CUPB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 21 Posts

The Central University of Punjab has announced Recruitment 2026 for 21 Faculty positions. Candidates possessing qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E, M.E/M.Tech, MS, M.Phil, or Ph.D are eligible to apply.

The online application process commenced on 04 April 2026 and will remain open until 27 April 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official website of the Central University of Punjab at cup.edu.in.

CUHP Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• UGC Norms:
  Qualifications must be in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2018 on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, including subsequent amendments.
• Department of Education (ITEP):
  As per Appendix-15 of NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Amendment Regulations, 2021.
• Department of Physical Education:
  As per NCTE Regulations, 2014, along with amendments.
• Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:
  As per AICTE guidelines, in addition to applicable UGC regulations.
• Department of Applied Agriculture:
  Candidates must possess relevant Postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D. qualifications in the concerned specialization.
• Academic Record:
  • Minimum 55% marks at Master’s level (or equivalent grade)
  • Minimum 50% marks at Bachelor’s level (or equivalent grade)

Application Fee

Salary / Stipend

Age Limit

• No candidate will be considered beyond 64 years of age for regular appointment.

Selection Process

Shortlisting:
Candidates will be shortlisted based on API (Academic Performance Indicator) scores as per UGC Regulations.

• Up to 25 candidates for one post
• Up to 35 candidates for two posts (same category)
• For posts with Concerned/Relevant/Allied subjects: Top 13 (Concerned) and 12 (Relevant/Allied) candidates per post will be shortlisted

Selection Method:
Direct recruitment through All India advertisement, followed by evaluation by a duly constituted Selection Committee. The process may include presentation, seminar and/or interview. Interview:
Interviews may be conducted in person or via Video Conferencing.
SC/ST/PwD outstation candidates will be reimbursed to-and-fro rail fare as per Government of India rules. Note:
The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on specialization/research area and limit the number of candidates called for interview.

How to Apply

• Visit the online application portal: curec.samarth.ac.in
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill out a separate application form for each post, along with the prescribed application fee.
• Professors and Associate Professors must fill the API/Research Score form as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 2, Appendix II).
• Assistant Professor: Fill the shortlisting criteria form as per Table 3A of Appendix II.
• Upload all required documents, including:
  qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates (with complete service details), at least one salary slip per financial year for each claimed experience, Form-16 (for non-government organizations), NOC (if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous bodies), caste/disability/EWS certificate (if applicable) and equivalence certificate for foreign Ph.D. (if applicable).
• Carefully preview and verify all details before final submission. Incomplete applications or those without fee/documents will be rejected.
• Submit the application on or before 27 April 2026 (05:00 PM IST).
• Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safely for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links