MBSPSU Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University (MBSPSU), Patiala has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 04/2026 for teaching and non-teaching posts at the University and its constituent colleges, Govt. Arts and Sports College, Jalandhar and Guru Nanak Govt. College, Kala Afghana (Gurdaspur) - 123 posts across the whole drive, as announced on the University website. Among them is one post of Professor (Physical Education) at the University in Patiala (post reference ADVT-04/2026-01), carrying a pay of Rs. 1,44,200 per month (minimum). The reservation policy of the Government of Punjab applies to all advertised positions, and the number of posts advertised is indicative and subject to change.

Eligibility for the Professor post follows the UGC pattern and can be met by either of two routes. Under Route A, the candidate must be an eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, a total research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations, 2018, and a minimum of ten years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at an equivalent level, with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. Under Route B, an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the relevant/allied/applied discipline and ten years' experience who has made a significant, documented contribution to the discipline may also apply. The upper age limit for direct recruitment to teaching posts is 45 years for General Category candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories under Punjab Government rules. The application fee is Rs. 2,000 (including GST), reduced to Rs. 1,500 for SC/ST/BC/EWS/ESM/PWD candidates of Punjab domicile, payable online only.

Applications can be submitted online through the University's recruitment portal from 9 November 2026 to 4 December 2026, which is also the last date for online fee payment. Candidates must additionally send hard copies of the submitted application with supporting documents to the University so that they reach by 9 December 2026. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or not to fill any post, and it may fill an advertised position on a contractual basis in lieu of regular/direct appointment if the Selection Committee finds a candidate under contractual engagement more appropriate.

Eligibility

• Route A: An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with published work of high quality and active engagement in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations, 2018
• Route A (continued): A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level at University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate
• OR Route B: An outstanding professional having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from academic institutions or industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, with ten years' experience
• Upper age limit for direct recruitment to teaching posts: 45 years for General Category; relaxation for reserved categories as per Punjab Government rules
• The reservation policy of the Government of Punjab, as amended from time to time, is applicable to all advertised positions

Selection Process

1. Selection stages are not specified in the University's official online summary of Advt. No. 04/2026; the detailed advertisement governs the process. The advertisement expressly reserves the University's right to fill the post on a contractual basis in lieu of regular/direct appointment where the Selection Committee deems a contractual candidate more appropriate.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs. 1,44,200/- per month (minimum)

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