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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Professor: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% in the relevant subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations (exemptions detailed in notice) - Assistant Registrar: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree or LLB with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST) and five years regular teaching/administrative experience OR 20 years university service route - Superintendent: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Working Superintendent from State/Central Govt Institute/University OR 10 years regular administrative experience with at least 5 years as Senior Assistant - System Administrator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: MCA/BE/B. Tech (CS/IT) or Equivalent with First Class and minimum 10 years relevant experience - Programmer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc (IT)/M.C.A./B. Tech. (C.S.E.) or Equivalent with First Class and minimum 3 years relevant experience - Senior Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree plus a recognised 120-hour computer course or DOEACC O-level equivalent and five years clerk experience - Law Researcher (On Contract): 1 vacancies
Qualification: LLB and enrolment as an Advocate with the right to practise; good drafting skills
Qualification Requirements
Application Fees
- General Category: ₹2000
- SC/ST & PWD candidates (domiciled in Punjab): ₹1000
- SC/ST and PWD candidates not domiciled in Punjab: ₹2000
Selection Process
post: Assistant Professor
steps: [‘Shortlisting by Academic Score using UGC Regulations Appendix II (Table 3A)’, ‘Interview; final selection is based only on interview performance’]
post: Superintendent
steps: [‘Shortlisting by a competitive test’, ‘Interview for shortlisted candidates’]
post: Senior Assistant
steps: [‘Typing tests in Punjabi (Unicode Font Raavi) and English at 30 wpm (300 words in 10 minutes) for shortlisting’, ‘Skill test for those who pass typing tests’]
post: Assistant Registrar, System Administrator, Programmer, Law Researcher (On Contract)
steps: [‘Selection procedure not specified in the notice’]
How to Apply
- Have personal details, mobile number, active email, reservation details (if any) and percentage of each qualification ready; convert CGPA/SGPA to percentage in advance.
- Scan photograph and signature separately in JPEG format, each not larger than 150 KB.
- Register and fill the online application form between 24-10-2026 and 15-11-2026; complete all mandatory fields.
- Upload all supporting documents with the online form; reserved-category candidates must upload Punjab State Domicile Certificate or Punjab Residence Certificate.
- Pay the application fee online (non-refundable).
- Take five printouts of the online application form and affix the same passport-size photograph uploaded online.
- Send the printouts with one set of self-attested certificates to THE REGISTRAR, JAGAT GURU NANAK DEV PUNJAB STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, MOHINDRA KOTHI, FOUNTAIN CHOWNK, PATIALA-147001, PUNJAB; the hard copy must reach by 23-11-2026, 5:00 pm.
- Persons in service must forward their application through the proper channel.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online application start date:
- Online application last date:
- Hard copy submission last date (to Registrar, by 5:00 pm):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility/qualification criteria for these PSOU posts?
Qualifications vary by post. Assistant Professor requires a Master’s degree with 55% plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC; Assistant Registrar needs a Master’s or LLB with 55% (50% for SC/ST) plus experience or 20-year service route; technical posts require relevant degrees with experience; Punjabi pass up to Matric is essential for all posts.
How do I apply for PSOU Recruitment 2026?
Apply online between 24-10-2026 and 15-11-2026, upload required documents and pay the fee online, then send five printouts of the online application with self-attested certificates to the Registrar so they reach by 23-11-2026 (5:00 pm).
What is the last date to apply for the online form and for sending hard copies?
The online application window closes on 15-11-2026. The hard copy of the application and supporting documents must reach the Registrar by 23-11-2026 up to 5:00 pm.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection varies: Assistant Professor candidates are shortlisted by Academic Score and selected based on interview performance; Superintendent candidates are shortlisted by a competitive test then interviewed; Senior Assistant candidates undergo Punjabi and English typing tests and a skill test. For some posts the notice does not specify the selection process.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Appointed candidates will be paid according to pay scales prescribed by the UGC and/or the Government of Punjab as amended from time to time. The notice does not provide post-wise pay levels or allowances.
