IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 48 Vacancies | Apply Online

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Pay / Remuneration: The official notification does not specify the age limit or the pay scale for Assistant Professor posts. Remuneration will be as per the University Statutes and applicable Government rules at the time of appointment. Selected candidates are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

Reservation: Reservation follows the rules of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Persons with disabilities get 4% horizontal reservation across all vertical categories. EWS posts are reserved only for EWS candidates; if no suitable EWS candidate is found, the post is considered for the Unreserved category.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• General Science & Language Departments (English, Urdu, Journalism, Education, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry): Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in the subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Mathematical Sciences: Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics. For the posts marked with *, Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics.
• Engineering Departments (Civil, E&CE, CSE, Mechanical) & Food Technology: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S., or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned/relevant branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.
• Management Studies: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and Master's Degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.
• Computer Science: Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering.
• Centre for AYUSH Sciences: MD/MS Degree in the AYUSH System of Medicine with at least 55% or equivalent grade, recognised under Schedule II of the CCIM Act, 1970 / NCISM Act 2020.
• Planning: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and a Master's Degree in Planning with at least 60% aggregate, or Master's in Economics/Geography/Sociology and Master's in Planning with at least 60% in either of the two Master's degrees.
• Geomatics: Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Geo-informatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology.
• Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines: Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Human Genetics, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Computational Biology or another relevant subject.
• Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST): Ph.D. with first class in all preceding degrees (Software Engineering, Solar PV, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, E&CE or allied branch), consistently very good academic record, and evidence of ability to do independent high-quality research.

NET/SET or Ph.D. Requirement: Candidates must have qualified NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent SLET/SET (conducted by UT of J&K). Candidates holding a Ph.D. complying with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 are exempt from NET/SET/SLET. Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009 must satisfy the five prescribed conditions certified by the Registrar/Dean.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection is based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview. The date and venue of the interview will be announced on www.iust.ac.in or communicated by e-mail.

If the number of applications for a post is large, candidates are shortlisted for interview using a prescribed score card (Academic Score 80 marks, Research Publications 10 marks, Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience 10 marks; Total 100 marks). Ordinarily, 20 candidates are called per post, plus 5 candidates for every additional post.

Shortlisting Score Card (Total 100 marks):

• Academic Score (Maximum 80): Graduation (up to 15), Post-Graduation (up to 25), M.Phil (up to 07), Ph.D. (30), NET-JRF/NET/SLET-SET (07/05/03), Awards (03/02).
• Research Publications (Maximum 10): 2 marks per paper in Scopus/Web of Science (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI) indexed journals; for language departments, UGC-CARE listed journals also count.
• Teaching / Post-Doctoral Experience (Maximum 10): 2 marks for each year of relevant experience.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Detailed CV covering qualifications, experience and published work with complete publication details (journal/book title, paper title, volume, page numbers, year, ISSN/ISBN, authorship, refereed and indexed status, local/national/international classification).
• Self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials arranged in the exact serial order as generated during online submission.
• Valid category/caste/EWS certificate from the Competent Authority in the UT of J&K prescribed format (EWS candidates must submit an EWS certificate in the prescribed format).
• Experience certificates from the competent authority of each institution.
• Ph.D. Annexure Certificate (page 9 of the notification) signed by the Registrar/Dean Academic Affairs/Dean Research confirming UGC 2009 Regulations compliance (mandatory; without this, the Ph.D. will not be considered).
• Equivalence certificate from AIU, New Delhi or concerned regulatory authority for foreign degrees.
• Original documents for verification at the time of the interview.
• Printed copy of the online application form to be physically delivered to the Office of the Registrar, IUST, by 4:00 PM on 07 December 2026.
• Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN) and recent passport-size photographs.

Applications received after the deadline or found incomplete will not be considered. Suppression of material information or submission of fake documents can lead to debarment, termination, and criminal action. All corrigenda and updates will be published only on www.iust.ac.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online submission of the application is 02 December 2026. However, the printed hard copy of the application along with self-attested documents must reach the Office of the Registrar, IUST, by 4:00 PM on 07 December 2026.

2. What is the application fee for IUST Assistant Professor posts?

The application processing fee is Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable), payable online via debit card, credit card or net banking. Candidates belonging to the PwD category are exempted from paying the fee.

3. How is the selection done for IUST Assistant Professor vacancies?

Selection is based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview. If applications exceed capacity, a screening score card (Academic Record 80 marks + Research Publications 10 marks + Teaching Experience 10 marks = 100 marks) is used. Ordinarily, 20 candidates are shortlisted per post for the interview. No TA/DA is paid.

4. Is the IUST Assistant Professor post permanent or contractual?

The appointment is made as per the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules of the University. Appointees are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Where the University has no service rules, Government of UT rules apply. The notification does not specify a fixed tenure, indicating a regular faculty appointment subject to University rules and pending court cases.

5. What is the salary for IUST Assistant Professor posts?

The official notification does not explicitly state the pay scale. Remuneration will be as per the IUST Statutes and applicable University/UGC pay scales at the time of appointment. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for the exact service conditions.

6. What is the qualification for KAST (Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training) posts?

KAST posts require a Ph.D. with first class in all preceding degrees in Software Engineering, Solar PV, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, E&CE or a relevant allied branch, along with a consistently very good academic record and evidence of ability to conduct independent high-quality research.