JKPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out for 281 Post, Apply Link , Eligibility

The JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian posts in the Higher Education Department. The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has also announced backlog vacancies for Government Colleges and GCET. Eligible candidates with a Master’s degree along with NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. can apply online. This article provides complete details on JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, including notification PDFs, vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application fee, and the online application process.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Out

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for faculty posts under the Higher Education Department. Through three notifications issued on 31 July 2026, JKPSC has announced 281 vacancies, including 205 regular posts and 76 backlog vacancies for Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian in Government Degree Colleges and GCET. The online application process began on 1 August 2026, and only candidates holding Jammu & Kashmir domicile are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must complete the online application before the last date.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

JKPSC has announced recruitments through three separate notifications. Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) of 2026 includes 205 regular vacancies for Assistant Professor and allied posts. Notification No. 06-PSC(DR-P) of 2026 notifies 70 backlog vacancies for Assistant Professor in Government Colleges, while Notification No. 07-PSC(DR-P) of 2026 includes 6 backlog vacancies for Assistant Professor/Librarian in the Government College of Engineering & Technology (GCET). Candidates should refer to the respective notification for the subject-wise vacancy distribution.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy

A total of 205 posts have been announced across various teaching disciplines, along with posts for College Director of Physical Education & Sports and Librarian. Candidates can check the subject-wise vacancy breakup for JKPSC Assistant Professor given below.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the required educational qualification before applying for JKPSC Assistant Professor recruitment. The table below shows the eligibility criteria in brief.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Link

Candidates can apply for the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment only through the official website of the commission. No offline or other mode of application will be accepted. The direct link to apply is given below.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Link

How to Apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment

Applying for JKPSC Assistant Professor recruitment involves a few simple steps on the official portal. Candidates who are applying for the first time need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form. Follow the steps given below to complete your application successfully.

• Visit the official website, jkpsc.nic.in.
• Click on “One Time Registration” if applying for the first time, or “Login” if you already have an account.
• Fill in personal information, contact details, and educational qualification in the OTR form.
• Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and signature (10 KB to 20 KB, JPEG/JPG format).
• Go to the “Show Examination” section and select this notification from the list.
• Click on the “Apply” button against the post you are eligible for.
• Fill in the remaining fields in the application form and submit it.
• Pay the requisite application fee online and upload the required documents.
• Download and keep a printout of the final submitted application form.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Application Fees

Candidates need to pay the JKPSC Assistant Professor application fee online after submitting their form. Check the fee structure below.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Age Limit and Relaxation

The minimum and maximum age of candidates will be calculated with reference to 1st January 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved category and in-service candidates as per government norms. The JKPSC Assistant Professor age limit for different categories is given in the table below.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be carried out as per Rule 45 of the J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021. Here is a quick look at how the JKPSC Assistant Professor selection process works.

• Candidates will appear for a written examination first.
• The exam consists of a single paper of 3 hours duration.
• The paper carries 120 multiple choice questions (MCQs).
• The syllabus is available on the official JKPSC website.
• Shortlisted candidates will go through document verification.
• Final selection will depend on merit and category-wise reservation norms.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Salary

Selected candidates for the post of Assistant Professor will be placed in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix. This scale comes with regular increments and other allowances as applicable to Government employees in the Union Territory. Check the JKPSC Assistant Professor salary details in the table below.