Assistant Professor (Various Disciplines) Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Kashmir University (KU)
Job Category	Teaching
Eligibility Qualification	Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies	29 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹57,700 - ₹182,400 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 1200/- - SC/ST candidates: Rs. 1200/- - PwBD candidates: No application fee.

📄 Details & Description

- Kashmir University is inviting online applications for 29 Assistant Professor positions across multiple disciplines.
- The recruitment drive includes vacancies in Arabic, Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Informatics, Bio-Technology, Centre of Central Asian Studies (Archaeology, Economics, Kashmir), Distance & Online Education, Economics, Education, Food Science & Technology, Foreign Languages (German), Geo-Informatics, History, Home Science (Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition), Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy, Law, Lifelong Learning, Persian, Political Science, Urdu, and Zoology.
- Selected candidates will be posted in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The application process is fully online, and candidates must submit hard copies of documents by the same deadline.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent from an accredited foreign university.
- NET/SET qualification or Ph.D. exemption as per UGC regulations is mandatory.
- Specific subject-wise eligibility details are provided in the official notification (e.g., Bio-Informatics requires 55% marks in Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Clinical Biochemistry at PG level).
- For Home Science specializations (Human Development, Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition), a minimum of 55% marks at PG level in the respective specialization is required.
- For Geo-Informatics, a minimum of 55% marks at PG level in Geoinformatics/GIS/Remote Sensing or Applied Geology with a PG Diploma in Remote Sensing is required.
- For Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy, a minimum of 55% marks at PG level in Urdu/Philosophy with substantiated research in Iqbal Studies is required.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisting of candidates will be based on academic score criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

📂 Required Documents

- Master's degree certificate and mark sheets.
- NET/SET/Ph.D. exemption certificate as per UGC regulations.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for SC/ST candidates.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Any other documents specified in the official notification.

💳 Application Fee Details

- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 1200/-
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 1200/-
- PwBD candidates: No application fee.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Assistant Professor posts at Kashmir University?

The last date for the submission of online applications is 09 September 2026. Candidates must also submit the hard copy of the application by the same date.

Q. How many vacancies are available for Assistant Professor posts in the Kashmir University Recruitment 2026?

A total of 29 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Professor posts across various disciplines.

Q. What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates applying for Kashmir University Assistant Professor posts?

The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 1200/-. SC/ST candidates are also required to pay the same fee of Rs. 1200/-.

Q. What is the salary structure for the Assistant Professor positions at Kashmir University?

The selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay matrix of Rs. 57700 - 182400 Per Month.

Q. What is the selection process for Kashmir University Assistant Professor recruitment 2026?

The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic score criteria followed by an interview.