EWS, UR, and PWD. Check the department-wise vacancy list below carefully before applying.

Department	Post & Category
Applied Agriculture (Food Science & Technology)	Assistant Professor: UR-01 (Anticipated lien vacancy)
Chemistry	Assistant Professor: OBC-01 (Lien vacancy up to 10.03.2027)
Economic Studies	Assistant Professor: UR-01 (Lien vacancy up to 19.02.2027)
Performing and Fine Arts	Assistant Professor: PWD-b-01
Physical Education	Assistant Professor: OBC-01
South & Central Asian Studies	Assistant Professor: UR-01 (Lien vacancy up to 01.01.2027)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	Assistant Professor: EWS-01, OBC-01, UR-01
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (Bioinformatics)	Assistant Professor: PWD-b-01
Education: ITEP (Communicative Skills in English)	Assistant Professor: PWD-d&e-01

Apply Link of CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

All applications must be submitted online only. The university will not accept any hard copy or offline application. Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal and fill in the form carefully before the last date. Below is the Direct Link to Apply:

Steps to Apply for CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Make sure you have all your documents ready before you start filling the form. Read the official notification carefully before applying so that you do not make any mistake. Follow the simple steps given below to submit your CU Punjab Assistant Professor application successfully:

Go to the official recruitment portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
Register yourself and create a login account using your email and mobile number.
Fill in a separate online application form for each post you want to apply for.
Fill in the shortlisting criteria as per Table 3A of Appendix II of UGC Regulations 2018.
Upload all required documents such as qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificate with Date of Joining and Designation, at least one salary slip per financial year, Form-16 (for Non-Government organizations), NOC from employer (if working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU), and caste/disability/EWS certificate as applicable.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Preview all the details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application before 27 April 2026 by 05:00 PM IST.
Take a signed printout of the submitted application for future use.
Do not send any hard copy of the application to the university.

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Application Fees

The application fee is different for different categories of candidates. SC, ST, PWD, and Women candidates do not have to pay any fee. Note that a separate fee must be paid for each post applied for, and the fee once paid will not be refunded in any situation.

Below is the details of Application Fees of CU Punjab:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 750/- per post
SC / ST / PWD / Women	Exempted (No Fee)

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Every candidate must check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for any post. The university will reject applications that do not meet the required qualifications and experience. The basic eligibility conditions regarding Education and Age Limits for Assistant Professor are given below:

Department	Essential Qualification	Good Academic Record	Age Limit as on 27 April 2026
Applied Agriculture (Food Science & Technology)	Master’s degree and PhD in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Processing Technology / Food Processing Engineering as per UGC Regulations 2018	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Chemistry	As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers 2018 and amendments	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Economic Studies	As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers 2018 and amendments	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Performing and Fine Arts	As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers 2018 and amendments	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Physical Education	As per UGC Regulations 2018 and additionally as per NCTE Regulations 2014 and amendments for M.P.Ed.	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
South & Central Asian Studies	As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers 2018 and amendments	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	As per UGC Regulations 2018 and additionally as per AICTE Guidelines. B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or integrated M.Tech. in relevant branch with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (Bioinformatics)	As per UGC Regulations 2018. Concerned Subject: Bioinformatics. Relevant Subjects: Big Data Biology, Computational Biology. Allied Subjects: Biophysics, Data Science, Genomics, Structural Biology	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years
Education: ITEP (Communicative Skills in English)	As per Appendix-15 of NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Amendment Regulations 2021 vide Gazette Notification dated 22.10.2021	Minimum 55% at Master’s level and 50% at Bachelor’s level	Max 64 years

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Selection Process

The selection process for CU Punjab Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is based on merit and academic performance. Candidates will first be shortlisted based on their API scores as per UGC Regulations 2018, and then called for the final selection round.

The complete selection process is explained below.

Shortlisting: Based on API (Academic Performance Indicator) scores as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 3A of Appendix II for Assistant Professor).
Number of candidates called: 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 subjects group will be called per post.
Final Selection: Through a duly constituted Selection Committee via presentation, seminar, interview, or a combination of these.
Mode of Interview: In-person or through Video Conferencing.
Travel Reimbursement: SC/ST/PwD outstation candidates will be reimbursed to-and-fro rail fare as per Government of India rules for attending the interview.

CU Punjab Assistant Professor Salary

The salary for Assistant Professor at Central University of Punjab is fixed as per the 7th Pay Commission. It is a government job with a good pay package along with other allowances and benefits. The pay structure is defined under Academic Pay Level 10. Check the salary details in the table below.