Presidency University Kolkata Professor Recruitment 2026 – 44 Vacancies Across 15 Departments, Apply by 1 July

Presidency University, Kolkata has released Advertisement No. PU_RECR_AP_29-26 dated 03 June 2026 , inviting online applications for the post of Professor across 15 departments and institutes . A total of 44 vacancies are notified covering Science, Humanities, Social Science, and Health Sciences disciplines. The last date to apply online is 01 July 2026 by 5:30 PM . All applications must be submitted through the Presidency University official website. Candidates who had applied against earlier advertisements must re-apply.

An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline. | Published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. | A total research score of 120 as per the criteria in Appendix I, Table 1 of the notification. | A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at University or National Level Institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. | An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant, allied, or applied discipline from any academic institution (not covered under Route A) or industry. | Must have made significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence. | Must have 10 years of experience in the relevant field. | A relaxation of 5% at the Graduate and Masters level is available for SC, ST, Differently-abled (physically and visually), and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates for eligibility and assessment of good academic record. However, Differently-abled candidates in Physical Education discipline are not eligible for this relaxation. | The minimum qualifying marks of 55% at the Master's level is relaxable to 50% for Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991 . | Grace marks will not be included while computing the eligibility marks of 55% or the relaxed 50%. | Time spent acquiring M.Phil and/or Ph.D. degrees shall not be counted or claimed as teaching or research experience for appointment to the post of Professor. | For foreign university degrees, the degree must be recognized as equivalent to its Indian counterpart by the Association of Indian Universities. | Proficiency in English - the medium of instruction at Presidency University - is required for all posts. | Candidates already in employment must apply through proper channel and must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to appear before the Selection Committee.