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Guest Faculty (History – Modern History) Recruitment 2026 at PU-ISSER, Chandigarh

PU-ISSER, Panjab University Chandigarh, invites applications for Guest Faculty (History – Modern History) on a lecture basis. Candidates with NET, SET, SLET, or Ph.D. qualifications can apply offline before 10 July 2026. Honorarium up to ₹50,000 per month.

Date Posted: 08 July 2026

Organization: Panjab University – Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research (PU-ISSER), Chandigarh

About the Organization

The Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research (PU-ISSER) is a premier academic institute of Panjab University, Chandigarh. In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PU-ISSER offers B.A., B.A. (Hons.), and B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Social Sciences under the Honours School Framework. The programme provides multidisciplinary education with majors in History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, and other disciplines approved by the University. PU-ISSER is committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and research-oriented education.

Employment Type

Guest Faculty (Lecture Basis)

Job Title

Guest Faculty – History (Modern History)

Department

History (Modern History)

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

  • Master’s Degree in History with at least 55% marks from a recognized Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

Additionally, candidates should have:

  • Qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SLET, or SET

OR

  • Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2018

OR

  • Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the Top 500 Universities in QS, THE, or ARWU World University Rankings.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

  • Specialization in Modern Indian History
  • Certificate/Diploma in Archives and Records Management
  • Certificate/Diploma in Museology
  • Certificate/Diploma in Conservation Studies

Salary Details

  • ₹1,500 per lecture
  • Maximum remuneration: ₹50,000 per month
  • Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Location

📍 PU-ISSER, Panjab University
Sector 14, Chandigarh – 160014, India

Application Mode

Offline Application

Important Dates

Event Date & Time
Last Date to Apply 10 July 2026 (up to 4:00 PM)
Document Verification 13 July 2026 at 9:30 AM
Interview 13 July 2026 at 11:00 AM

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should:

  1. Download the prescribed application form for Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) from the Panjab University recruitment portal.
  2. Fill in all required details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and supporting documents.
  4. Submit the completed application form to the PU-ISSER office on or before the prescribed deadline.

Submission Address

Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research (PU-ISSER)
Opposite University School of Open Learning
Guru Tegh Bahadur Bhawan
Panjab University
Sector 14, Chandigarh – 160014, India

Official Website

PU-ISSER, Panjab University