Recruitment Overview
The University of Kashmir, Srinagar, a prestigious NAAC A++ accredited institution, is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Contractual Assistant Professors. This is a purely academic arrangement for the academic session of 2026 at the Main Campus.
| Recruiting Body | University of Kashmir, Srinagar |
| Post Name | Contractual Assistant Professor |
| Job Type | Academic Arrangement (Contractual) |
| Job Location | Main Campus, Srinagar, J&K |
| Application Mode | Online Application + Hard Copy Submission |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 17th January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 2nd February 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 4th February 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must possess a Master’s degree from a recognized University in the relevant subject/discipline with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Eligibility Test (SET/SLET) OR must hold a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC regulations.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online. The fee structure is as follows:
- For the first application form: Rs. 250/-
- For each additional application form: Rs. 100/-
Department-wise Vacancies & Specializations
Below is the list of departments with available positions. Click on each School to view the subjects and desired specializations.
I. School of Arts, Languages & Literature
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Urdu | – |
| English | – |
| Hindi | Hindi Fiction, Grammar, Hindi Natak, Bhasha Vigyaan, Aadhunik Kavya. |
| Persian | Modern Persian language, Translation, Pretorics & Prosody. |
| Linguistics | Field, Computational, Neuro, Psycholinguistics; Kashmiri Language & Linguistics. |
| Kashmiri | Modern Poetry, Literary Theory, Narrative Poetry, History of Literature. |
| Philosophy | Ancient/Modern Western Philosophy, Ancient Indian Philosophy, Ethics, Logic. |
| Iqbal Institute | Essential: PG in relevant fields with Ph.D in Iqbaliyaat. |
II. School of Social Sciences
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| History | Medieval India, Kashmir History, World History, Modern India. |
| Library & Information Science | Open Source, Information Retrieval, Collection Development. |
| MERC | Print/TV/Online/Urdu Journalism, Reporting, Still Photography. |
| Sociology | – |
| Political Science | Political Theory, Indian Political System, South Asian Politics. |
| Public Administration | Administrative Thought, Public Policy, Indian Administration. |
| Islamic Studies | – |
| Sheikh-ul-Alam Centre | Ph.D in Social Sciences/Arts. Desirable: Knowledge of Sufism, Rishism. |
| Anthropology | PG in Anthropology/Social Work/Sociology/Mass Comm with NET/SET/Ph.D. |
| Gender Studies | Discipline of Social Sciences with specialization on women/gender issues. |
| Archaeology | Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology with PG Diploma. |
III. School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Physical, Organic, Inorganic Chemistry. |
| Statistics | – |
| Physics | – |
| Mathematics | Differential Equations, Algebra, Topology/Analysis, Applied Mathematics. |
IV. School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Psychology | – |
| Education | Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education, Pedagogy. |
| Physical Education (M.P.Ed) | – |
V. School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Geography | Remote Sensing/Physical Human and Social Geography. |
| Disaster Management | Disaster Management/Geography/Geology. |
| Earth Sciences | Applied Geology/Geology. |
| Environmental Science | – |
| Geo-Informatics | M.Sc/M.Tech in Geo-informatics/Remote Sensing & GIS. |
VI. School of Applied Sciences & Technology
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Home Science | Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition. |
| Pharmaceutical Science | Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy. |
| Information Technology | M.Sc. IT / MCA / M.E/M.Tech (CSE/IT). |
| Electronics & Inst. Tech. | M.Sc/M.Tech in Electronics/Embedded Systems. Ph.D preferred. |
| Computer Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Theory of Computation, Machine Learning. |
| Food Science & Technology | Desirable: NET, Ph.D with Biological background. |
VII. School of Business Studies
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Management Studies | Finance/Marketing/HRM/Operations/IT. |
| Economics | Labour Economics, Demography, Agriculture Economics, etc. |
| Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure | – |
VIII. School of Open Learning (CDOE)
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Various Subjects | Refer to notification for subject-specific needs (e.g., Kashmiri software). |
IX. School of Biological Sciences
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry/Clinical Biochemistry. |
| Microbiology (CORD) | Industrial, Food, Agricultural & Environmental Microbiology. |
| Bio-Resources | Biodiversity Conservation, Plant/Animal/Microbial Resources. |
| Botany | Biostatistics, Data Visualization, Advanced Programming. |
| Nanotechnology | Essential: Nanotechnology/Physics/Electronics with Ph.D. |
| Zoology | Entomology, Parasitology, Ichthyology & Wildlife Ecology. |
| Bioinformatics | Essential: PG in Bioinformatics. Desirable: NET/SET/JRF. |
| Bio-Technology | Genomics & Transcriptomics Biotechnology. |
X. School of Law
| Subject | Desired Specialization |
|---|---|
| Political Science (Law) | – |
| Economics (Law) | – |
| Sociology (Law) | – |
Application Procedure
- Candidates must first submit their application form online through the official University of Kashmir website.
- After successful online submission, download the completed application form.
- Attach all relevant documents (academic records, NET/SET/Ph.D. certificate, etc.) with the downloaded form.
- Submit the hard copy of the completed application form along with documents to the office of the concerned Dean of the School before the final submission date.