- One-time vacancy for Guest Faculty to teach M.Sc. (Microbial Biotechnology) in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- Honorarium: Rs. 1,500 per lecture with a maximum limit of Rs. 50,000 per month.
- Candidates must provide an undertaking not to draw any fellowship/stipend or financial assistance from any agency during their tenure as Guest Faculty.
- Candidates availing RF scholarships in the University are not entitled to honorarium but will receive an experience certificate.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Guest Faculty (1 Post) in Microbial Biotechnology
Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, South Campus, Sector-25, Chandigarh
Apply Deadline
02 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University (PU) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹1,500 - ₹50,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Microbial Biotechnology or allied subject with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently-abled/Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) or Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
- Alternatively, Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU rankings.
- Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or similar UGC-accredited tests like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms.
- Candidates registered for Ph.D. prior to 11 July, 2009 are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if they meet specific conditions (regular Ph.D. mode, external examiner evaluation, open viva, two research papers, and two conference presentations).
- Relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently-abled/Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) or Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
- Alternatively, Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU rankings.
- Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or similar UGC-accredited tests like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms.
- Candidates registered for Ph.D. prior to 11 July, 2009 are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if they meet specific conditions (regular Ph.D. mode, external examiner evaluation, open viva, two research papers, and two conference presentations).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an interview conducted by the Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email regarding the interview date and time.
- Candidates must bring original certificates and relevant documents for verification at the time of the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email regarding the interview date and time.
- Candidates must bring original certificates and relevant documents for verification at the time of the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Soft copy of the application in the prescribed proforma (available at https://forms.puchd.ac.in/forms/20170912173045-application-form-assistant-professor-4th-16.pdf).
- Self-attested copies of all relevant documents/certificates.
- Hard copy of the application and documents to be submitted to the office of the Chairperson, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer.
- Self-attested copies of all relevant documents/certificates.
- Hard copy of the application and documents to be submitted to the office of the Chairperson, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Guest Faculty position in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University?
The last date to submit the soft copy of the application is 02-09-2026 at 5:00 PM, and the hard copy must be submitted by the same date.
Q.
What is the honorarium for the Guest Faculty position at Panjab University?
The honorarium is Rs. 1,500 per lecture with a maximum limit of Rs. 50,000 per month.
Q.
Are candidates availing RF scholarships eligible for the honorarium?
No, candidates availing RF scholarships in the University are not entitled to the honorarium but will receive an experience certificate.
Q.
What is the required qualification for the Guest Faculty position?
A Master’s degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Microbial Biotechnology or allied subject with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) is required. Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a top 500-ranked foreign university is acceptable.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.