Faculty Recruitment · Panjab University · Chandigarh / Punjab
Panjab University Faculty Recruitment 2026 currently operates through two separate recruitment routes. The university’s own Departments / Institutes / Centres portal is not showing a fresh application window under Advertisement No. 2/2025, while the Affiliated Colleges Recruitment Portal lists 10 open advertisements with deadlines ranging from 17 September to 19 October 2026.
2 recruitment routes
Deadlines: 17 Sep–19 Oct 2026
Important distinction: a vacancy advertised by a Panjab University-affiliated college is not the same as a direct faculty appointment in a Panjab University Department, Institute or Centre. The employing institution, eligibility conditions, salary, documents and selection process are controlled by the exact advertisement for the relevant recruitment route.
1Current Panjab University Faculty Recruitment Status
As of 13 September 2026, Panjab University-linked faculty recruitment is active mainly through the Recruitment Portal of Affiliated Colleges. That portal listed 10 open advertisements when this guide was verified.
The separate Panjab University Online Jobs Portal for the university’s own Departments, Institutes and Centres is not showing a fresh application window under Advertisement No. 2/2025. It currently carries shortlisting, corrigendum and recruitment-stage information for older cycles.
Practical takeaway: if you want a direct Panjab University faculty appointment, monitor the university Online Jobs Portal for a new advertisement. If you want an affiliated-college faculty position, use the Affiliated Colleges Recruitment Portal and follow the exact college advertisement.
2Panjab University Faculty Recruitment at a Glance
| Recruitment route | Current status | Official portal |
|---|---|---|
| Panjab University Departments / Institutes / Centres | No fresh application window verified under Advertisement 2/2025; portal carries recruitment-stage updates | PU Online Jobs Portal |
| PU-Affiliated Colleges in Punjab | 10 open advertisements verified on 13 September 2026 | Affiliated Colleges Faculty Jobs Portal |
3Current Open Panjab University Affiliated-College Jobs
The official Panjab University Recruitment Portal of Affiliated Colleges listed the following 10 advertisements as open when this guide was verified on 13 September 2026. Deadlines can change through corrigenda or extensions, so always open the live advertisement before submitting.
| Advt. | College | Position / subject | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | Dasmesh Girls College, Chak Alla Baksh, Mukerian | Principal (Female), regular basis | 6 Oct 2026 |
| 430 | Jagat Sewak Khalsa College for Women, Moga | Assistant Professor — Computer Science (3) | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 429 | G.H.G. Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar | Principal | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 428 | SGGS Khalsa College, Mahilpur | Associate Professor (2) + Assistant Professor (4), Physical Education / BPEd-MPEd | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 426 | Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College for Women, Dasuya | Assistant Professor — English, Punjabi, Political Science, History | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 427 | Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College of Education, Dasuya | Assistant Professor — Perspectives in Education; Pedagogy of History | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 425 | Guru Gobind Singh Law College, Gidderbaha | Assistant Professor — Law (12), History, Political Science, Punjabi, English, Sociology, Commerce (2) | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 424 | Muktisar Institute of Higher Education | Assistant Professor — Perspectives in Education and multiple pedagogy subjects | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 431 | S.G.H.R.S. College for Women, Chabbewal | Lady Principal | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 423 | Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College | Principal, regular basis | 17 Sep 2026 |
Employer matters: these vacancies are advertised by affiliated colleges through Panjab University’s recruitment system. The relevant college is the employing institution, and the advertisement controls the exact qualification, reservation, pay, documents and selection conditions.
Types of current positions
Principal / Lady Principal
Several current advertisements are for college leadership positions on the stated appointment basis.
Associate Professor
Selected affiliated-college advertisements include senior faculty positions in specific programmes.
Assistant Professor
Current subjects include Computer Science, Physical Education, English, Punjabi, Political Science, History, Law, Commerce and Sociology.
Teacher-Education Roles
Current openings also include Perspectives in Education and subject-specific pedagogy positions.
4Direct Panjab University Department Recruitment
Panjab University’s separate Online Jobs Portal covers recruitment in the university’s own Departments, Institutes and Centres. The portal currently displays Advertisement No. 2/2025 and older recruitment cycles, but the application deadline for Advertisement 2/2025 was in August 2025.
The portal is now carrying shortlisting, corrigendum and recruitment-stage information rather than a fresh 2026 application window. For example, it lists a May 2026 shortlisting update for an Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry under Advertisement 2/2025.
For direct PU applicants: wait for a new advertisement number and a fresh application window. Do not attempt to use an expired recruitment cycle simply because shortlisting or recruitment-stage notices remain visible.
5Which Panjab University Recruitment Portal Should You Use?
Direct Panjab University Faculty Jobs
Use this route for a Panjab University Department, Institute or Centre.
Affiliated-College Faculty Jobs
Use this route for a college affiliated to Panjab University.
Do not assume that the same deadline, pay scale, eligibility rule or application process applies across both portals. Always use the exact advertisement for the position you are targeting.
6Eligibility: What Applicants Must Check
There is no single universal eligibility formula that should be copied across all Panjab University-linked vacancies. Current affiliated-college advertisements repeatedly refer to the applicable combination of UGC, State Government and Panjab University norms, with additional professional-regulator requirements where relevant.
General Degree Colleges
UGC, State Government and Panjab University norms govern the advertised subject and designation.
Education Colleges
UGC, NCTE, State Government and Panjab University norms may apply.
Law Programmes
UGC, BCI, State Government and Panjab University requirements may apply.
Principal / Senior Faculty
Use the exact academic, experience and research requirements stated in the relevant advertisement.
Do not rely on one generic “Master’s 55% + NET” formula. Professional-course, principal and senior-faculty positions can have additional requirements, and the live advertisement is the final authority.
7How to Apply for an Affiliated-College Position
- Open the official Panjab University Affiliated Colleges Recruitment Portal.
- Choose the Open Applications section and identify the advertisement number.
- Read the college advertisement before registering or submitting the form.
- Confirm the designation, subject, number of posts, appointment basis and closing date.
- Check the exact UGC / NCTE / BCI / State Government / Panjab University qualification rules applicable to that advertisement.
- Create or use your candidate account and complete the online application.
- Upload or provide all documents required by the portal and advertisement.
- If the advertisement asks for a hard copy or other additional submission, complete that step as well.
- Save your application number and proof of submission for future communication.
Selection process
Selection should be described only from the relevant advertisement or subsequent official notice. Depending on the post and institution, the process can involve eligibility screening, interview or another assessment required under the applicable rules.
Do not assume that every affiliated college uses the same written test, seminar, presentation or interview format unless the relevant advertisement explicitly states it.
8Documents, Pay and Application Advice
Documents to prepare
- Updated academic CV
- Degree certificates and mark sheets
- NET / SLET / SET evidence or applicable PhD exemption documentation
- PhD certificate where relevant
- Teaching and employment experience certificates
- Research publications and academic achievements where relevant
- Category / reservation certificates where applicable
- NCTE / BCI or other professional-regulator evidence where required
- Identity, photograph and signature files required by the portal
- Application-fee proof where required
Salary and pay scale
Do not use one salary figure for all Panjab University-affiliated college advertisements. Pay and service conditions depend on the employing college, whether the post is aided or unaided, the applicable government / university framework and the exact advertisement.
Application advice
- Use the correct employer name in your cover letter
- Quote the advertisement number
- Match the advertised subject exactly
- Do not wait until the final day to submit
- Check whether a hard-copy submission is also required
- For direct PU jobs, wait for a fresh university advertisement
Current deadlines are advertisement-specific. The live portal should always be treated as the final source for extensions, corrigenda or revised closing dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Panjab University faculty recruitment open in September 2026?
Yes, through the affiliated-college route. The affiliated-college recruitment portal listed 10 open advertisements when verified on 13 September 2026. The separate Panjab University departments portal was not showing a fresh application window under Advertisement 2/2025.
Are affiliated-college jobs direct Panjab University jobs?
No. These positions are advertised by colleges affiliated to Panjab University using the university recruitment system. The relevant college is the employer.
What are the current closing dates?
The 10 open advertisements verified on 13 September 2026 have deadlines ranging from 17 September to 19 October 2026. Check the live portal because extensions or corrigenda can change individual dates.
Which subjects currently have Assistant Professor openings?
Current advertisements include Computer Science, Physical Education, English, Punjabi, Political Science, History, Law, Commerce, Sociology and multiple teacher-education / pedagogy subjects.
Do I always need NET?
Eligibility depends on the exact post and the applicable UGC, university, state-government and professional-regulator rules. Use the current advertisement rather than relying on one generic eligibility formula.
Where should I apply for a direct Panjab University department faculty post?
Use the Panjab University Online Jobs Portal for Departments, Institutes and Centres. At present, candidates should monitor it for a new advertisement rather than applying against the expired Advertisement 2/2025 cycle.
Official Panjab University Recruitment Sources
Last verified by CareerAidHub:
Verified status: 10 open advertisements were listed on the affiliated-college recruitment portal. No fresh direct application window was verified on the Panjab University Departments / Institutes / Centres portal under Advertisement 2/2025.
