Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has released a re-advertisement notice inviting applications from highly motivated and eligible candidates for various project-based posts under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology sponsored programme “Application of Electronics and ICT in Himalayan Region Crop Management (Agri-Excellence)”.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions. Interested candidates must submit the hard copy of the application form along with CV and supporting documents to the concerned office on or before 11th May 2026 up to 4:00 PM.
Overview of SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, vacancies, qualifications and application details.
| Organisation | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) |
| Programme Name | Application of Electronics and ICT in Himalayan Region Crop Management (Agri-Excellence) |
| Post Name | SRF, JRF, Scientific Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 6 |
| Category | University Job |
| Type | Contractual (Project Based) |
| Job Location | SKUAST-Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Selection Process | Interview |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 27-04-2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 11 May 2026 up to 4:00 PM |
| Interview Date | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details of SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 3 | ₹49,560 (Including HRA) |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | ₹43,660 (Including HRA) |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Young Professional | 1 | ₹21,240 (Including HRA) |
| Project Assistant | 1 | ₹23,600 (Including HRA) |
Eligibility Criteria of SKUAST Kashmir Vacancies
| Post | Qualification | Relevant Skills / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| SRF (Mechanical/Mechatronics) | M.Tech Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with GATE/NET or Ph.D or 2 years relevant experience. | Experience in CAD/CAM/CAE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Fusion 360, CNC machining, robotics and rapid prototyping. |
| SRF (Food Technology) | M.Tech or M.Sc Food Technology with GATE/NET or Ph.D or 2 years relevant experience. | Experience in AI and robotics in post-harvest management of horticultural crops. |
| SRF (Food Technology – Apple Defect Detection) | M.Tech or M.Sc Food Technology with GATE/NET or Ph.D or 2 years relevant experience. | Experience in acoustics and image processing for non-destructive quality evaluation. |
| JRF | M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with GATE/NET or Ph.D or 2 years relevant experience. | Embedded system skills, sensor integration, circuit design and programming in Python, C or C++. |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Young Professional | B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. | Experience in smart farm machinery design, IoT-based systems and microcontroller applications. |
| Project Assistant | Masters in Agri-Economics or MBA (ABM). | Experience in agri-product marketing, pricing and e-market platforms. |
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the application form:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- NET/GATE Certificates (if applicable)
- Publications, Patents and Books (if available)
- Other supporting documents
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
SKUAST Kashmir Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application format available on the university website. Hard copy of complete application form along with CV and supporting documents must reach the following office:
Office of Division of FST (Old Building), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Last date for submission of application form is 11 May 2026 up to 4:00 PM.
Contact Information:
+91 7006651644
+91 9469843804
Email: Piagriexcellence@skuastkashmir.ac.in.