University of Kashmir

Assistant Professor & Equivalent Recruitment 2026

Advertisement Notice No. 17 of 2026 | Dated: 06-08-2026

πŸ”” Online Applications Invited for Assistant Professors & Equivalent Posts
Organization University of Kashmir
Post Assistant Professor
Pay Level Academic Level-10
Salary β‚Ή57,700–₹1,82,400
πŸ“… Important Dates
Online Application Starts 10 August 2026
Last Date for Online Application 09 September 2026 – 4:00 PM
Last Date for Hard Copy 14 September 2026
⚠️ Candidates who fail to submit the hard copy within the stipulated time may have their candidature rejected without notice.
πŸ“‹ Vacancy Details
S.No. Post ID Department / Subject No. of Posts
1PGD-AR-13Arabic1
2PGD-BC-13/14/15Bio-Chemistry3
3PGD-BI-5Bio-Informatics1
4PGD-BT-7/8/9Bio-Technology3
5PGD-CA-34Central Asian Studies (Archaeology)1
6PGD-CA-35/36Central Asian Studies (Economics)2
7PGD-CA-37Central Asian Studies (Kashmiri)1
8PGD-DD-17Distance & Online Education (Home Science – Human Development)1
9PGD-EC-20Economics1
10PGD-ED-19Education1
11PGD-FT-11Food Science & Technology1
12PGD-FL-10Foreign Languages (German)1
13PGD-GEO-14/15Geo-Informatics2
14PGD-HS-14History1
15PGD-HO-14Home Science (Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition)1
16PGD-II-12Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy1
17PGD-LA-20/21Law2
18PGD-LL-7Lifelong Learning1
19PGD-PN-11Persian1
20PGD-PS-17Political Science1
21PGD-UR-16Urdu1
22PGD-ZO-24Zoology1
πŸŽ“ Educational Qualification
General Eligibility:
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • For Bio-Informatics, specified PG qualifications in Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Clinical Biochemistry are mentioned in the notification.
  • For Archaeology, Master’s Degree in Culture & Archaeology/Archaeology or History with PG Diploma in Archaeology is required.
  • For Home Science (Human Development), PG qualification in Home Science with specialization in Human Development is specified.
  • For Lifelong Learning, specified PG qualifications include Lifelong Learning, Social Work, Sociology, Home Science (Extension & Communication) or Rural Development.
  • For Geo-Informatics, PG qualification in Geoinformatics/GIS/Remote Sensing or Applied Geology with PG Diploma in Remote Sensing is specified.
  • For Home Science (Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition), PG qualification in Home Science with specialization in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition is specified.
  • For Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy, PG qualification in Urdu/Philosophy with substantiated research in Iqbal Studies is required.
πŸ“š NET / SET / Ph.D. Requirement
  • NET is compulsory for candidates having Post-Graduate Degrees only, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
  • For candidates belonging to UT of J&K who are not NET qualified, SET is specified as the compulsory requirement.
  • Candidates having a Ph.D. in the concerned subject in compliance with the specified UGC Ph.D. Regulations may be exempted from the NET/SET requirement.
πŸ’³ Application Fee
Application Fee: β‚Ή1,200/-
Payment is to be made through online mode only.

Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwD) are exempted from payment of application fee.

πŸ“ How to Apply
  1. Visit the University of Kashmir website and go to the Jobs/Recruitment section.
  2. Read the important instructions and preview the application process.
  3. Register as an applicant using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
  4. Login using the registered Username and Password.
  5. Enter personal details, educational qualifications, experience and other required information.
  6. Preview the application carefully and submit the form.
  7. Pay the application fee through online mode.
  8. Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep the Form Number for future reference.
  9. Submit the downloaded application form along with required enclosures and payment acknowledgement by the prescribed deadline.
πŸ† Shortlisting Criteria
Parameter Maximum Score
Graduation 15
Post-Graduation 25
M.Phil 07
Ph.D. 30
NET with JRF / NET / SLET-SET 07
Research Publications 10
Teaching / Post-doctoral Experience 10
Awards 03
Total 100
⚠️ Important Instructions
  • Applications received after the prescribed deadline or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
  • Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria by the last date mentioned in the advertisement.
  • Category certificates must be valid and issued by the competent authority.
  • No updation/change of category, post code or other fields will be considered after submission of the online application.
  • Candidates should regularly check the University website for recruitment updates, instructions and corrigenda.
  • Original documents may be required during the selection process.
  • The application fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.
  • The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts or not to fill any vacancy.
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πŸ“Œ Disclaimer

This page is created for informational purposes by Academic Update. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification issued by the University of Kashmir before applying. Eligibility, vacancies, dates, fees and other conditions are subject to the official advertisement.