Panjab University Chandigarh recruitment 2025: Guest Faculty vacancy in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology. Apply by 1 December 2025. Eligibility, salary, and application process explained.

Post Date: 29th November 2025

Organization: Panjab University, Chandigarh

Organization Profile

Panjab University is a prestigious collegiate central university located in Chandigarh, India. Established originally in 1882 as the University of the Punjab (Lahore), it was re-established in Chandigarh in 1947 as East Panjab University following the partition of India. The University today stands as one of the oldest and most respected higher education institutions in the country.

Job Title

Guest Faculty

Employment Type

Temporary

Department

• Microbial Biotechnology
  (To teach M.Sc. Microbial Biotechnology classes during the odd semester of the academic year 2025–2026)

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Microbial Biotechnology or allied subjects with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).

• Relaxation of 5% marks for SC / ST / OBC (Non-creamy layer) / Differently-abled / Ph.D. degree holders (Master’s obtained before 19 Sept 1991).

• Ph.D. in Microbiology / Biotechnology or allied fields.

Pay Scale

• ₹1500 per lecture

• Maximum ceiling: ₹50,000 per month

Job Location

Chandigarh

Apply Mode

Postal and Email

Organization Website

http://puchd.ac.in/

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must:

1. Download the prescribed application form from the Panjab University link:
   https://forms.puchd.ac.in/forms/20170912173045-application-form-assistant-professor-4th-16.pdf

2. Submit a soft copy of the filled-in application along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates/documents to:
   📧 chairdmbt@pu.ac.in
   Last Date: 01-12-2025

3. Submit the hard copy of the same documents to the office of:

   The Chairperson
   Department of Microbial Biotechnology
   Panjab University, Chandigarh
   Pin – 160014