University College Ghudda, Punjabi University, Patiala
Contractual / Regular

PUP Punjabi Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Guest Faculty (Punjabi)

Required Qualification

Ph.D54
M.A.12
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10 Posts
Pay Scale
Honorarium as per UGC / University Norms (Max Rs. 50,000/month)
Age Limit
As per UGC / University Norms
Job Location
Punjab3Patiala1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 21, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Master's degree (M.A.) in Punjabi with UGC-NET qualification in Punjabi, OR Ph.D. in Punjabi as per UGC regulations for Assistant Professor / Guest Faculty eligibility.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC guidelines and Punjabi University / Punjab State Government rules for Guest Faculty appointments.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Eligibility Verification

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Personal Interview & Academic Scrutiny

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates are shortlisted based on fulfillment of UGC-NET / Ph.D. qualifications and academic records, followed by a personal interview conducted by the Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Credentials (UG / PG / Ph.D. / UGC-NET)As per UGC Guidelines for Assistant Professor / Guest Faculty
Interview & Teaching AptitudeEvaluated by Department Selection Committee

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.

Guest faculty members in the Department of Punjabi handle undergraduate and postgraduate lecture coursework, tutorial sessions, seminar coordination, and student evaluations. The department provides an intellectually vibrant environment with extensive Punjabi literary archives.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary and on lecture-basis / contractual arrangement for the ongoing academic term or semester, strictly co-terminus with academic requirements or till regular faculty joins.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Guest faculty engagements do not confer regular service status or direct promotion ladders. However, teaching experience gained at Punjabi University carries significant weightage in API scores for future regular Assistant Professor selections across Punjab universities and state colleges.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Ensure all academic documents (MA, UGC-NET certificate, Ph.D. degree/notification) are attached; incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
  • The hard copy or email submission must reach [email protected] by 02-11-2026 at 4:00 PM sharp; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Filling the online Google form via the QR code (Annexure I(a) or Annexure I(b)) is mandatory alongside physical/email application submission.
  • Engagement is strictly on temporary honorarium basis as per UGC/University norms and does not entitle candidates to any claim for regularization.

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

  • Open / Departmental10
Total Vacancies10 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration is paid on a per-lecture honorarium basis as per Punjabi University / UGC rules (typically Rs. 1,500 per lecture up to Rs. 50,000 per month). Engagement is purely temporary without regular benefits.

Honorarium payable as per Punjabi University / UGC norms (up to Rs. 1,500/- per lecture with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare your application / biodata for the post of Guest Faculty (Punjabi) addressing the Head, Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, degrees, marksheets (MA Punjabi, UGC-NET, Ph.D.), research publications, and experience certificates.
  3. Scan the QR code published in the notification circular and submit the required candidate profile details in Annexure I(a) or Annexure I(b).
  4. Submit the completed application form along with all enclosures either in person (by hand) or by speed post/registered post to the Office of the Head, Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab), OR email a scanned copy of the complete application packet to [email protected] before 02-11-2026 by 4:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed in the official notification.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must hold an MA in Punjabi with minimum 55% marks along with UGC-NET qualification in Punjabi, or possess a Ph.D. in Punjabi as per UGC regulations.

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