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Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University Forensic Science Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

  • Panjab University
  • Guest Faculty
  • Chandigarh
  • Offline application
Applications closed

Application deadline

5 October 2026

Closed

Last date and time for receipt of application

Posted 25 September 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
Master's degree in Forensic Science or any other…
Pay
₹1,500/sitting
Location
Chandigarh
Employment
Guest Faculty
Apply mode
Offline application
Reference
370/26/DFS

Overview

Panjab University invites applications for one Guest Faculty position to teach B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forensic Science during the Odd Semester of academic year 2026-2027.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Chandigarh · Guest Faculty

No additional details for this position.

Eligibility

Core Eligibility

Master's degree in Forensic Science or any other allied discipline from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, with 55% marks or an equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% is provided to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Differently-abled and Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) candidates, and to Ph.D. Degree holders who obtained their Master's Degree before 19 September 1991.

NET SLET SET or Phd Requirement

In addition to the Master's qualification, the candidate must satisfy one of the stated examination or Ph.D. pathways.

Education

Ph.D. Degree awarded in accordance with University Grants Commission regulations. This is one of the alternative eligibility pathways.

Exam qualification

  • Alternative 1 of 2. National Eligibility Test conducted by UGC or CSIR. This is one of the alternative eligibility pathways.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. A similar test accredited by UGC, such as SLET or SET. This is one of the alternative eligibility pathways.

Other

Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009 are exempt from NET, SLET or SET if all prescribed exemption conditions are fulfilled. The Ph.D. must have been awarded in regular mode, the thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open viva voce conducted, two research papers published from the Ph.D. work with at least one in a refereed journal, and at least two conference or seminar presentations made from the Ph.D. work. These conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs).

Desirable

Ph.D. in Forensic Science or allied fields.(Desirable)

Salary & benefits

₹1,500

per sitting

Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to an upper limit of Rs. 50,000 per month.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    Eligible candidates will be interviewed during October 2026. The exact date and time will be communicated by email and phone.

  2. 2

    Document Verification

    Candidates must bring original certificates and other relevant documents for verification at the time of interview.

Important dates

Application deadline

5 Oct 2026

5:00 PM

Applications closed

Other important dates

  • Advertisement date25 September 2026
  • Interview during October 2026To be notified

How to apply

  1. 1

    Download form

    Obtain the prescribed Assistant Professor application form from the stated Panjab University jobs webpage.

    URL: https://jobs.puchd.ac.in/forms.php?pageslt09

    Open link
  2. 2

    Offline application

    The completed prescribed application form and self-attested certificates must reach the Department of Forensic Science office by 05 October 2026 at 5 PM.

    Office of the Department of Forensic Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014, India

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Eligible candidates will be interviewed during October 2026. The exact interview date and time will be communicated by email and phone. Applicants must bring original certificates and relevant documents for verification at the interview.

Eligibility notes

Applicants require a Master's degree in Forensic Science or an allied discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, subject to the stated 5% relaxation. Candidates must also have cleared NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent UGC-accredited test such as SLET or SET, or hold a qualifying Ph.D. degree. Special NET/SLET/SET exemption conditions apply to candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11 July 2009.

Application instructions

Use the prescribed Assistant Professor application form available at https://jobs.puchd.ac.in/forms.php?pageslt09. The completed application form and self-attested certificates must reach the office of the Department of Forensic Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh, by 05 October 2026 at 5 PM.

Important notes

The assignment is lecture-based with honorarium of Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. The selected candidate must undertake not to draw any fellowship, stipend or financial assistance from any agency while teaching as Guest Faculty. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

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