Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir – Assistant Professor Recruitment

Date of Notification: 29 October 2026

Overview

IUST has advertised 48 Assistant Professor posts across 20 departments and centres, including the Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST). The online application opens on 2 November 2026 and closes on 2 December 2026. A printed copy of the submitted form must be sent to the Registrar’s office by 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM.

Eligibility Criteria by Department

Department	Required Qualification	Notes
English & Literature, Urdu & Literature, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry	Master’s degree with ≥55 % marks (≥50 % for SC/ST/OBC non‑creamy layer) or equivalent	Equivalent grade on a point scale from an Indian university or accredited foreign university
Mathematical Sciences	Master’s degree with ≥55 % marks in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics	For posts marked *: Master’s in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics
Food Technology, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or Integrated M.Tech.) with first class or equivalent	In the concerned/relevant/allied branch
Management Studies	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with first class or equivalent
Computer Science	Master’s degree with ≥55 % marks (≥50 % for SC/ST/OBC non‑creamy layer) or equivalent	In Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering
AYUSH Sciences	MD/MS in AYUSH system of medicine with ≥55 % marks or equivalent at Master’s level	Recognised under Schedule II of the CCIM Act, 1970 / NCISM Act 2020
Planning	Bachelor’s in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and Master’s in Planning with ≥60 % marks (or equivalent)	Alternatively, Master’s in Economics/Geography/Sociology and Master’s in Planning with ≥60 % marks
Geomatics	Master’s degree with ≥55 % marks
Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST)	Ph.D.

Reservation Policy

• General Reservation follows the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir rules.
• Persons with Disabilities: 4 % horizontal reservation across all vertical categories.
• EWS: Reserved only for EWS candidates; if no suitable EWS candidate, the post is filled from the Unreserved (UR) category.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Included within the 4 % horizontal reservation.

Age Limit & Pay

The official notification does not specify an age limit or salary details.

Application Process

1. Online Application: Submit through the university portal between 2 Nov 2026 and 2 Dec 2026.
2. Printed Copy: Send a printed copy of the submitted form to the Registrar’s office by 7 Dec 2026, 4:00 PM.

Legal Notice

Any legal disputes regarding this recruitment will be heard only in the courts at Srinagar.