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The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir, has opened applications for 48 Assistant Professor posts across 20 departments and centres. The online application window closes on 2 December 2026, and candidates who clear the shortlist will be called for interview.
Vacancies span English, Urdu, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Management Studies, Engineering and several other disciplines. Candidates with a Master’s degree and NET/SET/SLET or a PhD can apply — but there is one condition many applicants miss: after submitting the online form, a hard copy must also reach the Registrar’s office by 7 December 2026, failing which the application will be rejected.
At a Glance — IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir |
| Post name | Assistant Professor |
| Total vacancies | 48 |
| Advertisement No. | Detailed Advertisement Notice No. 09 of 2026, dated 29 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 2 December 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy | 7 December 2026 (by 4:00 PM) |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (PwD candidates exempt) |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree (55%) in the relevant subject + NET/SET/SLET or PhD |
| Selection process | Shortlisting (100 marks) + Interview |
| Official website | www.iust.ac.in |
Which departments have how many posts?
The 48 posts are spread across 20 departments and centres. The largest share — 7 posts — is in the Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST). The department-wise break-up is:
| Department / Centre | Total Posts | Category-wise Break-up |
|---|---|---|
| Department of English Language & Literature | 3 | UR-1, ST-1-1, RBA-1 |
| Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature | 1 | SC-1 |
| Department of Journalism & Mass Communication | 1 | UR-1 |
| Department of Education | 3 | UR-1, ST-1-1, EWS-1 |
| Department of Mathematical Sciences | 3 | UR-1, ST-2-1, EWS-1 |
| Department of Zoology | 2 | ST-1-1, RBA-1 |
| Department of Physics | 3 | UR-2, SC-1 |
| Department of Chemistry | 3 | UR-1, RBA-1, EWS-1 |
| Department of Food Technology | 2 | RBA-1, OBC-1 |
| Department of Civil Engineering | 2 | UR-1, RBA-1 |
| Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1 | UR-1 |
| Department of Computer Science & Engineering | 2 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| Department of Mechanical Engineering | 3 | UR-2, SC-1 |
| Department of Management Studies | 3 | UR-1, ST-1-1, ST-2-1 |
| Department of Computer Science | 2 | UR-1, ALC/IB-1 |
| Centre for AYUSH Sciences | 2 | EWS-1, OBC-1 |
| Department of Planning | 1 | UR-1 |
| Department of Geomatics | 2 | UR-1, ST-2-1 |
| Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines | 2 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST) | 7 | UR-2, ST-1-1, RBA-1, EWS-2, OBC-1 |
| Total | 48 | UR-19, SC-5, ST-1-5, ST-2-3, RBA-6, EWS-6, OBC-3, ALC/IB-1 |
The 7 KAST posts break down as: Software Engineering (ST-1-1, EWS-1), Solar PV (RBA-1, EWS-1), Food Technology (UR-1), Mechanical Engineering (OBC-1) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (UR-1). Reservation follows the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, with 4% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates across the total vacancies.
Who can apply?
Eligibility varies by department. The general rule is a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer), plus NET conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC such as SLET/SET conducted by the UT of J&K. Candidates with a PhD in the concerned subject, in compliance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, as amended, are exempt from NET/SET/SLET.
- Arts, Science and language subjects (English, Urdu, Journalism, Education, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry): Master’s degree with 55% marks in the subject.
- Mathematical Sciences: Master’s with 55% in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics; for the asterisked (*) posts, Master’s with 55% in Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics.
- Engineering (Food Technology, Civil, ECE, CSE, Mechanical): B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the concerned branch, with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees.
- Management Studies: Bachelor’s in any discipline and Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with first class or equivalent.
- Computer Science: Master’s with 55% in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering.
- AYUSH Sciences: MD/MS degree in the AYUSH system of medicine with a minimum of 55% at Master’s level in the concerned subject.
- Planning: Bachelor’s in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and Master’s in Planning with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in either degree; or Master’s in Economics/Geography/Sociology and Master’s in Planning with minimum 60% in aggregate in either of the two Master’s degrees.
- Geomatics: Master’s with 55% in Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology.
- Molecular Medicines: Master’s with 55% 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 other relevant/allied subjects.
- KAST skill-development posts: PhD with first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees in the relevant subject, a consistently very good academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent high-quality research.
Candidates with a PhD from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any point) by QS, THE or ARWU are also eligible; foreign-degree holders must produce equivalence certificates from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs 1,000, non-refundable, payable online by debit card, credit card or net banking. PwD candidates are exempt from payment of the fee.
What is the salary?
The official advertisement does not mention the pay scale. This information has not been officially announced yet, so no salary figure is stated here. Candidates should check the official notice and the university website for updates.
Is there an age limit?
The official notice does not state any age limit. Experience is counted as on the last date of submission of the application.
How will candidates be selected?
Where a large number of applications are received, candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of 100 marks — Academic Score 80 marks, Research Publications 10 marks and Teaching Experience 10 marks. Ordinarily, 20 candidates are shortlisted for one post and 5 candidates for every additional post. Eligible candidates will be informed about the date and place of interview through the university website or email. No TA/DA is paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
How to apply
- Visit the official website www.iust.ac.in and open the recruitment/application portal.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number; keep the username and password safe.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and experience, preview the form and submit it — no editing or updating is permitted after submission.
- Pay the Rs 1,000 fee online (PwD candidates exempt).
- Send a print-out of the submitted form, with self-attested copies of all relevant documents, to the office of the Registrar so that it reaches by 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM. If sending by post, make sure it arrives by the last date — a late hard copy makes the online application liable to rejection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are there in the IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 48 posts across 20 departments and centres. The largest share — 7 posts — is in the Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST).
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
A: Online applications close on 2 December 2026. The hard copy of the submitted form must reach the Registrar’s office by 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM.
Q3. What is the application fee?
A: The fee is Rs 1,000, non-refundable. PwD candidates are exempt from the fee.
Q4. What is the eligibility?
A: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject plus UGC/CSIR NET or SLET/SET. PhD holders under the UGC Regulations, 2009 are exempt from NET. Engineering posts need B.Tech. + M.Tech. with first class in one of the degrees.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
A: Shortlisting out of 100 marks — Academic Score 80, Research Publications 10 and Teaching Experience 10 — followed by an interview. The interview date has not been announced yet.
