Contractual / Regular

Central University of Punjab Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 06 Senior Analyst, Lab Assistant & Lab Attendant Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Senior Analyst (Food Testing Laboratory)Laboratory Assistant (Biotechnology / Community Medicine / Computer Science)Laboratory Attendant (Pharmaceutical Sciences / Computer Science)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
06 Posts (Contractual Walk-in - Non-Teaching Cadres)
Pay Scale
₹28,800/- to ₹65,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Remuneration)
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Senior Analyst) | 18 to 32 Years (Lab Assistant) | 18 to 30 Years (Lab Attendant) as on Interview Date
Job Location
Punjab17Ghudda2+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 2, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 11, 2026

Application Window2 – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Qualifications and experience for Central University of Punjab Contractual Recruitment:
Senior Analyst (Food Testing Lab) [1 Post]: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering (min 55% marks) with 4 to 5 years of food/water testing laboratory experience (preferably in an NABL-accredited facility). Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards is desirable (Max 42 years, ₹65,000/- p.m., 1 Year tenure).
Laboratory Assistant [3 Posts]: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences, or Computer Science/IT with at least 2 years of sophisticated laboratory instrument handling and maintenance experience (Max 32 years, ₹40,800/- p.m., 89 Days tenure).
Laboratory Attendant [2 Posts]: 10+2 with Science stream OR 10th Pass with Science and 2 years of institutional laboratory experience (Max 30 years, ₹28,800/- p.m., 89 Days tenure).
Candidates must apply online at https://cupnt.samarth.edu.in/ before the post-wise deadline and attend the Walk-In Interview at CUPB Campus, Ghudda, Bathinda.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits as on the date of walk-in interview:
• Senior Analyst: 18 to 42 years.
• Laboratory Assistant: 18 to 32 years.
• Laboratory Attendant: 18 to 30 years.
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission on Samarth Portal (cupnt.samarth.edu.in) with Application Fee Deposit

OnlineQualifying Only

Downloading Printed Application Form and Verification of Original Educational/Experience Certificates

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Reporting at 09:00 AM on Scheduled Post Date (11.09.2026 / 14.09.2026 / 15.09.2026) at CUPB Main Campus

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-In Personal Interview / Practical Technical Screening before University Selection Board

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Merit Recommendation & Issuance of Contractual Engagement Order

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through online registration on Samarth portal followed by a direct Walk-In Interview at Central University of Punjab, Badal-Bathinda Road, V.P.O. Ghudda, District Bathinda – 151401:
• Candidates must apply online at https://cupnt.samarth.edu.in/ and pay ₹100/- application fee (exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Women).
• Post-wise Interview Schedule:
- 11.09.2026 (Reporting 09:00 AM): Senior Analyst (Food Testing Lab).
- 14.09.2026 (Reporting 09:00 AM): Laboratory Assistant (Biotech & Community Medicine) & Lab Attendant (Pharma).
- 15.09.2026 (Reporting 09:00 AM): Laboratory Assistant & Lab Attendant (Computer Science & Tech).
Candidates must bring the printed application form, passport photos, and all original certificates with self-attested photocopies. No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Educational Qualifications & Degree Academic Percentage (Science/Engineering/IT)
Relevant Laboratory Research Experience (NABL Testing, Analytical Equipment Maintenance, or Networking)
Knowledge of Laboratory Safety Standards, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & Chemical Waste Disposal
Walk-In Personal Interview Performance & Practical Instrumentation Skills

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) is an 'A+' NAAC-accredited central university situated across a 500-acre modern residential campus in Ghudda. The Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) houses state-of-the-art analytical equipment including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, NMR, and AAS for food safety, pesticide residue, and heavy metal testing under NABL accreditation protocols. Laboratory staff maintain calibration logs, prepare chemical reagents, oversee student research practicals, and enforce laboratory safety. Staggered working hours with 5-day week university schedules. The 89-day appointment for lab assistants and attendants is a standard institutional contract, frequently renewed based on satisfactory performance and ongoing laboratory requirements, offering prime experience for permanent Central University Non-Teaching (NTA Samarth CUCET) exams.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual tenure of 1 year for Senior Analyst and 89 days (renewable) for Laboratory Assistants and Attendants, stationed at Central University of Punjab Main Campus, VPO: Ghudda, Bathinda – 151401, Punjab.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual Lab Attendant (₹28.8k) / Lab Assistant (₹40.8k) -> Senior Technical Assistant (Level-6) -> Technical Officer / System Analyst in Central Universities, CSIR institutes, or ICMR laboratories.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Pre-Registration on Samarth: Candidates cannot simply walk in without prior online submission. You must register and submit an online application on https://cupnt.samarth.edu.in/ before the post-specific cutoff (10:00 AM on the interview date).
  • Separate Fee and Form for Each Post: Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate online applications and pay separate ₹100/- fees.
  • OBC/EWS Certificate Validity: OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 in the prescribed Government of India format.
  • Reporting Time: Candidates must report at 09:00 AM sharp at the Ghudda campus for document verification prior to the interview starting at 10:00 AM.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Laboratory Assistant3
  • Laboratory Attendant2
  • Senior Analyst (Food Testing Laboratory)1
Total Vacancies06 Posts (Contractual Walk-in - Non-Teaching Cadres)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Senior Analyst: ₹65,000/- per month.
• Laboratory Assistant: ₹40,800/- per month.
• Laboratory Attendant: ₹28,800/- per month.

Consolidated monthly emoluments: Senior Analyst: ₹65,000/- (1-year term); Laboratory Assistant: ₹40,800/- (89-day term); Laboratory Attendant: ₹28,800/- (89-day term). No other allowances admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹100/- per post (payable online via Samarth portal).
• SC, ST, PwD, and all Women Candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil).

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Central University of Punjab, Bathinda has invited applications for 6 contractual non-teaching posts: 1 Senior Analyst, 3 Laboratory Assistants, and 2 Laboratory Attendants across various departments.

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