Panjab University has announced 1 vacancy for the Guest Faculty post on a contract basis for the academic session 2026-2027 (odd semester). Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Commerce with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH/VH) and UGC-NET in Commerce or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009. The remuneration is Rs. 1,500 per lecture with a ceiling of Rs. 50,000 per month. Candidates must apply offline by downloading the application form and submitting two copies of the complete application form with self-attested documents by hand or post to the Office of DES-MDRC, Panjab University, Chandigarh on or before 23 October 2026. Selection will be made through an interview.
Panjab University Guest Faculty Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Department(s)
Department of Evening Studies – Multi Disciplinary Research Centre (DES-MDRC)
Posts
Guest Faculty in Commerce
Total Vacancies
01
Pay
Rs. 1,500/- per lecture (ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month)
Contract Term
Academic session 2026-2027 (odd semester)
Application Mode
Offline
Last Date or Interview Date
Last date to submit application: 23.10.2026
Department-wise Vacancies
Applications are invited for 01 vacancy of Guest Faculty in the Department of Evening Studies – MDRC for teaching B.Com (FYUP) classes from Monday to Friday between 2.00 PM to 9.00 PM.
Department
Post
Vacancies
Classes to be Taught
Department of Evening Studies – MDRC
Guest Faculty (Commerce)
01
B.COM (FYUP)
Qualification and Experience
Post
Qualification
Experience
Guest Faculty in Commerce
Master’s degree in Commerce from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Physically & Visually Handicapped) or an equivalent grade. Must have cleared UGC-NET in Commerce or similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
Not stated in the notice
Pay and Terms
The appointment is on a lecture basis with a token honorarium of Rs. 1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The interview date will be intimated later via the candidate’s email address provided in the application form.
How to Apply for Panjab University Guest Faculty
Download the application form (Pages 1 to 12) from the Panjab University website under employment/jobs or via the official web link.
Fill out the application form completely as per UGC Regulation 2018 guidelines.
Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents to the application form.
Prepare two (02) complete copies of the application form along with enclosures.
Submit the two copies of the complete application form by hand or post in the Office of DES-MDRC latest by 23.10.2026.
Documents Required
Completed application form (Pages 1 to 12) in two copies
Self-attested copies of relevant certificates and educational documents
Proof of Master’s degree in Commerce
UGC-NET / SLET / SET certificate or Ph.D. degree documents (if exempted from NET)
