Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament) invites eligible candidates for Walk-in-Interviews for appointment of Contractual Faculty (CSE), Part-Time Faculty (8 Disciplines), and Contractual Non-Teaching Staff (Senior Analyst, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Attendant) for Academic Session 2026-27.
⚡ Urgent Notice: Eligible candidates must register online on Samarth Portal before 10:00 AM on the day of the respective interview!
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda has published an employment notification (Advt. No. CUPB/26-27/012) for teaching and non-teaching positions purely on temporary/contractual basis. The Walk-in-Interviews will be conducted from 09 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:00 AM sharp) at Central University of Punjab Main Campus, V.P.O. Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda. Candidates can read complete eligibility, salary details, interview dates, and application procedure below.
CUP Bathinda Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| University Name | Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) |
| Advt / Notice Reference | Advt. No. CUPB/26-27/012 (Dated 02.09.2026) |
| Posts Offered | Senior Analyst (Food Lab), Contractual Faculty (CSE), Lab Assistant (Biotech), Lab Attendant, Part-Time Faculty |
| Employment Type | Purely Temporary / Contractual / Per-Lecture Basis (Session 2026-27) |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in-Interview + Presentation (for Faculty) |
| Interview Dates | 09.09.2026 to 15.09.2026 (Reporting 09:00 AM) |
| Online Form Cut-off | Before 10:00 AM on the day of Interview |
| Interview Venue | Central University of Punjab, Main Campus, V.P.O. Ghudda, Badal-Bathinda Road, Distt. Bathinda – 151401 (Punjab) |
| Official Website | www.cup.edu.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details, Salary & Interview Schedule
| Sr. | Post Name & Department | Vacancies | Consolidated Pay | Interview Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Analyst Food Testing Lab under CIL |
01 (UR) | ₹65,000/- p.m. | 11.09.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| 2 | Contractual Faculty Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) |
01 (UR) | ₹64,000/- p.m. | 15.09.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| 3 | Laboratory Assistant Biotechnology & Bioinformatics |
01 (UR) | ₹40,800/- p.m. | 14.09.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| 4 | Laboratory Attendant Science Labs |
01 (UR) | ₹25,500/- p.m. | 15.09.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| 5 | Part-Time Faculty Empanelment 8 Subjects: Music, Law, Physics, Maths, Chem, Zoology, Botany, Economics |
Empanelment Pool | ₹1,000/- per lecture (Max ₹50,000/- p.m.) |
09.09.2026 to 11.09.2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Senior Analyst (Food Lab): Master’s Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Chemistry / Biochemistry with at least 55% marks + 5 years working experience in analytical food testing lab using HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS.
- Contractual Faculty (CSE): B.E. / B.Tech and M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with First Class or equivalent in either degree. (Ph.D. in CSE is desirable). Candidates must prepare a 10-minute presentation.
- Laboratory Assistant (Biotech): Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences / Biological / Medical Sciences with at least 50% marks + 2 years experience in biological laboratory handling analytical equipment.
- Laboratory Attendant: 10+2 with Science stream from a recognized board OR 10th pass with ITI / Trade Certificate in Laboratory Techniques.
- Part-Time Faculty: Master’s Degree with 55% marks in concerned subject + UGC-NET / CSIR-NET qualification OR Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations.
Application Fee & Fee Exemption
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, and EWS Candidates | ₹100/- (Online Payment) |
| SC / ST Candidates | Exempted (₹0 / FREE) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | Exempted (₹0 / FREE) |
| All Women (Female) Candidates | Exempted (₹0 / FREE) |
How to Apply for CUP Bathinda Walk-in Interview 2026
- Online Registration on Samarth Portal: Before attending interview, every candidate must apply online:
• For Non-Teaching Posts (Senior Analyst, Lab Assistant, Lab Attendant): Visit cupnt.samarth.edu.in
• For Faculty Posts: Visit curec.samarth.ac.in
- Fill Details & Upload Documents: Register with active email ID & mobile number, fill educational qualifications, upload photo & signature.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹100 online (General/OBC/EWS) or claim exemption (SC/ST/PwD/Women).
- Submit & Print: Submit form before 10:00 AM on the day of the interview and print the submitted summary.
- Attend Walk-in Interview: Report at 09:00 AM sharp at Central University of Punjab Main Campus, V.P.O. Ghudda, Bathinda with printed form, original documents, and 1 set of self-attested photocopies.
Documents Checklist to Carry for Interview
- ✔ Printed Online Application Form: Submitted on Samarth portal before 10:00 AM.
- ✔ Date of Birth Proof: 10th Matriculation certificate / marksheet.
- ✔ Educational Certificates: 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation degrees & semester marksheets.
- ✔ Eligibility Proof: UGC-NET / CSIR-NET certificate or Ph.D. degree (for Faculty posts).
- ✔ Experience Certificates: Relevant lab or teaching experience letters.
- ✔ Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate in prescribed Govt. format (if applicable).
- ✔ Valid Photo ID: Aadhaar Card / Voter Card / Passport + 2 passport size photographs.
- ✔ PPT Presentation on Pen Drive: 10-minute presentation (mandatory for Faculty candidates).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – CUP Bathinda Recruitment
Yes. Candidates must apply online on Samarth Portal (cupnt.samarth.edu.in for non-teaching or curec.samarth.ac.in for faculty) before 10:00 AM on the day of interview.
Contractual Faculty (CSE) receives ₹64,000/- p.m. Senior Analyst receives ₹65,000/- p.m. Laboratory Assistant receives ₹40,800/- p.m. and Laboratory Attendant receives ₹25,500/- p.m.
Central University of Punjab, Main Campus, Badal-Bathinda Road, V.P.O. Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda – 151401 (Punjab). Reporting time is 09:00 AM.
₹100/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD, and all Female (Women) candidates are completely EXEMPTED (Fee = ₹0).
Important Official Links
| Faculty Official Notification PDF | Download Faculty PDF ↗ |
| Non-Teaching Official Notification PDF | Download Non-Teaching PDF ↗ |
| Non-Teaching Samarth Apply Portal | Apply at cupnt.samarth.edu.in ↗ |
| Faculty Samarth Apply Portal | Apply at curec.samarth.ac.in ↗ |
| Central University of Punjab Official Website | www.cup.edu.in |


