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JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 205 Posts, Apply

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has released the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 205 posts, including Assistant Professor,

·Posted 03 August 2026 at 10:01 pm

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Quick Summary

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 205 Posts, Apply recruitment banner

Start Date

1 Aug 2026

Last Date

31 Aug 2026

Exam Date

To be Announced

Organization

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission

Examination / Post Name

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 205 Posts, Apply

Advertisement / Notification No.

05- PSC (DR-P) OF 2026

Total Vacancies

205

Job Category

Government Jobs

Educational Qualification

NET, Ph.D, SET/SLET, Post Graduate

Salary / Pay Scale

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Assistant Professor	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400
College Director of Physical Education & Sports	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400
Librarian	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Open Merit (OM)	Up to 40 years
Reserved Categories	Up to 43 years
In-service Candidate/Government	Up to 40 years
Physically Challenged	Up to 42 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General Category	Rs. 1,200
Reserved Categories	Rs. 700
Physically Handicapped (PHC) Candidates	Nil

Selection Process

Written Examination — A single paper of 3 hours duration with 120 multiple-choice questions.
Document Verification — Candidates will be required to present original certificates and a downloaded copy of the online application form.
Final Selection — Based on the merit in the written examination and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.

Official Notification Apply Online

Detailed Guide

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Open Merit (OM)	Up to 40 years
Reserved Categories	Up to 43 years
In-service Candidate/Government	Up to 40 years
Physically Challenged	Up to 42 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General Category	Rs. 1,200
Reserved Categories	Rs. 700
Physically Handicapped (PHC) Candidates	Nil

Salary

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Assistant Professor	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400
College Director of Physical Education & Sports	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400
Librarian	Level-10	As per Pay Band Rs 57,700–1,82,400

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	01 Aug 2026
Online Application Last Date	31 Aug 2026
Application Form Edit Window	01 Sep 2026 to 03 Sep 2026
Age Reckoning Date	01 Jan 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be Announced
Written Exam Date	To be Announced

Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 205 posts across various disciplines including Assistant Professor, Librarian, and College Director of Physical Education & Sports. Domiciles of the Union Territory of J&K who meet the prescribed academic qualifications and age criteria can apply online from August 1, 2026, with the application window closing on August 31, 2026. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates seeking government teaching positions in Higher Education Department colleges.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Assistant Professor (various disciplines)	Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Ph.D holders before 1991) OR equivalent grade.	Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016, or a Ph.D from a top 500 foreign university.
Librarian	Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Ph.D holders before 1991) OR equivalent professional degree.	Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
College Director of Physical Education & Sports	Master's Degree in Physical Education and Sports or Sports Science with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Ph.D holders before 1991).	Record of representing University/College at inter-university/national championships. Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016. Must pass a physical fitness test. OR an Asian/Commonwealth Games Medal winner with a Post Graduate degree.
Assistant Professor (Computer Application)	Master's Degree in relevant subject with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Ph.D holders before 1991) OR equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.	Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016, or a Ph.D from a top 500 foreign university.

Selection Process

Written Examination — A single paper of 3 hours duration with 120 multiple-choice questions.
Document Verification — Candidates will be required to present original certificates and a downloaded copy of the online application form.
Final Selection — Based on the merit in the written examination and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.

Full Details

About the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued Notification No. 05- PSC (DR-P) OF 2026, inviting online applications for 205 posts of Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarians. These positions are for Government Degree Colleges within the Higher Education Department of Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of J&K and meet the specified eligibility criteria can apply online through the official JKPSC website. The application window opens on August 1, 2026, and closes on August 31, 2026.

Vacancy Details

A total of 205 vacancies have been announced across various disciplines for Assistant Professor, along with positions for College Director of Physical Education & Sports and Librarians. The detailed breakdown of posts by discipline and category is provided below:

Item No	Name of the discipline	OM	Backward Area	SC	ST-1	ST-2	EWS	LAC/IB	OBC	Total
1	Arabic	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2	Bio chemistry	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
3	Botany	10	2	2	3	2	2	1	2	24
4	Chemistry	11	3	2	3	3	2	1	2	27
5	Clinical Bio chemistry	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
6	Commerce	3	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	7
7	Computer Application	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
8	Dogri	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
9	Economics	3	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	7
10	Education	4	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	10
11	Electronics	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
12	English	6	1	1	2	1	1	1	1	14
13	Functional English	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
14	Geography	4	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	10
15	Hindi	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
16	History	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6
17	Home Science	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6
18	Islamic Studies	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
19	Math	3	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	8
20	Music	1		1			0	0		2
21	Physics	9	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	22
22	Philosophy	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
23	Political Science	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6
24	Psychology	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
25	Statistics	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
26	Urdu	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4
27	Zoology	9	2	1	2	2	2	1	2	21
28	College Director of Physical Education & Sports	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	9
29	Librarian	2		1	1					4
	Total	91	16	26	23	19	12	5	13	205

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications

Candidates must meet specific academic qualifications and other conditions as of the cut-off date. All applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of J&K and possess a valid Domicile Certificate.

Assistant Professor (various disciplines): Applicants need a Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled categories or Ph.D holders who obtained their Master's degree before September 19, 1991). Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET accredited by the UGC. Exemptions from NET/SLET/SET are available for Ph.D holders who obtained their degree under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016, or for those registered for Ph.D prior to July 11, 2009, provided specific conditions are met. Ph.D degrees from foreign universities ranked among the top 500 globally (QS, THE, ARWU) are also accepted.
Librarian: A Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories/Ph.D holders before 1991) is required. Candidates must also have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations.
College Director of Physical Education & Sports: A Master's degree in Physical Education and Sports or Sports Science with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories/Ph.D holders before 1991) is mandatory. Candidates must have a record of representing their University/College at inter-university/national championships and must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations. Passing a physical fitness test as per UGC Regulations 2018 is also a requirement. Alternatively, medal winners in Asian Games or Commonwealth Games with a postgraduate degree are eligible.
Assistant Professor (Computer Application): A Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 60% marks (55% for reserved categories/Ph.D holders before 1991) from an Indian or accredited foreign university is required. Candidates must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016, or a Ph.D from a top 500 foreign university.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age of candidates will be calculated as on January 1, 2026. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government rules.

Category	Maximum Age Limit
Open Merit (OM)	40 years
Reserved Categories	43 years
In-service Candidate/Government	40 years
Physically Challenged	42 years

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee through online mode. The fee structure is as follows:

Category	Fee Amount
General Category	Rs. 1,200
Reserved Categories	Rs. 700
Physically Handicapped (PHC) Candidates	Nil

Selection Process

The selection for these posts will involve a written examination and subsequent document verification.

Written Examination: A single paper of 3 hours duration will be conducted, comprising 120 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus for Assistant Professor posts is available on the JKPSC official website, while the syllabus for College Director of Physical Education & Sports will be notified separately.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. They must present a downloaded copy of their online application form along with all original certificates.

The final selection will be made in accordance with the J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-10, with a pay band ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400.

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to apply for the JKPSC Assistant Professor and other posts:

Visit the official JKPSC website: https://jkpsc.nic.in.
Click on "One Time Registration" if you are a new user, or "Login" if you already have a profile.
Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) by filling in personal, contact, and educational details.
Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (taken after January 1, 2025) and your signature. Ensure image sizes are between 10kB and 20kB (JPEG/JPG format).
After OTR submission, check the eligibility conditions for the desired post.
Click on "Show Examination" against the relevant post and then "APPLY".
Carefully read the instructions, then proceed to fill the application form with all required details.
Verify all entered information and click "SUBMIT".
Pay the requisite application fee online through the "SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS" menu in your account.
Upload all mandatory documents, including Date of Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Graduation Degree, PG Degree, and NET/SET/SLET/Ph.D certificate. Category certificates and other relevant documents must also be uploaded if claiming benefits or weightage.
After successful payment and document upload, download and print a copy of your submitted application form for future reference.

Documents Required for Upload

Candidates must upload the following documents during the online application process:

Date of Birth Certificate (Secondary School/Matric Certificate)
Domicile Certificate of the UT of J&K
Graduation Degree
Post Graduate Degree
NET/SET/SLET/Ph.D certificate (any one)
Category Certificate (if claiming benefit)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
In-service certificate signed by HOD (if applicable)
Documents for claiming weightage as per J&K (Business and Procedure) Rules, 2021 (e.g., M.Phil/Ph.D notification, JRF/NET/SET/SLET Certificate, Experience Certificates, published books/research papers, Gold Medal Certificate, National/State/Institution Award Certificate, Post Doctorate Certificate).

No further opportunity will be provided to upload documents after the cut-off date.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	01 Aug 2026
Online Application Last Date	31 Aug 2026
Application Form Edit Window	01 Sep 2026 to 03 Sep 2026
Age Reckoning Date	01 Jan 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be Announced
Written Exam Date	To be Announced

Official Links

Official Website: https://jkpsc.nic.in
Apply Online: https://jkpsc.nic.in
Official Notification: https://jkpsc.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is the last date to apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

AThe last date to submit online applications for the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is August 31, 2026.

QHow many vacancies are available in the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment?

AThere are a total of 205 vacancies announced for Assistant Professor, Librarian, and College Director of Physical Education & Sports posts.

QWhat is the application fee for JKPSC Assistant Professor posts?

AThe application fee is Rs. 1,200 for General Category candidates and Rs. 700 for Reserved Categories. Physically Handicapped (PHC) candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

QWhat are the eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor posts?

ACandidates must hold a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks and have cleared NET/SLET/SET, or possess a Ph.D degree as per UGC Regulations.

QWhat is the age limit for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

AThe maximum age limit for Open Merit candidates is 40 years as on January 1, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.

QWhat is the selection process for these JKPSC posts?

AThe selection process involves a written examination followed by document verification.

QWhat is the salary for Assistant Professor in JKPSC?

ASelected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-10, with a pay band ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400.

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