PSOU Teaching and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 for 10 PostsOut

• All posts: Punjabi up to Matric standard is essential.
• Assistant Professor, History/Public Administration: Relevant Master's degree with at least 55% or equivalent grade, together with NET/SLET/SET, unless exempt under the specified UGC Ph.D. provisions. Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign institution ranked within the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU is accepted under the stated conditions.
• Assistant Professor relaxations: A 5% marks relaxation at Bachelor's and Master's levels applies to SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and the specified disability categories. Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's before 19 September 1991 receive a reduction from 55% to 50% at Master's level. Eligibility marks exclude grace marks.
• Assistant Registrar: Master's degree or LLB with at least 55% marks, reduced to 50% for SC/ST, and five years of regular teaching or administrative experience in the specified institutions. An alternative route permits at least 20 years of university service, including at least one year as Superintendent, Personal Assistant or in a higher position, irrespective of the stated qualification.
• Superintendent: Currently serving as Superintendent in a State/Central Government institute or university, or ten years of regular administrative experience including at least five years as Senior Assistant. Deputation applications are permitted under Punjab Government norms.
• System Administrator: First-class MCA, BE/B.Tech in CS/IT or equivalent, with at least ten years of relevant programming, system administration or network administration experience. The notice also lists desirable systems and networking expertise.
• Programmer: First-class M.Sc. IT, MCA, B.Tech CSE or equivalent, with at least three years of relevant experience in the specified government institutions, universities or industries. Required technical knowledge covers web programming, databases, server services, cloud and data-centre management.
• Senior Assistant: Bachelor's degree and five years of clerk experience in a university, college or educational institute. Also required is a qualifying computer course of at least 120 hours from a government-recognized or reputed ISO 9001-certified institution, or a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to DOEACC O level.
• Law Researcher: LLB, enrolment with a State Bar Council or the Bar Council of India with a valid right to practise, and good drafting ability. Preferred areas include university/service law, writs, civil matters, contracts, disciplinary matters, RTI, arbitration and constitutional law.

• Open the official university website and access the recruitment application facility for Advertisement No. 01/2026.
• Register and complete the online form between 24 October 2026 and 15 November 2026, entering all mandatory information and qualification percentages. Convert CGPA/SGPA to percentages beforehand.
• Upload the required certificates and separate JPEG files for the photograph and signature, each within 150 KB. Reserved-category applicants must upload the prescribed Punjab domicile or residence certificate.
• Pay the applicable fee online. Assistant Professor applicants must complete the Academic/Research Score fields carefully, as changes after submission are not allowed.
• Print five copies of the completed application and attach the same passport-size photograph used online to each copy.
• Send the five printouts with one set of self-attested supporting certificates to THE REGISTRAR, JAGAT GURU NANAK DEV PUNJAB STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, MOHINDRA KOTHI, FOUNTAIN CHOWNK, PATIALA-147001, PUNJAB.
• Ensure delivery by 5:00 pm on 23 November 2026; applications arriving after the hard-copy deadline will not be considered.
• Retain copies of the submitted material. Serving applicants must apply through the proper channel and produce an employer NOC at the interview.

Recruitment scope and appointment terms

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala is accepting applications under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for teaching and non-teaching appointments. The advertisement states 10 vacancies and includes Assistant Professor opportunities in History and Public Administration alongside administrative, technical and legal posts. Law Researcher is a contractual position; the notice does not specify its contract duration. Regular appointments carry a three-year probation period, and pay follows the applicable UGC and/or Punjab Government scales.

Check the correct eligibility route

Punjabi up to Matric standard is essential across the recruitment. Academic qualifications and experience differ substantially between posts. For example, Senior Assistant requires a degree, prescribed computer training and five years of clerk experience, while the technical posts require first-class qualifications and relevant experience. Assistant Registrar has both a qualification-plus-experience route and a separate long-service route. Applicants should check the detailed conditions for their own post rather than rely on a qualification alone.

Complete both submission stages

Online registration opens on 24 October 2026 and closes on 15 November 2026. Prepare qualification percentages, personal information, an active email address and mobile number before filling the form. Photograph and signature files must be separate JPEGs of no more than 150 KB each. Only documents uploaded with the application will be considered.

After online submission and fee payment, print five copies and attach the same passport-size photograph to each. These must reach the Registrar at Mohindra Kothi, Fountain Chownk, Patiala-147001, Punjab, with one set of self-attested supporting certificates, by 5:00 pm on 23 November 2026. Late hard copies will not be accepted. Serving applicants must use the proper channel and present an employer NOC at interview.

Selection and follow-up

Assistant Professor Academic Scores determine interview shortlisting, not final merit; selection rests on interview performance. Complete the Academic/Research Score fields carefully because post-submission changes are not permitted. Superintendent applicants face a competitive test and interview, while Senior Assistant applicants face typing tests followed by a skill test. Keep the registered email active and check both inbox and spam folders, together with university website updates. Incomplete or unsupported applications will not be considered.