Panjab University Recruitment 2026: 3 Guest Faculty (Law) – Apply Offline @ puchd.ac.in

The Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh has invited offline applications to fill 3 Guest Faculty (Law) positions for teaching LL.B and LL.M. classes. Selected candidates will receive an honorarium of Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a monthly ceiling of Rs. 50,000. Applications must reach the Department of Laws on or before 14 November 2026, by 4:00 PM; late applications will not be considered. The interview date will be notified shortly.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The official notification does not specify an age limit or a category-wise break-up of the 3 posts.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Guest Faculty (Law):
  • Master's degree with 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, in the relevant subject.
  • Must have qualified UGC-NET or hold a Ph.D. in Law, as per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018.

Candidates are advised to review the official notification for complete eligibility terms.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection will be based on a personal interview. The exact interview date will be notified shortly on the Panjab University and Department of Laws websites.
• Physical presence is mandatory for the interview.
• All supporting documents, certificates, and publications must be produced in original at the time of the interview.
• Any TA/DA for attending the interview: Not stated in the notification (candidates should assume no reimbursement unless clarified officially).

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Duly filled application form along with template pages 1 to 11 (download from Panjab University UGC Regulations 2018 Application Form Template).
2. Self-attested copies of certificates and other relevant documents, including publications.
3. At the interview: all supporting documents, certificates, and publications in original.
4. A signed undertaking confirming that no fellowship, stipend, or financial assistance from any agency will be drawn while teaching as Guest Faculty at the Department of Laws.
5. Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
6. All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for the relevant qualifications.
7. Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (if claiming SC/ST relaxation).
8. Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Instructions: Late applications will not be considered. Send or submit the application to the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh so that it reaches on or before 14 November 2026, 4:00 PM.

Important Links

• Download Panjab University Guest Faculty (Law) Official Notification PDF
• Download Panjab University UGC Regulations 2018 Application Form Template (Pages 1–11)
• Visit Panjab University Chandigarh Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for Panjab University Guest Faculty (Law) recruitment?

The offline application must reach the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh on or before 14 November 2026, by 4:00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

3. What is the application fee?

The official notification does not state any application fee for this engagement.

4. Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a contractual Guest Faculty engagement on an honorarium basis for teaching LL.B and LL.M. classes. It does not confer permanent government employment, pension, or job security.

5. What is the salary or honorarium structure?

An honorarium of Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month.

6. When will the interview be held?

The interview date will be notified shortly. Candidates should regularly check the Panjab University and Department of Laws websites for updates. Physical presence at the interview is mandatory.