Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the contractual engagement of Assistant Professors in the Department of Economics and the Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society. The appointments are purely on a contractual basis and offer a fixed monthly remuneration based on qualifications. The university has specified eligibility, selection criteria, and tenure in the official advertisement.
Candidates are required to apply online between 24th April and 29th April 2025. A hard copy of the application form must be submitted by 30th April 2025. The posts are open to qualified individuals who meet the UGC regulations and subject-specific eligibility criteria outlined below.
Interested applicants must apply through the IUST website and submit all supporting documents before the deadlines. The university will shortlist candidates for interviews based on UGC shortlisting parameters. Final selection will be made as per UGC 2018 guidelines.
Important Dates of IUST Assistant Professor Notification:
The registration process for IUST Teaching Posts begins and will remain open till 15th May 2025.
Availability of online application forms: 24-04-2025
Last date for online application submission: 29-04-2025
Last date for hard copy submission: 30-04-2025
Vacancy Details of IUST Assistant Professor 2025: This recruitment drive aims to fill the following contractual positions:
Post Name: Assistant Professor (Economics)
No. of Posts: 01
Post Name: Assistant Professor (Science & Society)
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria of Assistant Professor Posts: Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, and other essential details below.
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in the concerned or allied discipline. In addition:
For Economics: Master’s in Economics or relevant subject.
For Science & Society: Master’s in Social Work / Sociology / Science Communication or allied fields.
Desirable specializations include Science Communication, Citizen Science, Social Work, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Additionally, candidates must have cleared NET/SET/Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
Ph.D. obtained from top 500 globally ranked foreign universities (QS/THE/ARWU) is also considered valid.
Emoluments for IUST Assistant Professors: The monthly salary for candidates having:
Postgraduate (excluding Arch): ₹45,000/month
With NET/SET/GATE: ₹48,000/month
With Ph.D.: ₹50,000/month
With both NET/SET and Ph.D.: ₹50,000/month
Application Process for IUST Recruitment 2025:
Eligible candidates must apply online via the university portal www.iust.ac.in and pay ₹300/- fee. After applying online, the printed form along with self-attested documents must be submitted to the respective Head of Department/Centre by 30th April 2025.
Selection Process for IUST Contractual Posts: Candidates will be shortlisted based on UGC Regulations-2018 criteria (Appendix II Table 3A).
For one post, 20 candidates will be shortlisted for interview.
Final selection will be based on interview performance.
The selected panel will remain valid for one year for any arising vacancies.
IUST Official Notification:
Candidates are advised to refer to the official website www.iust.ac.in for updates and application submission.
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