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Job Title	Professor
Category	Educations
Location	West Bengal
Company	Presidency University, Kolkata
Description	Presidency University Professor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria The eligibility for the post of Professor at Presidency University follows UGC-aligned norms and must be satisfied under one of two defined pathways - academic route (a) or professional/industry route (b). All essential qualifications must have been obtained from a recognized University or Institute affiliated to UGC or other statutory apex bodies, or recognized by the State or Central Government as a centre of higher learning. Route A – Academic / Research Path 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. Route B – Outstanding Professional / Industry Path 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. Marks Relaxation for Reserved Categories 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%. Other Important Notes on Eligibility 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. Selection Process Presidency University has not specified a written examination for Professor posts. Selection is based on academic credentials, research experience, and performance in a personal interview before the Selection Committee. The overall procedure is designed to be transparent and objective, with a scoring system based on weightage given to different dimensions of the candidate's performance.Science Application Screening: The respective screening committee of the University will shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and other credentials. Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for interview. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview before the Selection Committee. All shortlisted candidates must be physically present before the Selection Committee on the day of interview - no exceptions. Document Verification: Photocopies of all testimonials and certificates must be submitted at the time of interview. Originals must also be brought for verification. The number of candidates called for interview will be decided by the respective screening committee. Candidates will be communicated interview details to their registered postal and email addresses. The University reserves the right to keep all or some vacancies unfilled if circumstances warrant, and the selection of advertised posts need not be confined only to formal applicants.Professor job listings How to Apply All applications for Presidency University Professor Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the University's official website. Offline or postal applications will not be considered. Candidates who applied against any earlier Presidency University advertisement for this post must re-apply afresh under Advertisement No. PU_RECR_AP_29-26. Visit the official Presidency University website at https://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/webannoncement030620261.php and click on the "Apply Online" link. Register with a valid email address and mobile number. Note your login credentials immediately. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and experience details. Upload all required documents as specified in the application form. Submit the online application before 01 July 2026 by 5:30 PM. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted. Candidates in employment must ensure their application is routed through the proper channel and arrange for an NOC before appearing before the Selection Committee. Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records. At the time of interview (if shortlisted), photocopies of all testimonials and certificates must be submitted, and originals must be brought for verification. Document Requirements While specific documents to be uploaded during the online application are not separately listed in the notification, candidates should have the following ready at the time of interview if shortlisted. All documents must be self-attested copies, with originals available for verification.University job postings Ph.D. degree certificate from a recognized University/Institute Master's degree and Graduate degree mark sheets and certificates Research publications list with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals Research score calculation as per Appendix I, Table 1 of the notification Evidence of successful guidance of doctoral candidates Teaching/research experience certificates from all previous and current employers SC/ST/OBC/PH category certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of West Bengal (OBC certificates must be issued/revalidated not before 18 May 2026) No Objection Certificate from current employer (for candidates in employment) Troubleshooting and Common Mistakes to Avoid Many applicants lose their candidature due to avoidable errors at the application stage or thereafter. The following guidance will help ensure your application is complete and error-free.Government job alerts Do not rely on your previous application: The notification explicitly states that all candidates who applied against earlier Presidency University advertisements must re-apply. Assuming your earlier application will be considered is the most common mistake. Apply before the last day: University portals typically experience high traffic near the deadline of 01 July 2026. Submitting well before 5:30 PM on the last date is strongly advisable to avoid server errors or payment failures. Ensure OBC certificate validity: OBC certificates must have been issued or revalidated on or after 18 May 2026. Older certificates will not be accepted for reservation benefit. Do not count M.Phil / Ph.D. time as experience: The notification explicitly states that time spent acquiring M.Phil or Ph.D. cannot be claimed or counted as teaching or research experience. Ensure your experience calculation excludes this period. Save your registration credentials: Note your registration number, user ID, and password immediately after registering. Recovery of login details on the last day can cost valuable time. Incomplete applications will be rejected: Ensure all fields in the online form are filled and all required documents are uploaded before final submission. The University will not entertain correspondence regarding rejected incomplete applications. Verify your registered email address: All communications - including shortlisting and interview calls - will be sent to the registered email and postal address only. Use an active, frequently monitored email ID. In-person attendance is mandatory: Shortlisted candidates must physically appear before the Selection Committee. There are no exceptions and no provision for online/virtual interviews.
Salary	Not Disclosed
Last Date	2026-07-01 00:00:00
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