⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 02-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
IUST Kashmir has advertised 48 Assistant Professor posts across 20 departments. Online applications open on 02-11-2026 and close on 02-12-2026; a printed copy of the submitted form must reach the Registrar by 07-12-2026 (4:00 PM). Most posts require a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and NET/SET or a Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations; engineering posts need B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech (first class). The application fee is Rs.1,000 (PwD exempt). Selection is by shortlisting (academic score card) followed by interview. Official notification is available as a PDF on the IUST website.
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Vacancy Details
- English Language & Literature: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- UR: 1
- ST-1: 1
- RBA: 1
- Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- SC: 1
- Journalism & Mass Communication: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- UR: 1
- Education: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- UR: 1
- ST-1: 1
- EWS: 1
- Mathematical Sciences: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics; two posts require a Master’s in Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics.- UR: 1
- ST-2: 1
- EWS: 1
- Zoology: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- ST-1: 1
- RBA: 1
- Physics: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- UR: 2
- SC: 1
- Chemistry: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the subject or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations.- UR: 1
- RBA: 1
- EWS: 1
- Food Technology: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.- RBA: 1
- OBC: 1
- Civil Engineering: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned/relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.- UR: 1
- RBA: 1
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned/relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.- UR: 1
- Computer Science & Engineering: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned/relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.- UR: 1
- SC: 1
- Mechanical Engineering: 3 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned/relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.- UR: 2
- SC: 1
- Management Studies: 3 vacancies
Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.- UR: 1
- ST-1: 1
- ST-2: 1
- Computer Science: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or equivalent grade in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.- UR: 1
- ALC/IB: 1
- Centre for AYUSH Sciences: 2 vacancies
Qualification: An MD/MS Degree in the AYUSH System of Medicine with at least 55% or an equivalent grade at the Master’s level in the concerned subject, recognised under Schedule II of the CCIM Act, 1970 / NCISM Act 2020.- EWS: 1
- OBC: 1
- Planning: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Planning with at least 60% marks in aggregate in either degree; alternatively, a Master’s Degree in Economics/Geography/Sociology plus a Master’s Degree in Planning with at least 60% marks in aggregate in either of the two Master’s degrees.- UR: 1
- Geomatics: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Geo-informatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.- UR: 1
- ST-2: 1
- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or equivalent grade in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Human Genetics, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Computational Biology or another relevant/allied subject.- UR: 1
- SC: 1
- Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST): 7 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees, a very good academic record and evidence of ability to conduct high-quality independent research; preceding degrees must be in specified relevant branches or allied subjects.- UR: 2
- ST-1: 1
- RBA: 1
- EWS: 2
- OBC: 1
Qualification Requirements
Most departments require a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or an equivalent grade, plus NET/SET/SLET; alternatively a Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations exempts candidates from NET/SET. Engineering and Food Technology posts require B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class or equivalent in either degree. Management requires a Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com with first class. KAST skill-development posts require a Ph.D. with first class/equivalent in preceding degrees and relevant subject background.
Application Fees
- General/Others: ₹1000
- PwD: ₹0
Selection Process
- 1: Shortlisting: Applications are screened and candidates are shortlisted using an academic score card. Usually 20 candidates are called per one post and 5 more for each additional post; the university decides the cut-off after screening.
- 2: Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. Interview dates and venues are communicated via the university website or by e-mail.
How to Apply
- Go to https://www.iust.ac.in and open the recruitment/application portal; read the detailed instructions.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number and keep your username and password safe.
- Enter personal details, educational qualifications, experience and other particulars correctly; incomplete entries will not be considered.
- Preview the form and submit it; the form cannot be edited after submission.
- Pay the fee online unless you are a PwD candidate exempt from the fee.
- Print the submitted form, attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents in the same order as the serial numbers generated.
- Deliver the hard copy to the office of the Registrar, IUST by 4:00 PM on 07-12-2026; if posted, ensure it arrives by that time.
- If already employed, forward the application through your employer.
Important Dates
- Notice dated:
- Online application form available:
- Last date for online submission:
- Last date for hard copy:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Most posts require a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) and NET/SET/SLET, or a Ph.D. complying with UGC 2009 regulations which exempts the need for NET/SET. Engineering and Food Technology posts require B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class or equivalent in either degree; KAST posts require a Ph.D.
How do I apply for these Assistant Professor posts?
Apply online through the IUST recruitment/application portal at www.iust.ac.in, register, fill and submit the form, and pay the fee online (PwD exempt). Then print the submitted form, attach self-attested documents and deliver the hard copy to the office of the Registrar, IUST by 07-12-2026 4:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply online and to send the hard copy?
The last date for online submission is 02-12-2026. The printed hard copy of the submitted form must reach the Registrar’s office by 07-12-2026 by 4:00 PM.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Candidates are shortlisted using an academic score card based on graduation, post-graduation, research, NET/SET, publications and experience, and shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview. The university decides cut-offs and ordinarily calls around 20 candidates per post and 5 more for each additional post.
What is the application fee and is anyone exempt?
The application processing fee is Rs. 1,000 payable online by debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates in the PwD category are exempt from paying the fee.
