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JKPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - send in Online for 205 Assistant Professor, Librarian in addition to More Posts
NotificationPublished 3 Aug 2026
Jammu as well as Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC has declared the Recruitment 2026 notification for 205 positions across various posts. The online application process will be conducted from 01 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. shortlisted you can register through the department website, jkpsc.nic.in. The recruitment drive includes Assistant Professor, Librarian, along with College Director of Physical Education & Sports positions.
Important dates
- Notification Issued
- 31-07-2026
- Application Form Available From
- 01-08-2026
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application (with fee & documents)
- 31-08-2026
- Application Editing Window
- 01-09-2026
- Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility
- 1st January 2026
Details
JKPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- As per the official update, The full text of Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 dated 31-07-2026 is available on the departmental JKPSC website. aspirants are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
- Notification PDF: JKPSC Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026
- register Online: JKPSC send in Online Link
- Department website: Refer to the link
JKPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 - Post-wise Details
- Out of 205 total posts, 183 are for Assistant Professor across 27 subject disciplines, plus a separate Assistant Professor (Computer Application) post, 9 for College Director of Physical Education & Sports, along with 4 for Librarian. The category-wise break-up for each discipline is mentioned below.
- PHC (Persons with Health/Physical Challenge) reservation posts, if any, will be notified separately, per the notification.
- additionally read: JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026 - send in Online for 72 Draftsman, Library Assistant as well as More Posts
JKPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria
- criteria varies by post. The core requirement for most Assistant Professor disciplines is a Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/differently-abled applicants in addition to PhD holders who obtained their Master's before 19 September 1991), along with NET/SLET/SET or an equivalent PhD under the applicable UGC regulations. Alternate routes exist for test-takers with a PhD from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 (QS, THE, or ARWU).
JKPSC Assistant Professor Qualification (General Disciplines)
- Candidates should note that, Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently-abled categories or PhD holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991), OR an equivalent point-scale grade from an Indian university or accredited foreign university, in a concerned/relevant/allied subject.
- test-takers must additionally have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent SLET/SET test.
- applicants who hold or have been awarded a PhD under UGC (Minimum Standards in addition to Procedure for Award of M.Phil/PhD) Regulations 2009 or 2016 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to conditions including: PhD awarded in regular mode by a recognized university; thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners; an open PhD viva voce conducted; at least two published research papers (one in a refereed journal); in addition to at least two conference/seminar papers presented, certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned university.
- Alternatively, a PhD from a foreign university/institution ranked in the world's top 500 by QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai) is as well accepted.
- NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master's disciplines in which UGC/CSIR/similar bodies do not conduct these tests.
JKPSC Assistant Professor Music Qualification
- According to the latest notice, Same Master's-with-NET/PhD route as above in a relevant subject, OR
- Recognition as a traditional as well as professional artist of high standing, having studied under noted/reputed traditional masters, holding "A" grade artist status with AIR/Doordarshan, with the ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject as well as adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations.
JKPSC Assistant Professor (Computer Application) Qualification
- Master's Degree in a relevant subject with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/Differently-abled aspirants along with PhD holders whose Master's was awarded before 19 September 1991), from an Indian university or an equivalent foreign degree.
- Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET, or hold a qualifying PhD under UGC 2009/2016 regulations (subject to the same conditions listed above), or hold a PhD from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 (QS/THE/ARWU).
JKPSC Librarian Qualification
- Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science (or an equivalent professional degree) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently-abled categories/PhD holders whose Master's was obtained before 19 September 1991), OR an equivalent point-scale grade.
- A consistently good academic record in addition to knowledge of computerisation of libraries.
- Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent SLET/SET, or hold a qualifying PhD under the applicable UGC regulations (subject to conditions similar to those listed for Assistant Professor).
JKPSC College Director of Physical Education & Sports Qualification
- Master's Degree in Physical Education in addition to Sports, Physical Education, or Sports Science with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently-abled categories), or an equivalent point-scale grade, IN ADDITION TO a record of representing the university/college at inter-university/inter-collegiate competitions at state along with /or national level.
- Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET, or hold a qualifying PhD (subject to conditions similar to those listed above for Assistant Professor).
- OR - an Asian Games or Commonwealth Games medal winner with at least a postgraduate degree.
- test-takers must furthermore pass a physical fitness test conducted as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Candidates should note that, additionally Read: JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - submit Online for 357 Draftsman along with Works Supervisor Posts
JKPSC Assistant Professor Age Limit
- The official notification states that, Age is reckoned as on 1st January 2026.
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years (not born after 01.01.2008, not born before 01.01.1986)
- Reserved categories: 43 years (not born after 01.01.2008, not born before 01.01.1983)
- It is informed that, In-service aspirants /Government employees: 40 years (not born after 01.01.2008, not born before 01.01.1986)
- The department has confirmed that, Physically Challenged: 42 years (not born after 01.01.2008, not born before 01.01.1982)
JKPSC Assistant Professor Salary
- Shortlisted applicants will be placed in Pay Band Level-10 of the pay matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400. The notification does not specify additional allowances separately.
JKPSC Assistant Professor Application Fee
- The official notification states that, Fee must be paid online after successful submission of the registration form. Applications submitted without fee payment reflected on the form are treated as incomplete as well as rejected without notice.
JKPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process
- It is informed that, Selection is made as per Rule 45 of the J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021, as amended.
- The department has confirmed that, There will be a written examination consisting of a single paper of 3 hours' duration with 120 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus is available on the JKPSC government portal.
- It is informed that, The syllabus for the post of College Director of Physical Education & Sports will be notified separately.
- The examination will be held at Srinagar as well as Jammu centres; applicants must indicate their preferred centre, in addition to centre allotment is at the sole discretion of the Commission.
Documents Required
- Mandatory:
- Interested applicants should know that, Date of Birth Certificate (Secondary School/Matric Certificate)
- Domicile Certificate of the UT of J&K
- It is informed that, Graduation Degree
- PG Degree
- NET/SET/SLET/PhD (any one)
- Mandatory if claiming category benefit:
- Category Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- In-service Certificate signed by HOD
- Additional documents for weightage (as applicable): M.Phil certificate with result notification, PhD notification, JRF/NET/SET/SLET certificate, experience certificates, list of published books, gold medal certificate, national/state/institution award certificate, list of research papers, as well as post-doctorate certificate (minimum 1 year).
How to Apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Browse the departmental JKPSC website: jkpsc.nic.in.
- Click on "One Time Registration" (OTR) if you are a new user, or "Login" if you already have a JKPSC profile.
- Entire all required OTR fields - personal information, contact information, along with educational qualification/service details.
- Upload a recent date-stamped passport-size colour photograph (not taken earlier than 01.01.2025) along with signature, each between 10KB in addition to 20KB in JPEG/JPG format.
- The official notification states that, After submitting OTR details, confirm the qualification conditions in the notification before applying for the post.
- Click "show examination" against the relevant post/exam, select the month of the advertisement notification, as well as click the " SUBMIT " link.
- Read the instruction window carefully, then click " SEND IN" again.
- As per the official update, Fill in any remaining required fields, accept the declaration, verify the details, along with click "SUBMIT."
- Pay the requisite fee online through the "Submitted Applications" menu in your account.
- Upload the required documents to detailed the final submission.
- obtain along with keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
JKPSC Assistant Professor Apply Online
- Applications will be accepted only through the online mode on jkpsc.nic.in from 01-08-2026 to 31-08-2026. No other mode of application will be accepted. test-takers will be allowed to edit some fields in their submitted application between 01-09-2026 as well as 03-09-2026, as per instructions to be published separately on the website.
- Direct access to submit for JKPSC Assistant Professor, Librarian along with More Recruitment 2026
Important Instructions
- Applicants must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir; certificates issued after the closing date will not be entertained.
- Interested applicants should know that, test-takers claiming reservation must possess a valid category certificate on the cut-off date; false/fake/fraudulent claims will lead to debarment from JKPSC examinations.
- test-takers must carry a printout of the Entry pass/Roll Number Slip, at least two recent passport-size colour photographs (not taken earlier than 01.01.2026), as well as a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar/E-Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, School/College/University ID, or Employer ID) to the exam centre.
- Multiple applications using different registration IDs may lead to rejection; only the application with the higher Registration ID (RID) will be entertained.
- JKPSC does not undertake detailed scrutiny of requirements at the time of the written examination; candidature is accepted only provisionally in addition to is subject to verification at the document-verification stage.
JKPSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- send in Online: Follow this link
- Authorized circular PDF : Click the link below
- Authorized webpage: Use the link provided
- aspirants preparing for teaching positions can as well explore more Assistant Professor Jobs as well as Librarian Jobs available across India. Those looking for opportunities specifically within the Union Territory can review the latest Jammu as well as Kashmir Government Jobs across various departments. aspirants holding a postgraduate degree in any of the meeting criteria disciplines listed above can as well browse more PG-Level Government Teaching Jobs along with JKPSC Recruitment notifications matching their qualification.
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