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The Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir ( IUST) has released the official notification for the IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025, for 48 posts across various departments. Interested candidates can apply online on the official portal and have to send a hard copy of the online application form to the Registrar’s office by 7 December 2026. Online applications start from 2 November 2026, and the last date of application submission is 22 November 2026.
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir |
| Posts | Assistant Professor |
| Number of vacancies | 48 |
| Application Start | 2 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online application form along with offline hard copy submission |
| Last date ( Online Form) | 22 November 2026 |
| Last date ( Hard Copy) | 7 December 2026 ( by 4:00 PM) |
| Official Notification | IUST Official Notification PDF |
| Official website | www.iust.ac.in |
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Notification Release | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date ( Online Form) | 22 November 2026 |
| Last date ( Hard Copy) | 7 December 2026 ( by 4:00 PM) |
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
This notification has 48 vacancies. Department-wise vacancies are given below.
| Department | Vacancies |
| Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST) | 7 |
| Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature | 1 |
| Journalism & Mass Communication | 1 |
| Education | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 3 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Food Technology | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Management Studies | 3 |
| Centre for AYUSH Sciences | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Planning | 1 |
| Geomatics | 2 |
| Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | 3 |
| Total | 48 |
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Apply Link
Candidates who want to apply for the IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 can apply using the link given below
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Apply Link
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates can check out the IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 eligibility criteria. Candidates must meet the specific educational qualifications prescribed by UGC and the university for the assistant professor role.
- Candidates should have the specific educational qualifications prescribed by UGC and the university for the assistant professor role for a specific department; there is a specific essential educational qualification which the candidate should hold
- NET /SET OR Ph.D.: Candidate must have NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/ SET conducted by the UT of Jammu and Kashmir,
- Candidates who have a Ph.D. in the subject that complies with the UGC Regulations 2009 do not need NET/SET.
IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Application Fee
Candidates must pay an application fee of Rs 1000. Application fee must be paid online only, and it is non-refundable. Candidates in the PWD category are exempted from payment of the application fee.
How to apply for IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
Eligible candidates who want to apply for the IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 can follow the
- Visit the official website and register yourself.
- Complete the application form accurately and attach all the required educational and experience documents.
- Submit the online application form before 22 November 2026.
- Print the online application form and attach all the required documents.
- Send the hard copy through Speed Post to: Office of the Registrar, IUST.
- Ensure the application reaches within the prescribed time, which is 7 December 2026 by 4:00 PM.
Selection Process for IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
Selection for IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 will be based on academic record, research performance, and interview. The score of shortlisting will be calculated based on the following academic weightage.
| S.No | Academic Records | Score |
| 1 | Graduation: 80% & Above | 15 |
| Graduation: 60% to less than 80% | 13 | |
| Graduation: 55% to less than 60% | 10 | |
| Graduation: 45% to less than 55% | 05 | |
| 2 | Post-Graduation: 80% & Above | 25 |
| Post-Graduation: 60% to less than 80% | 23 | |
| Post-Graduation: 55% (50% in case of SC / ST / OBC non-creamy layer / PWD) to less than 60% | 20 | |
| 3 | M.Phil: 60% & above | 07 |
| M.Phil: 55% to less than 60% | 05 | |
| 4 | Ph.D. | 30 |
| 5 | NET with JRF | 07 |
| NET | 05 | |
| SLET/SET | 03 | |
| 6 | Research Publications | 10 |
| 7 | Teaching / Post-Doctoral Experience (2 marks for one year each) | 10 |
| 8.1 | Awards: International / National Level | 03 |
| 8.2 | Awards given by State Govt | 02 |
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