The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has officially announced the comprehensive recruitment drive for academic and administrative positions across Government Degree Colleges and GCET. The official notification released on 31 July 2026 welcomes applications from eligible candidates residing in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for regular and backlog roles.
Aspiring educators looking forward to building a rewarding career in higher education can explore multiple notifications issued for Assistant Professors, College Directors of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarians. Candidates are encouraged to review the official documentation, including files such as Download PDF for Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) of 2026, and Download PDF for notifications 06 and 07.
Overview of JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
The commission has streamlined the application timeline, laying down a robust framework for recruitment governed by the rules of the Higher Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir. Below is a structured snapshot of the recruitment drive:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, Librarian |
| Notification No. | 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 06-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 07-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 |
| Notification Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026-205 06-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026-70 07-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026-6 |
| Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31.08.2026 |
| Form Edit Window | 01.09.2026 to 03.09.2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Government Job |
| Official Website | jkpsc.nic.in |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Notification | Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF |
Notification Numbers and Vacancy Breakup
A cumulative total of 281 vacancies have been released across multiple categories and notifications. Applicants can review the distribution below:
- 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026: 205 vacancies
- 06-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026: 70 vacancies
- 07-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026: 6 vacancies
| Notice No | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 | 205 |
| 06-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 | 70 |
| 07-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026 | 06 |
| Total | 281 |
Eligibility Criteria and Qualification Standards
To be considered eligible for appointment, applicants must fulfill strict educational requirements, clearing benchmarks set by UGC and JKPSC.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates) in the relevant/allied subject from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university |
| Qualifying Test | NET conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET |
| Exemption from NET/SLET/SET | Candidates who hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, subject to conditions |
| Domicile | Candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Cut-off Date | Last date of online application (for reckoning eligibility) |
Age Limits and Fee Structure
Age relaxation and criteria boundaries are determined as of 1 January 2026. Review your category limits and corresponding processing fees below:
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years
- Reserved Categories: 43 years
- In-Service Candidates: 40 years
- Physically Challenged: 42 years
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years |
| Reserved Categories | 43 years |
| In-Service Candidates | 40 years |
| Physically Challenged | 42 years |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 1200 |
| Reserved Category | Rs. 700 |
| PHC Candidates | Nil |
Salary and Compensation Structure
Selected candidates will be integrated into prestigious government institutions under lucrative remuneration structures as detailed below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Pay Level | Level-10 (Pay Matrix) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400 per month |
| Other Benefits | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per UT norms |
| Job Type | Permanent, Government College |
How to Apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment
Candidates can seamlessly register for the openings by following the step-by-step instructions below. Ensure that applications are submitted via the official registration portal (JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Link) before 31 August 2026.
- 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.
Following successful submission, note that any minor modifications required can be performed during the form edit window active from 1 September 2026 to 3 September 2026.