Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora has announced a contractual opening for the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science. The engagement will be valid for the academic year ending on 31 December 2025 or until the position is filled on a substantive basis, whichever comes earlier.
As per the official notice, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Additionally, applicants must have qualified NET/SET/SLET or possess a Ph.D. as per UGC norms. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 50,000 based on qualifications.
Applications are to be submitted online through the university portal, along with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 300. A hard copy of the form, accompanied by self-attested documents, must also be submitted to the Head of Department. The university has extended the last date for both online submission and hard copy submission.
Important Dates:
The registration process for IUST Assistant Professor (Computer Science) is as follows.
Notification Date: 13 August 2025
Original Last Date: 18 August 2025
Extended Last Date for Online Application: 21 August 2025 up to 4:30 pm
Extended Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 22 August 2025
Vacancy Details:
The details of the post are as under.
Post Name: Assistant Professor (Computer Science)
No. of Posts: 01 (Contractual)
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in the relevant field with minimum prescribed marks. Candidates must have cleared NET/SET/SLET or hold a Ph.D. in line with UGC regulations. For disciplines where NET/SET/SLET is not conducted, these qualifications are exempted.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply online at the IUST portal, pay the application fee, and submit the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents by the notified deadline.
The application fee is Rs. 300 and must be paid online. It is non-refundable.
Selection Process:
The selection process will follow UGC Regulations 2018. Shortlisting will be done based on set parameters, with up to 20 candidates shortlisted for one post, and five additional candidates for each additional post. Final selection will be made through interview only.
Candidates should refer to the official notification available on the IUST website for complete details about the post, eligibility, pay, and conditions.
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