Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir has released Detailed Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 dated 01-01-2026. The University has invited online applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts in various Departments and Centres.
Appointments shall be governed by UGC Regulations 2018 (as amended), University Statutes, Executive Council norms and other applicable rules. Candidates must review the eligibility, qualifications, experience, important dates and application process carefully before applying.
Overview of IUST Kashmir Teaching Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir |
| Advertisement No. | 01 of 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (62 Vacancies) |
| Category | Teaching / University |
| Job Location | Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard copy submission |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting as per UGC Regulations and Interview |
| Reservation | As per J&K UT Rules (4% PwD horizontal reservation) |
All important details are shared below including vacancy distribution, dates and essential eligibility.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 03-01-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 23-01-2026 (4.00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 30-01-2026 (4.00 PM) |
Vacancy Details of IUST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
| Department / Centre | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Architecture | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Architecture | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Arabic Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Islamic Studies | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of English Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Education | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Zoology | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Management Studies | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Computer Science | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Journalism & Mass Communication | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Artificial Intelligence | Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Centre for AYUSH Sciences | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Planning | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Planning | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Geomatics | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Physics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Economics | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Centre for International Relations | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Department of Chemistry | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Environment Sustainability and Climate Change | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Environment Sustainability and Climate Change | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Philosophy | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| International Centre for Spiritual Studies | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Rinchen Shah Centre for West Himalayan Cultures | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Centre for Vocational Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Vocational Studies | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training | Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies | Assistant Professor | 2 |
Reservations are applied as per J&K UT Government rules. Four percent horizontal reservation applies to PwD candidates.
Eligibility Criteria of IUST Kashmir Teaching Recruitment
| Post | Essential Qualification & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor (various disciplines) | Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (relaxation as per rules), Ph.D in the relevant discipline, minimum 8 years of teaching / research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, required publications and research score as per UGC Regulations 2018. |
| Assistant Professor (general disciplines) | Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject (relaxation as per rules) with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2018. |
| Assistant / Associate Professor (Architecture, Planning, Geomatics, Vocational, Environment, AI, AYUSH, Renewable Energy, Skill Training etc.) | Specific discipline-wise qualifications and experience are prescribed in the notification including B.Arch / M.Arch / Planning qualifications, Ph.D where required, professional experience wherever applicable, and compliance with UGC / Statutory body norms. |
All candidates must meet the academic, research and experience conditions strictly as per UGC Regulations 2018 (as amended). NET/SLET/SET exemption applies as notified. Only COA registered candidates are eligible for Architecture posts.
Application Fee
| Fee Amount | Rs. 1000 (non-refundable) |
| Mode | Online payment |
Selection / Shortlisting Process
Shortlisting for Assistant Professor posts shall be done as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II Table 3A).
As per rules, 20 candidates will be shortlisted for one post and 5 candidates for every additional post. Final selection will follow UGC and University norms.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the University website.
After submitting the online form, candidates must submit the hard copy with self-attested documents to the Office of the Registrar by the due date.
Applications without hard copy submission will not be considered.
Category certificates, AIU equivalence (for foreign degrees), experience certificates and all supporting documents are required as per instructions.
Official Notification and Website
Official Website: www.iust.ac.in
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