PSOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PSOU), Patiala, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 10 Teaching and Non-Teaching posts. The posts are Assistant Professor (History and Public Administration), Assistant Registrar, Superintendent, System Administrator, Programmer, Senior Assistant, and Law Researcher. The PSOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 23 October 2026. Online registration runs from 24 October 2026 to 15 November 2026, and the hard copy must reach the University by 23 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Assistant Professor qualifications follow UGC Regulations 2018, and candidates are shortlisted for the interview by Academic Score. Punjabi pass up to Matric standard is essential for every post. Reserved category candidates must upload a Punjab Domicile or Residence Certificate.
PSOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PSOU), Patiala |
| Department Name | Department of Higher Education, Government of Punjab |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Assistant Registrar, Superintendent, System Administrator, Programmer, Senior Assistant, Law Researcher |
| Advt. No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 10 |
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Category | PSOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.psou.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 23 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Interview / Test Date | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen | Rs. 2000/- + 18% GST (Rs. 2360/-) |
| SC / ST / PwD (Punjab Domicile) | Rs. 1000/- + 18% GST (Rs. 1180/-) |
| SC / ST / PwD (Other States) | Rs. 2000/- + 18% GST (Rs. 2360/-) |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026 is 18-37 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 15.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – History | 1 | Master’s Degree with 55% in relevant subject + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018, OR Ph.D. from a Top 500 World Ranked Foreign University |
| Assistant Professor – Public Administration | 1 | Same as above |
| Assistant Registrar | 1 | Master’s Degree/LLB with 55% (50% for SC/ST) + 5 Years Teaching/ Administrative Experience, OR 20 Years University Service (incl. 1 Year as Superintendent/PA or higher) |
| Superintendent | 2 | Working Superintendent in Govt Institute/University, OR 10 Years Administrative Experience (incl. 5 Years as Senior Assistant) |
| System Administrator | 1 | MCA / BE / B.Tech (CS/IT) First Class + 10 Years Experience |
| Programmer | 1 | M.Sc (IT) / MCA / B.Tech (CSE) First Class + 3 Years Experience |
| Senior Assistant | 2 | Bachelor’s Degree + 120 Hours Computer Course or ‘O’ Level + 5 Years Experience as Clerk |
| Law Researcher | 1 | LLB + Enrollment as Advocate with State Bar Council/BCI + Good Drafting Skills |
Punjabi Language Requirement and Hard Copy Submission
Punjabi pass up to Matric standard is essential for all posts. Online submission alone is not enough: if the hard copy and documents don’t reach the Registrar’s office by 23 November 2026, the application will not be considered. Candidates already in service must apply through proper channel and bring an NOC at the time of the interview.
PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting by Academic Score as per UGC Appendix II, Table 3A (Assistant Professor)
- Competitive Test (Superintendent)
- Typing Test in Punjabi & English at 30 wpm, then Skill Test (Senior Assistant)
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply for PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website www.psou.ac.in and open the recruitment link for Advt. No. 01/2026.
- Register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in your personal, educational and experience details, including the Academic/Research Score for Assistant Professor.
- Upload your photo, signature, documents and Punjab Domicile Certificate (reserved category).
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form by 15 November 2026.
- Take five printouts of the form, paste your photo, attach self-attested documents and send them to the Registrar, PSOU, Mohindra Kothi, Fountain Chowk, Patiala-147001 by 23 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Important Links
| PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| PSOU Patiala Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| PSOU Patiala Official Website | PSOU |