Presidency University Professor Recruitment 2026 has been released for 44 vacancies across multiple departments. The recruitment is for Professor-level teaching positions.
Presidency University, Kolkata released the recruitment under Advertisement No. PU_RECR_AP_29-26 on 3rd June 2026. The online application window is active, and the last date is 1st July 2026 till 5:30 PM. The official website is www.presiuniv.ac.in.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Presidency University Professor Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization | Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | PU_RECR_AP_29-26 |
| Vacancies | 44 |
| Application Start Date | 3rd June 2026 |
| Last Date | 1st July 2026 till 5:30 PM |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.presiuniv.ac.in |
Presidency University Professor Recruitment 2026 Opens for 44 Posts
The recruitment is being conducted to fill teaching positions at the highest academic level. It covers 44 vacancies across 15 departments, including Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Economics, English, History, and others.
Candidates who applied against earlier advertisements must re-apply for this recruitment drive. The process follows UGC guidelines and West Bengal government norms.
Eligibility and Pay Scale
Eligibility includes a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline, published work of high quality with active research, at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
Additional eligibility details include minimum ten years of teaching or equivalent research experience, evidence of guiding doctoral candidates, 55% minimum marks at Master’s level, and 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD at Graduate and Master’s level. OBC certificates must be issued or revalidated not before 18th May 2026. The pay scale is Academic Level 14 with basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200.
Selection Process
- Online application submission with relevant documents
- Screening based on qualifications, experience, research publications, and other credentials
- Shortlisting for interview if applications are large
- Physical interview before the Selection Committee
- Final selection based on academic record, research experience, previous performance, and interview
| Link Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | www.presiuniv.ac.in |
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