CUS – Associate Professor and Professor – Job – 21-11-2026 – 22 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies22
Last Date21-11-2026
Begin Date01-11-2026
Advertisement Number07-CUS OF 2026, dated 28.10.2026
Pay ScaleAssociate Professor: Academic Level 13A (7th CPC); Professor: Academic Level 14 (7th CPC)
SalaryAssociate Professor: basic pay Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 plus admissible allowances; Professor: basic pay Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 plus admissible allowances
Important Links
Form TypeOnline
AgencyCUS
Other Dates
  • Advertisement date: 28-10-2026
  • Online application available from: 01-11-2026
  • Last date for online application: 21-11-2026
  • Last date for hard copy: 27-11-2026
NotificationView Notification
EducationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
StateJammu & Kashmir
AgencyCluster University of Srinagar
DepartmentEducation, Other
Job TypeJob
PositionAssociate Professor, Professor
⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 01-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Cluster University of Srinagar invites online applications for 22 senior faculty posts (14 Associate Professors and 8 Professors) across 16 departments. Online applications open on 01-11-2026 and close at 23:55 on 21-11-2026; a printed copy of the submitted form plus enclosures and fee receipt must reach the university by 04:30 PM on 27-11-2026. Professors and Associate Professors require a PhD and meet specific UGC-prescribed publication, score and experience criteria. Application fee is Rs. 2,000 for General and Rs. 1,500 for reserved categories.

Vacancy Details

  • Associate Professor: 14 vacancies
    Qualification: PhD in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; Master’s with at least 55% (or equivalent); at least 8 years teaching/research experience; at least 7 publications and total academic/research score of 75 (as per UGC Regulations)
    • UR/OM: 6
    • EWS/UR: 1
    • SC: 1
    • ST-1: 2
    • ST-2: 1
    • RBA: 1
    • OBC: 1
    • LAC/IB: 1
  • Professor: 8 vacancies
    Qualification: PhD in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; eminent scholar/industry professional with significant contributions; at least 10 years teaching/research experience; at least 10 publications and total Academic/Research Score of 120 (as per UGC Regulations)
    • UR/OM: 3
    • SC: 1
    • ST-1: 1
    • ST-2: 1
    • RBA: 1
    • OBC: 1

Qualification Requirements

Professor: PhD in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, at least ten years’ teaching/research experience and at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals with total Academic/Research Score of 120 (UGC Regulations). Or as an outstanding professional with PhD and ten years’ experience. Associate Professor: PhD in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, a Master’s degree with at least 55% (or equivalent grade), at least eight years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, at least seven publications and a total academic/research score of 75 (UGC Regulations).

Application Fees

  • General (UR/OM): ₹2000
  • Reserved Categories: ₹1500

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting: Applicants will be screened using the shortlisting criteria in the UGC Regulations 2018 and university norms based on information entered in the online form.
  • Verification of claims: All Academic/Research (API) score claims must be supported by documentary evidence in the PBAS proforma; claims without evidence will not be counted.
  • Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and must produce original documents for age, qualifications, experience, fitness and other claims.
  • No TA/DA: No travel allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

  1. Visit http://www.cusrinagar.edu.in and click the Jobs/Recruitment link; read the advertisement fully.
  2. Click ‘Register as an Applicant’ and register with a valid email ID and mobile number; keep your username and password.
  3. Log in with your username and password, enter personal details, qualifications and experience, preview and submit the form. You cannot edit after submission; print the form and note the Form No.
  4. Pay the application fee online via the payment gateway on the university website.
  5. Send the printout of the online form, self-attested copies of all documents and the fee receipt, in person or by Speed Post/Registered Post, to: Assistant Registrar (Establishment & Recruitment), Cluster University of Srinagar, Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar – 190008 by 27-11-2026 up to 04:30 PM.
  6. Ensure all enclosures are self-attested, attached in the order of serial numbers generated in the form, and page-numbered to match the application.

Important Dates

  • Advertisement date:
  • Online application available from:
  • Last date for online application:
  • Last date for hard copy:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum qualification requirements for these posts?

Both Professor and Associate Professor posts require a PhD in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline. Professors need ten years’ teaching/research experience and specified publication/score requirements; Associate Professors need at least eight years’ relevant experience, at least seven publications and a UGC-prescribed academic score.

How do I apply for these positions?

Apply online at the Cluster University of Srinagar website (www.cusrinagar.edu.in): register, complete and submit the online form, pay the fee online, print the form and send the printed form with self-attested documents and fee receipt to the Assistant Registrar by the hard-copy deadline.

What is the last date to apply online?

The online application closes at 23:55 on 21-11-2026. The printed copy and enclosures must reach the university by 04:30 PM on 27-11-2026.

What is the selection process?

Applicants will be screened/shortlisted per UGC Regulations and university norms based on the online form, required to support API claims with documentary evidence, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview where original documents must be produced. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

What is the pay scale for the posts?

Associate Professors are in Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) with basic pay Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 plus admissible allowances; Professors are in Academic Level 14 (7th CPC) with basic pay Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 plus admissible allowances.

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