RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS / GUEST FACULTY

Advertisement No. CUPB/19-20/02 (Dated:13.05.2019)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates in following departments for the posts of Assistant Professors (on purely
temporary and contractual basis) / Guest faculty (on lecture basis) for one semester (upto dispersal of classes i.e.
15.12.2019) or till the positions are filled up on regular basis, whichever is earlier.
S.No. Department Specialization Required Tentative vacancy

Contractual Guest Faculty

1. Law - 1-OBC -
2. Physical Education - 1-UR, 1-ST -
3. Education - 1-UR, 1-OBC, 1-SC -
4. Applied Agriculture Agribusiness 1-OBC 1
5. Chemical Sciences Chemistry 1-UR -
6. Physical Sciences - 1-OBC -
7. Financial Administration Accounting & Finance 1-OBC -
8. Hindi - 1-UR, 1-EWS -
Bioinformatics 1-UR, 1-SC -
9. Computational Sciences
Computational Chemistry 1-UR -
Human Genetics & Molecular Biochemistry,
10. Cell & Molecular Biology
1-UR -
Medicine
Pharmacology; Pharmaceutical/Pharmacological analytical
11. Pharmacology techniques (for Guest Faculty)
1-UR, 1-EWS 1
12. Geography - 1-OBC -
13. Geology - 1-EWS -

Information Sources and Services, Information &

14. Library & Information Science 1-UR 1
Communication Technology, Information Literacy

15. Psychology - 1-UR 1

Fine Arts (Drawing & Painting/Applied Graphic Arts) 1-UR, 1-OBC -
16. Performing & Fine Arts
Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Drama/Theatre) 1-UR, 1-OBC -
Modern Indian History, Public History & Outreach; Ancient
17. History History, ability to supervise MA Students in History of Punjab
1-UR 1
Mathematics 1-UR -
18. Mathematics & Statistics
Statistics 1-UR, 1-SC -
Computer Science &
19. Computer Science Engineering Technology 1-UR, 1-SC, 1-ST -
Technology
Applicants are required to send duly signed printout of the online application form along with enclosures.
Abbreviations: UR-Unreserved; SC-Scheduled Caste, ST-Scheduled Tribe, OBC-Other Backward Classes, EWS-Economically Weaker Section
Last Date to apply online : 27.05.2019 (23:59 hours)
Last date to received hardcopy of online application form: 03.06.2019 (17:00 hours)
EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 64500/- consolidated (per month) for Contractual Assistant Professor;
and Rs.1500 per lecture subject to maximum of Rs. 50,000/- pm for Guest Faculty
Incase, eligible candidates of concerned reserved category are not available, the posts may be filled
from unreserved category for the smooth conduct of the ongoing semester/classes. However, in next
semester, the post will be re-advertised, if need arises, from the concerned category.
The selection of the candidate to the post of Assistant Professor or Guest Faculty will be based on the
performance of the candidate and as per recommendation of the Selection Committee.
 Essential Qualifications for All Positions

1. The qualification and experience required for teaching posts will be as per “UGC REGULATIONS ON
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER
EDUCATION, 2018 and subsequent amendments. However, Ph.D. in relevant field is desirable for all the posts
of Assistant Professor.

2. For faculty positions of Department for Computer Science & Technology, minimum eligibility conditions will be
as per AICTE 2019 regulations and its amendments from time to time.
3. For faculty positions of Department for Education and Physical Education, minimum eligibility conditions will be
as per NCTE 2014 regulations and its amendments from time to time for M.Ed. / M.P.Ed.
4. For the Department of Pharmacology, in addition to point No. 1 above, qualification as per Pharmacy Council
of India (PCI) guidelines is required for the posts of Assistant Professor.

5. For the Department of Financial Administration, It is clarified that Master degree, NET/Ph.D. (as applicable)
must be qualified in subject of Commerce.

6. For the Department of Applied Agriculture (Agribusiness), Master’s degree, NET/Ph.D. degree in Agribusiness
is required for the post of Assistant Professor in addition to point No. 1 above.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
i. Desirable qualifications for all subjects/departments/posts: PhD+NET and publications in peer reviewed
and high impact journals is desirable.
ii. Subjects for which NET or a similar tests accredited by the UGC are not conducted then, the tests
conducted by prescribed regulatory bodies like ICAR, AICTE(GATE, GPAT) etc. will be required in place
of UGC-CSIR-NET.
iii. Medium of instructions for teaching is English, except in Department of Hindi and Department of Punjabi.
iv. Applicants for the posts of Assistant Professor to fill the shortlisting criteria strictly in the format provided in UGC
Regulations-2018 at Table 3A of Appendix II.
v. Kindly note that in addition to the soft copy/online application, hard copy duly signed by the candidate
is also required for technical reasons.

Some useful Web links

1. Please refer webpage for UGC Regulations 2018 https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4033931_UGC-
Regulation_min_Qualification_Jul2018.pdf and its subsequent amendments.
2. For NCTE regulation 2014: : http://ncte-india.org/regulation2014/english/appendix5.pdf
3. For AICTE regulation 2019: :
https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/AICTE%20Degree%20Pay%2C%20Qualifications%20and%20Promotions.pdf
 Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Advertisement No. CUPB/19-20/02 Dated: 13.05.2019

1. Candidates have to apply online at www.cup.edu.in on/before 27.05.2019 and send the
hardcopy of online application alongwith enclosures to the University on/before 03.06.2019.
2. Any type of corrigendum/addendum/amendments/notice/updation etc. related to this
advertisement shall be uploaded on University websites www.cup.ac.in; www.cup.edu.in
only. Further, the university may not send any further information/call letters by
post/newspapers. CUPB will not be responsible for invalid/wrong email ID and Mobile No.
mentioned by the candidates. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the candidate to mention
correct contact details and regularly check their e-mail, SMS and CUPB websites:
www.cup.ac.in; www.cup.edu.in for updates.
3. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at
any stage even after issuing an appointment letter, the University reserves the right to
modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the applicant.

4. Applicants not found suitable for Assistant Professor (Contractual) may be considered for
Guest Faculty in the same area of specialization.

5. Separate application (along with application fee) should be filled online for each post applied
for.

6. The reservations/relaxations to SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates will be provided as per the

existing Govt. of India/UGC rules. The SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates must upload and
attach the relevant certificate as per format prescribed by the Government of India. OBC
certificate (Non Creamy Layer) should be issued on or after 01.04.2019. If the relevant
certificates for respective reserved categories are not uploaded with the application, the
application shall be rejected.

7. The applicants serving in Government/Semi-Government organizations/Public Sector

Undertakings/Autonomous Organizations submit their application through proper channel.
However to avoid delay they may send the advance copy. The candidate who do not apply
through proper channel must submit NOC from their employer at time of Interview, failing
which their candidature will not be considered.
8. The University may/may not draw reserve panel(s) against possible vacancies in future.
9. Applicants are required to bring the original documents at the interview.
10. Duties timing may be staggered and as decided by the university.
11. The university reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or increase/decrease the
number of post at any time without assigning any reason.
12. The right is also reserved with the university either to fill or not to fill the post. The decision
of in this regard shall be final by the Competent Authority of the university.
13. All candidates are required to deposit Application fee on the online portal @ Rs. 100/- for
each post, they apply. However, The SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from
application fee.
14. Application fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Before applying
for the post, candidates are advised to satisfy themselves about their eligibility.
15. Upper age limit, qualification and experience etc. will be counted as on closing date of
online application.
16. The candidates having experience of working in Central/State Government universities will
be preferred.
17. The candidates will not have any claim on regular position/absorption.
18. Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.
19. Incomplete applications or without relevant supporting enclosures (self-attested copies of
degree/certificates /marks sheets/experience certificate, etc.) will be out-rightly rejected.
20. In case of disputes/suites or legal proceedings against the university, the Jurisdiction shall
be confined to the Court of Bathinda or Punjab and Haryana High Court Chandigarh only.
21. The eligible candidate shall attend the interview at the designated place and time at his/her
own expenses. However, the outstation eligible candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ PwD
categories shall be reimbursed to and fro rail fare (sleeper class) for self only. In case any
station is not connected by rail, ordinary bus fare (shortest route) shall be paid on
production of ticket. However, fare for first 30 KM of the journey shall not be reimbursed.
The above mentioned concessions shall not be admissible to those SC/ ST/ PwD
candidates who are already in Central/ State Government Service or holding any other
employment.
22. Suppression of factual information, supply of fake documents, providing false or misleading
information or any other undesirable action by the candidate shall lead to cancellation of his
/her candidature. In case, it is detected at any point of time in future even after appointment
that the candidate was not eligible as per the prescribed qualification, experience etc. which
could not be detected at the time of written test/ interview due to whatever circumstances,
his/her appointment shall be liable to be terminated forthwith as per this clause and also
based on his/her undertaking.
23. The University will get verified all the certificates in support of qualification, experience etc.
submitted by candidates, from the issuing authority. If any document is found to be false/
fake/ incorrect/ malafide at any stage of verification before or after appointment, the
document in question shall be summarily rejected which shall lead to termination of his/her
appointment, if already appointed and action may be initiated against the candidate for this
misconduct as per rules.
24. The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay. Applications, received late,
incomplete or without signature, fee and other enclosures, will be summarily rejected.

For any further query contact:

Recruitment Cell,
Administrative Block, City Campus
Central university of Punjab, Bathinda-151001
Phone: 0164-2864116
Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Cell