JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Professor — 70 backlog vacancies across 24 disciplines in Government Colleges under the Higher Education Department, J&K. Eligible candidates with a Master’s degree (and NET/SET/PhD as applicable) and J&K domicile can apply online at jkpsc.nic.in by 31 August 2026. Check the vacancy split, eligibility, age limit, fee and how to apply below.

Total Posts

Last Date

31 Aug 2026

Pay Level

7th CPC Level 10

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About JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) conducts recruitment for gazetted posts in the J&K government. This recruitment is for 70 backlog Assistant Professor vacancies across 24 disciplines in Government Degree Colleges under the Higher Education Department. The pay is as per the 7th CPC Academic Pay Level 10 (entry pay ₹57,700). Selection is through a written examination followed by document verification. Only candidates holding a valid J&K domicile certificate are eligible.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	01 August 2026
Application Last Date	31 August 2026
Application Editing Window	01–03 September 2026

Vacancy Details (24 Disciplines)

Discipline	Posts
Political Science	23
Statistics	7
Punjabi	6
Anthropology	3
Kashmiri	3
Veterinary Technology	3
Chemistry · Water Management · Agriculture Tech · Functional English · Music & Vocal · Information Technology · Music	2 each
English Literature · Mathematics · Sociology · Geology · Persian · Arabic · Clinical Biochemistry · Nutrition · Industrial Chemistry · Islamic Studies · Horticulture Tech	1 each
Total	70

Age Limit

Category	Max Age
Open Merit (OM)	40 years
Reserved Categories	43 years
In-service Candidates	40 years
Physically Challenged (PHC)	42 years

Eligibility & Fee

Qualification: Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks (or PhD) in the relevant discipline, with NET/SET/SLET as applicable per UGC norms.
Domicile: Valid Jammu & Kashmir domicile certificate required.
Application Fee: General ₹1,200 · Reserved ₹700 · PHC Nil

Selection Process

• Written Examination — 3-hour paper, 120 MCQs
• Document Verification

How to Apply

1Visit the official JKPSC website: jkpsc.nic.in
2Complete the One Time Registration (OTR), then log in.
3Select the Assistant Professor post and discipline, and fill the form.
4Upload photograph, signature and documents, pay the fee online, and submit before 31 August 2026.

Documents Required

✓ Date of Birth Certificate
✓ J&K Domicile Certificate
✓ Graduation & Postgraduate Degree
✓ NET/SET/SLET/PhD certificate (if applicable)
✓ Category Certificate (if applicable)
✓ Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many vacancies are in JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

AThere are 70 backlog Assistant Professor vacancies across 24 disciplines in Government Colleges under the Higher Education Department, J&K.

QWhat is the last date to apply?

AThe last date to apply online is 31 August 2026, with an editing window from 1 to 3 September 2026.

QWhat is the eligibility for JKPSC Assistant Professor?

AA Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or PhD) in the relevant subject, with NET/SET/SLET as applicable, plus a valid J&K domicile certificate.

QWhat is the application fee?

AGeneral category ₹1,200, Reserved categories ₹700, and PHC candidates nil.

QWhat is the selection process?

ASelection is through a written examination (3-hour paper, 120 MCQs) followed by document verification.

Official Website

https://jkpsc.nic.in

Apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 (70 posts) online at jkpsc.nic.in before 31 August 2026.

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