Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Kakryal, Katra has released the official faculty recruitment notice inviting online applications from eligible and qualified candidates for Assistant Professor posts in the Discipline of Law. The recruitment will be conducted on Deputation or Contract basis.
Interested candidates are advised to check all eligibility details carefully before applying for the mentioned posts —
Overview of SMVDU Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility and application details.
| Organisation | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Law) |
| No. of Posts | 04 |
| Discipline | Law |
| Category | University Faculty Recruitment |
| Job Type | Deputation / Contract Basis |
| Job Location | Kakryal, Katra (J&K) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Opening of Online Application | 01 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 26 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 03 May 2026 |
Vacancy Details of SMVDU Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Law | 04 |
Eligibility Criteria of SMVDU Assistant Professor Posts
Candidates must fulfill either Eligibility A or Eligibility B as mentioned below:
Eligibility A:
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Candidate must have cleared NET conducted by UGC or CSIR or similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET/SET.
OR
- Candidate possessing Ph.D degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to fulfillment of prescribed conditions.
Eligibility B:
- Ph.D degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among top 500 in World University Ranking by any one of the following agencies:
- Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
- Times Higher Education (THE)
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Shanghai
How to Apply for SMVDU Recruitment 2026
Candidates desirous of applying for the above post must submit their applications online through the official university website.
After submitting the online application, candidates must send a printout of the completed online application form along with self-attested copies of required documents to the following address:
Registrar
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Kakryal, Katra – 182320 (J&K)
Applications must be sent through Registered or Speed Post only.
The envelope containing the application form should be superscribed with:
Name of the Post Applied For
Name of the School
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SMVDU Recruitment 2026 Official Notification
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