JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 70 Posts
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Backlog Vacancies) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 posts across 24 disciplines |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Government Colleges under Higher Education Department, J&K |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Form Available From | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Fee Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Editing Window | 01 September 2026 to 03 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | Check Official Notification |
| Interview Date | Check Official Notification |
| Counselling Date | Check Official Notification |
| Admission Start Date | Check Official Notification |
| Admission End Date | Check Official Notification |
| Walk-in Date | Not Applicable |
Application / Registration Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode | Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category | ₹1,200 | Online | 31 August 2026 |
| Reserved Categories | ₹700 | Online | 31 August 2026 |
| PHC (Physically Handicapped) | Nil | Online | 31 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Min Age | Max Age | Education Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Backlog Vacancies) | 70 | 18 years | 40 years (OM/In-service), 43 years (Reserved), 42 years (PwD) | Master's Degree with 55% marks + NET/SLET/SET or PhD | Level-10 (₹57,000) / Pre-revised ₹15,600–39,100 + AGP ₹6,000 |
Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor – English Literature (1-OM) | 1 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor – Mathematics (1-ALC/IB) | 1 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor – Chemistry (1-ALC/IB, 1-EWS) | 2 |
| 4 | Assistant Professor – Sociology (1-OM) | 1 |
| 5 | Assistant Professor – Political Science (15-OM, 2-SC, 2-ST, 1-ALC/IB, 1-PSP, 2-EWS) | 23 |
| 6 | Assistant Professor – Geology (1-EWS) | 1 |
| 7 | Assistant Professor – Persian (1-SC) | 1 |
| 8 | Assistant Professor – Arabic (1-SC) | 1 |
| 9 | Assistant Professor – Punjabi (2-OM, 1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward, 1-PSP) | 6 |
| 10 | Assistant Professor – Anthropology (1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward) | 3 |
| 11 | Assistant Professor – Clinical Biochemistry (1-SC) | 1 |
| 12 | Assistant Professor – Nutrition (1-OM) | 1 |
| 13 | Assistant Professor – Water Management (1-OM, 1-Backward) | 2 |
| 14 | Assistant Professor – Kashmiri (2-SC, 1-PSP) | 3 |
| 15 | Assistant Professor – Agriculture Technology (2-EWS) | 2 |
| 16 | Assistant Professor – Functional English (1-SC, 1-Backward) | 2 |
| 17 | Assistant Professor – Industrial Chemistry (1-OM) | 1 |
| 18 | Assistant Professor – Islamic Studies (1-SC) | 1 |
| 19 | Assistant Professor – Music & Instrument Vocal (1-ALC/IB, 1-EWS) | 2 |
| 20 | Assistant Professor – Information Technology (1-SC, 1-ST) | 2 |
| 21 | Assistant Professor – Horticulture Technology (1-EWS) | 1 |
| 22 | Assistant Professor – Music (1-OM, 1-PSP) | 2 |
| 23 | Assistant Professor – Statistics (4-OM, 1-SC, 1-ST, 1-Backward) | 7 |
| 24 | Assistant Professor – Veterinary Technology (1-ALC/IB, 2-EWS) | 3 |
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.
Key Eligibility Highlights
- Domicile: Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible; a valid Domicile Certificate must be uploaded.
- Educational Qualification (Option A): Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/pre-1991 PhD holders) in the relevant subject + NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
- Educational Qualification (Option B): PhD from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai Jiao Tong University).
- Music Discipline Exception: Traditional and professional artist with "A" grade Artist status of AIR/Doordarshan and commendable achievement.
- Age Reckoning: As on 1 January 2026.
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
- Written Examination — A single paper of 3 hours' duration carrying 120 multiple choice questions. Syllabus is available on the official JKPSC website.
- Centre Allotment — Exam held at Srinagar and Jammu centres as opted by the candidate; centre allotment is at the sole discretion of the Commission.
- Admit Card — Available for download about two weeks before the examination date on jkpsc.nic.in.
- Document Verification — Candidates must produce original certificates for educational qualification, age, category, and domicile. Provisional candidature is accepted at the written exam; claims not substantiated at verification lead to cancellation.
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Visit the official JKPSC website: www.jkpsc.nic.in.
- Complete or update your One Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, contact information, and educational qualification.
- Upload a date-stamped recent passport-size colour photograph (not taken before 01.01.2026) and signature (10 KB–20 KB, JPEG/JPG).
- Log in and click on "Show Examination" against the relevant post.
- Select the advertisement notification month, then click "Apply" for the eligible post.
- Read instructions carefully, fill in all required fields, and click "Submit."
- Pay the requisite application fee online through the "Submitted Applications" menu.
- Upload all mandatory and category-specific documents.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application form.
Required Documents Checklist
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 Category 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 with result notification
- PhD notification
- JRF/NET/SET/SLET certificate
- Experience certificates (up to 5 leaves)
- List of books published as 1st/2nd author
- Gold Medal certificate
- National/State/Institution Award certificate
- List of research papers as I/II or corresponding author
- Post Doctorate certificate (minimum 1 year)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to fill 70 backlog vacancies of Assistant Professor across 24 disciplines in Government Colleges under the Higher Education Department, J&K.
Q2. How many vacancies are available? A total of 70 backlog vacancies are available across 24 disciplines, with Political Science carrying the highest number at 23 posts.
Q3. What is the last date to apply? The last date to complete the online application, including fee payment and document upload, is 31 August 2026. The application form is available from 1 August 2026.
Q4. What is the qualification required? Candidates need a Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled/pre-1991 PhD holders) in the relevant subject, along with NET/SLET/SET, or a PhD as per UGC regulations. Full discipline-specific details are in the Eligibility section above.
Q5. What is the salary for JKPSC Assistant Professor posts? Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Band of ₹15,600–39,100 with AGP of ₹6,000 (Pre-revised), equivalent to ₹57,000 in Level-10.
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