Srinagar, August 30: A significant opportunity has emerged for those in the educational sector seeking better job prospects. The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced the recruitment of 70 Assistant Professor positions in various subjects for the Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
Candidates have a limited time to apply, as the deadline is set for August 31.
The 70 Assistant Professor vacancies cover a range of subjects, including 1 position in English Literature, 1 in Mathematics, 2 in Chemistry, 1 in Sociology, 23 in Political Science, 1 in Geology, 1 in Persian, 1 in Arabic, 6 in Punjabi, 3 in Anthropology, 1 in Clinical Biochemistry, 1 in Nutrition, 2 in Water Management, 3 in Kashmiri, 2 in Agricultural Technology, 2 in Functional English, 1 in Industrial Chemistry, 1 in Islamic Studies, 2 in Music and Instrument/Vocal, 2 in Information Technology, 1 in Horticultural Technology, 2 in Music, 7 in Statistics, and 3 in Veterinary Technology.
The online application process for these positions began on August 1 and will close on August 31. Interested candidates can complete their registration on the official JKPSC website before the deadline. Additionally, there will be a correction window for applicants who make mistakes while filling out their forms, which will be open from September 1 to September 3.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in the relevant subject from a recognized institution or university, with at least 55% marks. They should have obtained their Master’s degree before September 19, 1991. Furthermore, candidates must pass the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or any equivalent test recognized by UGC.
The maximum age limit for applicants is set at 40 years, calculated as of January 1, 2026. Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations.
Selection of eligible candidates will be based on various stages, including screening, written examination, and document verification. Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹15,600 to ₹39,100, along with an annual grade pay of ₹6,000 (pre-revision) or ₹57,000 at Level-10.
While filling out the application form, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee online, which is ₹1,200 for the general category and ₹700 for reserved categories. PHC candidates are exempt from the registration fee.
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