JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 70 Backlog Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released a notification for the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 70 backlog vacancies. These positions are across 24 various disciplines within Government Colleges under the Higher Education Department (HED) of Jammu & Kashmir. This recruitment drive, detailed in Notification No. 06-PSC(DR-P) of 2026 dated 31 July 2026, is exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir who meet the specified academic and age requirements. The online application window opens on 01 August 2026 and closes on 31 August 2026.
Vacancy Details: Discipline-wise Breakdown
A total of 70 backlog vacancies are available for Assistant Professor posts, originating from previous notifications (No. 06-PSC(DR-P) of 2023 & 17-PSC(DR-P) of 2023). These vacancies are distributed across 24 disciplines, with specific category reservations. Political Science has the highest number of openings.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor – English Literature | 1 (OM) |
| 2 | Assistant Professor – Mathematics | 1 (ALC/IB) |
| 3 | Assistant Professor – Chemistry | 2 (1-ALC/IB, 1-EWS) |
| 4 | Assistant Professor – Sociology | 1 (OM) |
| 5 | Assistant Professor – Political Science | 23 (15-OM, 2-SC, 2-ST, 1-ALC/IB, 1-PSP, 2-EWS) |
| 6 | Assistant Professor – Geology | 1 (EWS) |
| 7 | Assistant Professor – Persian | 1 (SC) |
| 8 | Assistant Professor – Arabic | 1 (SC) |
| 9 | Assistant Professor – Punjabi | 6 (2-OM, 1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward, 1-PSP) |
| 10 | Assistant Professor – Anthropology | 3 (1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward) |
| 11 | Assistant Professor – Clinical Biochemistry | 1 (SC) |
| 12 | Assistant Professor – Nutrition | 1 (OM) |
| 13 | Assistant Professor – Water Management | 2 (1-OM, 1-Backward) |
| 14 | Assistant Professor – Kashmiri | 3 (2-SC, 1-PSP) |
| 15 | Assistant Professor – Agriculture Technology | 2 (EWS) |
| 16 | Assistant Professor – Functional English | 2 (1-SC, 1-Backward) |
| 17 | Assistant Professor – Industrial Chemistry | 1 (OM) |
| 18 | Assistant Professor – Islamic Studies | 1 (SC) |
| 19 | Assistant Professor – Music & Instrument Vocal | 2 (1-ALC/IB, 1-EWS) |
| 20 | Assistant Professor – Information Technology | 2 (1-SC, 1-ST) |
| 21 | Assistant Professor – Horticulture Technology | 1 (EWS) |
| 22 | Assistant Professor – Music | 2 (1-OM, 1-PSP) |
| 23 | Assistant Professor – Statistics | 7 (4-OM, 1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward) |
| 24 | Assistant Professor – Veterinary Technology | 3 (1-ALC/IB, 2-EWS) |
Category abbreviations: OM = Open Merit, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, ALC/IB = Actual Line of Control/International Border, PSP = Persons Settled in Pakistan, EWS = Economically Weaker Section.
Eligibility Criteria for JKPSC Assistant Professor Posts
Candidates must be domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and satisfy both the educational qualification and age limit requirements as of the specified cut-off dates.
Educational Qualification
For most Assistant Professor disciplines, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Option A: Possess a Master's Degree in the relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, with at least 55% marks (or 50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/PhD holders who obtained their Master's before 19 September 1991). Additionally, candidates must have cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET. Alternatively, a PhD degree awarded under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 (meeting specific conditions like external evaluation, open viva voce, and research publications/presentations) is accepted. NET/SLET/SET is not mandatory for disciplines where it is not conducted.
- Option B: Hold a PhD Degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 globally by QS World University Rankings, The Times Higher Education (THE), or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
For the Music discipline, an alternative qualification is accepted: a traditional and professional artist with significant achievements, who has trained under renowned masters, holds an "A" grade Artist status from AIR/Doordarshan, and can teach theoretical aspects with practical illustrations.
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit (years) | Not Born After | Not Born Before |
|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 | 01.01.2008 | 01.01.1986 |
| Reserved Categories | 43 | 01.01.2008 | 01.01.1983 |
| In-service Candidate/Government | 40 | 01.01.2008 | 01.01.1986 |
| Physically Challenged | 42 | 01.01.2008 | 01.01.1982 |
Candidates claiming reservation benefits must possess a valid category certificate by the application cut-off date. Incorrect claims may lead to debarment.
Salary Structure for Assistant Professors
Selected candidates for Assistant Professor positions will receive a competitive salary package.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Gross Salary |
|---|
| Assistant Professor | Level-10 | ₹15,600–39,100 + AGP ₹6,000 (Pre-revised) / ₹57,000 |
Application Fee Details
The application fee varies by candidate category and must be paid online.
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General Category | ₹1,200 |
| Reserved Categories | ₹700 |
| PHC (Physically Handicapped Candidates) | Nil |
Applications without the required fee will be considered incomplete and rejected.
Selection Procedure for Assistant Professor
The selection process for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 adheres to Rule 45 of the J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.
- Written Examination — This will consist of a single paper lasting 3 hours, featuring 120 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus is available on the official JKPSC website. The exam will be conducted at Srinagar and Jammu centers, based on candidate preference, though the Commission reserves the right for final allotment. Admit cards will be downloadable approximately two weeks before the exam.
- Document Verification — Candidates who qualify the written exam will undergo document verification. They must present original certificates for all claims, including educational qualifications, age, category, and domicile. Provisional acceptance of candidature at the exam stage does not guarantee final selection if claims are not substantiated.
Required Documents for Online Application
When applying online, candidates must upload the following documents:
- Mandatory Documents:
- Date of Birth Certificate (Secondary School/Matric Certificate)
- Domicile Certificate of the UT of J&K
- Graduation Degree
- PG (Postgraduate) Degree
- NET/SET/SLET/PhD certificate (any one)
- Mandatory if Claiming Benefit:
- Category Certificate
- Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- In-service certificate signed by HOD (for in-service candidates)
- Documents for Claiming Weightage (as per J&K Business & Procedure Rules, 2021):
- M.Phil certificate along with result notification
- PhD notification
- JRF/NET/SET/SLET certificate
- Experience certificates (as per prescribed format, up to 5 leaves)
- List of books published as 1st/2nd author
- Gold Medal certificate for overall first position in the prescribed qualification
- National/State/Institution Award certificate
- List of research papers as I/II or corresponding author, as per format
- Post Doctorate certificate (minimum 1 year)
No further opportunity to upload documents will be given after the cut-off date, and applications missing mandatory documents may be rejected.
How to Apply Online for JKPSC Assistant Professor
Eligible candidates can apply for the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official JKPSC website: www.jkpsc.nic.in.
- Complete or update your One Time Registration (OTR) profile with personal information, contact details, and educational qualifications.
- Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (taken after 01.01.2026) and your signature. Both should be date-stamped, in JPEG/JPG format, and sized between 10 KB and 20 KB.
- Log in to your account and navigate to "Show Examination" for the relevant post.
- Select the correct advertisement notification month and click "Apply" for the Assistant Professor post.
- Read all instructions thoroughly, then proceed to fill in the remaining application fields.
- Carefully review all entered details for accuracy before clicking "Submit" to save your application.
- Pay the required application fee online via the "Submitted Applications" menu in your account.
- Upload all necessary mandatory and category-specific documents.
- Download and print a copy of your submitted application form for future reference.
Only online applications submitted through the official website will be accepted. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the 31 August 2026 deadline to avoid potential technical issues.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Only candidates holding a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible. Certificates issued after the application deadline will not be accepted.
- The last date for online application submission is the cut-off date for determining eligibility, including educational qualifications and reservation claims.
- A form editing window will be available from 01 September 2026 to 03 September 2026 for candidates who successfully submit their application and fee. Detailed instructions for this will be provided separately.
- Applicants are not required to send a hard copy of their application or documents to the Commission, but must bring the downloaded application form and original certificates for verification.
- Any misconduct, such as impersonation, submission of fabricated documents, or false statements, will lead to disqualification and potential debarment from JKPSC examinations, along with disciplinary action for government employees.
- For entry to the examination center, candidates must bring their Admit Card/Roll Number Slip, at least two recent passport-size color photographs (taken after 01.01.2026), and a valid original photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter's ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, College/University ID Card).
- Requests for changing the allotted examination center (Srinagar or Jammu) will not be entertained.
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