Central University of Kashmir has released the 2nd cycle of rolling advertisement for recruitment to Associate Professor posts. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India for backlog vacancies in various departments on a regular basis.
A total of 05 backlog vacancies are available across English, Journalism, Kashmiri, Plant Sciences, and Civil Engineering departments. Interested candidates must apply online within the prescribed dates and submit the required documents as per instructions mentioned in the notification.
Overview of Central University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central University of Kashmir |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2025 |
| Post Name | Associate Professor |
| No. of Posts | 05 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Regular |
| Job Location | Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Screening and Interview |
All the important details related to this recruitment are provided below. Candidates are advised to read the full information carefully before applying.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to the 2nd cycle of recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Availability of Online Application Form | 03 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of Application | 31 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details of Central University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026
| Department | SC | ST | OBC | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 01 | – | – | 01 |
| Convergent Journalism | – | – | 01 | 01 |
| Kashmiri | – | 01 | – | 01 |
| Plant Sciences (Botany) | – | – | 01 | 01 |
| Civil Engineering | – | – | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria of Associate Professor Vacancies
| Department | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| English | Ph.D. in concerned or allied discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching or research experience with at least 7 publications and research score of 75 |
| Convergent Journalism | Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching or research experience with required publications and research score |
| Kashmiri | Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching or research experience with required publications and research score |
| Plant Sciences | Ph.D. in concerned or allied discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching or research experience with required publications and research score |
| Civil Engineering | Ph.D. in relevant field with first class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level, minimum 8 years experience including 2 years post-Ph.D. experience, at least 6 research publications |
Desirable specializations for Civil Engineering include Hydrological, Geotechnical, Structural, Construction Management, Transportation, and Environmental Engineering.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | Rs. 1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | Exempted |
Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be placed at Level 13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a pay scale of Rs. 131400 to Rs. 217100.
Central University of Kashmir Official Notification & Apply Details
- Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
- Application Portal: CU-Chayan Samarth Portal
- Official Website: www.cukashmir.ac.in