Kashmir University Assistant Professor Jobs 2026

University of Kashmir Recruitment for Contractual Assistant Professors

The University of Kashmir has announced a recruitment drive for Contractual Assistant Professors. These positions are purely for academic arrangement for the Academic Session-2026 at the Institute of Technology, Zakura.

Job Highlights

Organization: University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Post Name: Contractual Assistant Professor

Academic Session: 2026

Location: Institute of Technology, Zakura, Srinagar

Application Mode: Online and Hard Copy Submission

Important Dates

The following dates are important for candidates wishing to apply:

• Submission of online application form start date: 25th September, 2026
• Last date for submission of online application form: 30th September, 2026
• Last date for submission of hard copy: 1st October, 2026

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for Contractual Assistant Professors in the following subject:

• Subject: Computer Science & Engineering
• Post ID: IOT-IOT-9

Number of vacancies is not specified in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications to be eligible for the Assistant Professor posts:

Essential Qualification:

• B.E/B.Tech and M.E/M.Tech in a relevant branch with a first class in any one of the two degrees. (As per AICTE regulations dated March 1, 2019).

Desirable Qualification:

• Ph.D.

Additionally, candidates with a direct Ph.D. degree after B.E/B.Tech are also eligible if the Ph.D. is awarded in a relevant discipline by a recognized University following UGC process, or awarded by Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IISc/NITs, etc.) recognized by MHRD. The candidate should have obtained at least a first class at the Bachelors level in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates with a Ph.D. awarded by a recognized foreign University/Institute with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (QS, THE, or ARWU) as per UGC regulations dated July 18, 2018 are also eligible.

Age Limit

The age limit for applicants is not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to deposit an application fee of Rs. 250/= through online mode only.

Salary / Pay Scale

The wages of the selected appointees will be fixed based on their qualifications possessed as on the cut-off/last date for submission of applications. Specific salary details are not mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection process details, including specific stages like written exams or interviews, are not fully detailed in the notification. Candidates are advised to stay in touch with the Dean of the School regarding the date, venue, and time of the interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates need to follow these steps to apply:

1. Fill out the online application form.
2. Submit the online application form by the last date.
3. Download the application form after submission.
4. Complete the downloaded application form in all respects.
5. Submit the hard copy of the completed application form along with relevant documents to the office of the Dean, School of Engineering, Zakura, Srinagar by the specified deadline.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to submit relevant documents along with the hard copy of the application form. The specific list of documents is not detailed in the notification.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on a need basis for the academic session-2026 and will be terminated by the end of the academic session or when the position is filled substantively, whichever is earlier.
• Selected candidates will have no right to claim continuation or regularization based on this engagement.
• Candidates must submit an undertaking duly sworn-in before a 1st class Judicial Magistrate agreeing to all terms and conditions.
• Candidates are advised to stay in touch with the concerned Dean of the School for interview details.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Contractual Assistant Professor post at the University of Kashmir?
A1: The last date for submission of the online application form is 30th September, 2026. The hard copy must be submitted by 1st October, 2026.

Q2: What is the application fee for this recruitment?
A2: The application fee is Rs. 250/=, which must be paid through online mode.

Q3: Is this a permanent job?
A3: No, the engagement is purely on a need basis for the academic session-2026 and is contractual.

Q4: What are the essential qualifications required?
A4: Essential qualification is B.E/B.Tech and M.E/M.Tech in a relevant branch with a first class in any one of the two degrees.

Official Notification and Links

Official Website: Not specified in the official notification.

Notification PDF: Click Here