CUHP Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor
25
Permanent Vacancies
Apply Date
27 Mar 2026 — 27 Apr 2026
Live · 30 days left
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) has released an official notification for recruitment of Teaching Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) on a regular, lien, and contract basis.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- 🟢 Notification Date: 27 March 2026
- 🟢 Online Application Start: 27 March 2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 27 April 2026
🎯 NUMBER OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION
📊 A. REGULAR VACANCIES
| Sr. No. | Department / Centre | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Science | 01 (OBC-01, PWD-OH) | — | — |
| 2 | Computer Science & Informatics | — | 01 (SC-01, PWD-VH) | — |
| 3 | Disaster Management | — | 01 (OBC-01) | 02 (OBC-01, SC-01) |
| 4 | Education | — | — | 01 (EWS-01) |
| 5 | Business School | 01 (OBC-01) | — | — |
| 6 | History | 01 (EWS-01) | — | — |
| 7 | Law | — | 01 (ST-01) | 03 (UR-02, SC-01) |
| 8 | Mathematics | — | 01 (EWS-01) | — |
| 9 | New Media | 01 (OBC-01) | — | — |
| 10 | Political Science | — | 01 (SC-01, PWD-VH) | — |
| 11 | Kashmir Studies | 01 (UR-01) | — | — |
| 12 | Yoga | 01 (SC-01) | — | — |
| Total | 06 | 05 | 06 | |
📊 B. LIEN VACANCIES
Likely to be regularized subject to termination of lien on post
| Sr. No. | Department / Centre | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Engineering & Robotics | — | — | 01 (UR-01) |
| 2 | Economics | — | 01 (OBC-01) | — |
| 3 | Library & Information Science | — | — | 01 (OBC-01) |
| 4 | Punjabi & Dogri | — | 01 (EWS-01) | — |
| 5 | Sanskrit | — | — | 01 (UR-01) |
| 6 | Visual Arts | — | — | 01 (EWS-01) |
| Total | — | 02 | 04 | |
📊 C. LEAVE VACANCIES
Purely on contract basis which are not likely to be regularized, in case of incumbent(s) repatriates to the university.
| Sr. No. | Department / Centre | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Informatics | — | — | 01 (UR-01) |
| 2 | Library & Information Science | — | — | 01 (UR-01) |
| Total | — | — | 02 | |
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
✅ General Qualification (UGC Norms)
- Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks
- NET / SET / SLET or Ph.D. (as applicable)
- Ph.D. not mandatory for Assistant Professor (as per UGC 2021 amendment)
📌 Example (Disaster Management)
- Master’s in Geology / Earth Sciences / Meteorology
- Must have PG Diploma / Certificate in Disaster Management
- Specialization in:
- Geohazards
- Hydro-meteorological hazards
- GIS / Remote Sensing
📌 Example (Law)
- Associate Professor
- Ph.D. in Law
- 8 years teaching/research experience
- 7 publications
- Assistant Professor
- Master’s in Law + NET/Ph.D.
📌 Example (Computer Engineering & Robotics)
- B.Tech + M.Tech (First Class)
- Desirable: Ph.D.
- Specialization:
- AI / Data Mining
- Security & Cryptography
- Quantum Computing
📊 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
- Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree
- Relaxation of 5% marks for:
- SC / ST / OBC (Non-creamy layer)
- PwD candidates
🎂 AGE LIMIT
- No specific age limit mentioned
- Candidates must meet eligibility as per UGC norms
🧾 RESERVATION
- Reservation applicable as per Government of India rules
- Categories:
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD
- OBC candidates must provide Non-Creamy Layer certificate (within 6 months)
💰 APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Processing Fee | Exam Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹250 | ₹1500 | ₹1750 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | NIL | ₹1500 | ₹1500 |
💰 Academic Pay Matrix Level
| Post | Academic Level | Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Level-10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
⚙️ SELECTION PROCESS
- Screening based on Academic/Research Score (UGC 2018 Regulations)
- Shortlisting criteria:
- Max 30 candidates per vacancy (Assistant Professor)
- Final Selection:
- Interview performance only
📝 HOW TO APPLY
- Visit CUHP official recruitment portal (CU Chayan Portal)
- Register & fill online application form
- Upload required documents:
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate
- Experience proof
- Pay application fee
- Submit application before deadline
⚠️ Only online applications will be accepted.
📜 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applications must be complete & properly documented
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Candidates must:
- Provide correct email & phone number
- Upload all documents online
- No TA/DA for interview
- University may:
- Increase/decrease vacancies
- Cancel recruitment anytime
- Jurisdiction: High Court of Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)
- Selected candidates will be governed by New Pension Scheme (NPS)
📌 IMPORTANT NOTES
- Separate application required for each post
- NOC required for employed candidates
- Foreign Ph.D. holders need Equivalence Certificate (AIU)
- Experience counted after minimum qualification

🔍 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- ✔️ Total Posts: 25+
- ✔️ Salary up to ₹2.18 Lakh/month
- ✔️ UGC-based recruitment
- ✔️ Teaching jobs in Central University
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to apply online for CUHP Teaching Recruitment 2026 is 27 April 2026.
CUHP is recruiting for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts.
The salary ranges from ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month under Academic Level-10.
₹1750 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates.
No, as per UGC 2021 amendment, PhD is not mandatory for Assistant Professor posts.
| Advertisement No. | 001/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 27 Mar 2026 — 27 Apr 2026 Live · 30 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 Himachal |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| User Mannual | View Official PDF |
| FAQ of CU Chayan Portal | View Official FAQ PDF |
| Career Page | Official Website |
| Official Website | Open Website |
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