Assistant Professor

Recruitment is a strong opportunity for NET qualified candidates and PhD holders to build their careers in a reputed university in Kashmir.

Date Posted: 30th October 2026

Institution Name: Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir

Advertisement/Notification No.: Detailed Advertisement Notice No. 09 of 2026 (No: IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592)

Institution Profile

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, J&K has been established through an Act No. XVIII of 2005 dated: 7th November 2005 passed by J&K State Legislature and notified by the State Government, through Jammu & Kashmir Government Gazette dated: 11-11-2005. While the university started functioning in November, 2005 the teaching programme was started in July 2006. The Chancellor of the University is the Lieuteutant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the executive authority of the University is its Executive Council with the Vice Chancellors of University of Jammu, University of Kashmir and Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University as members. The University is accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘B+’ and is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and Section 12(b) of UGC Act. The Technical and nursing programmes offered by the University are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Indian Nursing Council (INC). The University has the membership of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Employment Type: Regular appointment (selected candidates are governed by the New Pension Scheme)

Post Name/Designation

The university is hiring Assistant Professors in the following departments and centres

Total Vacancies: 48

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up

The KAST posts are split as Software Engineering (ST1-1, EWS-1), Solar PV (RBA-1, EWS-1), Food Technology (UR-1), Mechanical Engineering (OBC-1) and E&CE (UR-1). Reservation is as per Government of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir rules, and 4% horizontal reservation is provided for PwD candidates.

Required Educational Qualifications for Language, Media, Education and Science Departments

Candidates should have

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or equivalent grade, in English Language & Literature, Urdu Language & Literature, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education, Zoology, Physics or Chemistry
• Mathematical Sciences: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (posts marked with an asterisk need Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics)

Required Educational Qualifications for Engineering and Technology Departments

Candidates should have

• B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned, relevant or allied branch, with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees
• This applies to Food Technology, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Required Educational Qualifications for Management Studies

Candidates should have

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Master’s degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with first class or equivalent

Required Educational Qualifications for Computer Science

Candidates should have

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering

Required Educational Qualifications for AYUSH Sciences

Candidates should have

• MD/MS degree in AYUSH System of Medicine with minimum 55% or equivalent grade in the concerned subject, recognized under Schedule II of CCIM Act, 1970/NCISM Act 2020

Required Educational Qualifications for Planning

Candidates should have either

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and Master’s degree in Planning, with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in either degree
• Master’s degree in Economics/Geography/Sociology and Master’s degree in Planning, with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in either Master’s degree

Required Educational Qualifications for Geomatics

Candidates should have

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Geo-informatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology

Required Educational Qualifications for Molecular Medicines

Candidates should have

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Immunology or other relevant/allied subjects

Required Educational Qualifications for Skill Development & Training (KAST)

Candidates should have

• PhD with first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees in the relevant subject, which is Computer Science for Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering for Solar PV, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering for the respective posts
• Consistently very good academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent high quality research

Eligibility Test Requirement

Candidates must have NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET/SET conducted by J&K. Candidates with a PhD in the concerned subject awarded as per UGC Regulations, 2009 are exempted from NET/SET/SLET. Candidates with a PhD from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU are also eligible and must produce an AIU equivalence certificate. Candidates with PhD and Master’s degree before 19 September 1991 with 50% or more marks are also eligible.

Age Limit

The notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation.

Pay Scale/Pay Level

As per Government Norms. Where the university does not have its own service rules, the rules of the UT Government apply.

Application Fee

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages

• Screening of applications and shortlisting, ordinarily 20 candidates for one post and 5 more for every additional post, based on academic score (80 marks), research publications (10 marks) and teaching experience (10 marks)
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Verification of original documents

Job Location

Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir

Important Dates

Apply Mode: Online Application Link, followed by Hard Copy Submission

How to Apply for this Post?

Register on the university recruitment portal, fill in the online form and pay the fee. Then take a print-out of the submitted form and send it with self-attested documents to the Registrar’s office before the hard copy deadline.

Application Procedure

Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post

• Visit the university website and open the recruitment or application portal
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and save your username and password
• Fill in personal details, qualifications, experience and other particulars, then preview the form
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 online, unless exempted
• Submit the form, as no editing is allowed after submission
• Send the printed application with a detailed CV and self-attested documents to the Registrar’s office by 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready

• Printout of the online application form
• Detailed curriculum vitae with full publication details
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
• NET/SET/SLET certificate, or PhD compliance certificate in the prescribed annexure format
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• Age proof/Date of birth certificate
• Experience certificates, if any
• Equivalence certificate for foreign degrees
• Application forwarded through the employer, for candidates in service
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Government-issued ID proof

Important Links

Institution Address

Office of the Registrar,
Islamic University of Science & Technology,
Kashmir,
Jammu and Kashmir,
India.

Benefits of Joining Islamic University of Science and Technology

• Chance to join a well-known university in Kashmir as a regular faculty member
• Opportunity to teach and research in a wide range of departments and new centres
• Pay and service conditions as per UT Government norms
• Scope to grow through research, publications and academic leadership
• Pension benefit under the New Pension Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions for Assistant Professor Recruitment

1. Who has issued this notification?
   Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir.
2. What is the notice number?
   Detailed Advertisement Notice No. 09 of 2026.
3. How many posts are available?
   There are 48 posts across 20 departments and centres.
4. What is the last date to apply online?
   2 December 2026.
5. What is the last date for submitting the hard copy?
   7 December 2026, 4:00 PM.
6. What is the application fee?
   Rs. 1,000, non-refundable, paid online. PwD candidates are exempted.
7. Is NET compulsory?
   Yes, NET/SET/SLET is required, but candidates with a PhD as per UGC Regulations, 2009 are exempted.
8. What is the minimum qualification?
   A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject, with variations for engineering, management, planning and other disciplines.
9. How will candidates be shortlisted?
   Through an academic score out of 100, covering academics, research publications and teaching experience.
10. Is there any age relaxation?
    The notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation.

Teaching and research careers are built on opportunities like this one. If you meet the qualifications and have your NET or PhD in place, prepare your documents, apply online after 2 November 2026 and post the hard copy before 7 December 2026.