Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) has extended the last date for submission of applications for temporary positions under the National Soil Mapping Programme (NSMP) project. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the posts of Young Professional I and Young Professional II.
These positions are purely temporary and contractual under the project being conducted in the Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Jammu. Candidates must submit their applications before the revised deadline and attend the scheduled interview as per the notification.
Overview of SKUAST Jammu Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) |
| Project Name | National Soil Mapping Programme (NSMP) |
| Post Name | Young Professional I and Young Professional II |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 March 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | 18 March 2026 at 11:00 AM |
SKUAST Jammu Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Salary |
| Young Professional II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Young Professional I | 01 | Rs. 30,000 per month (Consolidated) |
Eligibility Criteria for SKUAST Jammu Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications and experience requirements.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desired Qualification / Experience |
| Young Professional II | Master’s degree in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geospatial Applications or similar field | Minimum 3 years experience in Remote Sensing and GIS applications (other than degree programmes), knowledge of R software, Machine Learning models, and geospatial data handling |
| Young Professional I | Master’s degree in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geospatial Applications or similar field | Experience in handling and applications of remote sensing and GIS software/data |
How to Apply for SKUAST Jammu Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of relevant certificates.
The completed application should be sent to the office of the Principal Investigator before the deadline.
Address for submission:
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Principal Investigator
Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha
Jammu – 180009, Jammu and Kashmir
Email: vikas.sharma15@skuastj.org
Mobile: 7298729990
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can also appear for the interview scheduled on 18 March 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Directorate of Research, SKUAST-Jammu.
SKUAST Jammu Official Notification
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Website: https://skuastjammu.ac.in