Apply Online for Pharmacy Faculty at Central University of Punjab

The Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st, 100th and 83rd rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively in the University category of NIRF. It is credited with highest per capita research funding. The university has a mission of providing a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and cross-disciplines, promote innovation in teaching, learning and research, and cross-pollinate new ideas, new technologies and new world-views.

Post : Contractual Faculty

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for various posts given below on purely temporary & contract basis for a period of one semester (upto dispersal of classes i.e. 29.05.2026) or till the posts are filled up on regular basis, whichever is earlier.

No of posts : 03 (01 UR - Pharmacognosy, 02 UR Pharmacology)

Qualifications : Essential : 1. A basic degree in Pharmacy
2. Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 as amended from time to time, including any succeeding enactments.
3. First Class Master’s Degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy
Desirable : 1. Teaching, research, Industrial and / or professional experience in reputed organization; and 2. Papers presented at Conferences and/or in refereed journals

Emoluments : Monthly consolidated emoluments Rs. 64000/-

General Instructions
1. Applicants are required to apply online (through recruitment portal : cuprec.samarth.edu.in/). The application fee of Rs. 100/- (for candidates other than SC/ST/PWD/Women) should be deposited while filling the online application form on/before the last date mentioned above in the concerned table.
2. The interview will be conducted at Central University of Punjab, Badal-Bathinda road, V.P.O.- Ghudda, District-Bathinda.
3. Any type of corrigendum/addendum/amendments/notice/updation etc. related to this advertisement shall be uploaded on University websites cup.edu.in only. Further, the university will 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 regularly check CUPB website: cup.edu.in for updates.
4. The reservations/relaxations to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS candidates will be provided as per the existing Govt. of India/UGC rules. The SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS candidates must upload the relevant certificate as per format prescribed by the Government of India. OBC certificate (Non Creamy Layer) and EWS certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2025. If the relevant certificates for respective reserved categories are not uploaded with the application, the application shall be rejected.
5. Any candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD, who wish to apply for any unreserved post, will not be given any relaxation. 6. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after issuing an offer letter, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the applicant.
7. Separate application (along with separate application fee) should be filled for each post applied for.
8. The University may/may not draw reserve panel(s) against possible vacancies in future.
9. Applicants are required to show the original documents at the time of joining.
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 vacancies. The decision of Competent Authority of the university in this regard shall be final.
13. 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.
14. Upper age limit, qualification and experience etc. will be counted as on the date of Interview.
15. The candidates having experience of working in Central/State Government universities will be preferred.
16. The candidates will not have any claim on regular position/absorption.
17. Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.
18. Incomplete applications or without uploading of relevant supporting enclosures (self-attested copies of degree/certificates /marks sheets/experience certificate, etc.) will be out-rightly rejected.
19. 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.
20. 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 engagement 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 engagement shall be liable to be terminated forthwith as per this clause and also based on his/her undertaking.
21. 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 engagement, the document in question shall be summarily rejected which shall lead to termination of his/her appointment, if already engaged and action may be initiated against the candidate for this misconduct as per rules.

Date of Interview : To be informed later on the University website
Last Date to Apply : Open Rolling Advertisement. Cut off date shall be informed later on University website. Shortlisted candidates shall be called for interview through email.
How to apply : Select Post: Contractual Faculty Select Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Natural Products
Venue of Interview : Reporting Time for Interview: 09:00 AM on the date of Interview. Conference Room, VC Office, Aryabhata Academic Block, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Village Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda (Punjab)

For any further query contact :
Recruitment Cell
Central university of Punjab
Main Campus, VPO: Ghudda
Bathinda-151401 (Punjab), India
Email: recruitment@cup.edu.in