IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026 (29 Oct): 48 Assistant Professor seats, 20 departments/centres, distinct KAST/Maths rules and 100-point interview shortlist. Apply online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; supported hard copy to Registrar by 7 Dec 4 PM. ₹1,000 fee (PwD exempt). October notice omits numerical pay; earlier official IUST 01/2026 lists Assistant Professor Academic Level 10 ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 as a reference only.
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State university established under Jammu and Kashmir Act XVIII of 2005 at Awantipora. Recognised under UGC Sections 2(f) and 12(B).
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Official announcement: Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Kashmir, Detailed Advertisement Notice 09 of 2026, dated 29 October 2026, Registrar reference IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592. The official roster announces 48 Assistant Professor positions in 20 departments/centres. These are neither 48 seats in each department nor multiple independent recruitment notices.
📄 Current 9-page notification — Advertisement 09/2026 · 🏛️ University website and recruitment gateway · 💰 Earlier IUST Assistant Professor pay reference — Advertisement 01/2026
🚨 Two deadlines: Submit the online application from 2 November through 2 December 2026; then deliver the printed, self-attested application and evidence to the Registrar by 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM. A completed online payment without timely physical receipt is not sufficient.
Age-limit disclosure (Advertisement 09/2026): Not specified — this nine-page notice gives no numerical minimum age, maximum age, age-relaxation table or age reference date. Do not replace these missing figures with arbitrary 18/40/65 limits. Applicants must follow any applicable IUST/UGC/UT rules and subsequent official clarification.
Salary disclosure (Advertisement 09/2026): Not specified in this notification. Separately, IUST's earlier Advertisement 01/2026 dated 1 January 2026 explicitly showed Assistant Professor Academic Level 10, ₹57,700–₹1,82,400. That is a verified prior-recruitment reference, not a confirmed offer or pay notification for Advertisement 09/2026. For the current 48 posts, numeric structured salary amounts remain blank until a current applicable official order confirms them. The October PDF does explicitly specify NPS for selected candidates (p. 7).
| Requirement | Verified position |
|---|---|
| Recruiting university | Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Notification | 09/2026; 29 October 2026; IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592 |
| Faculty positions | 48 Assistant Professor seats, including 7 KAST specialist positions |
| Recruitment units | 20 departments/centres; the special Mathematics and KAST branches have different qualifications |
| Online applications | 2 November–2 December 2026; no 2 December closing hour published |
| Hard-copy receipt | 7 December 2026, 4 PM at the Registrar's office |
| Application fee | ₹1,000 non-refundable; eligible PwD applicants exempt |
| Salary in THIS advertisement 09/2026 | Not specified numerically in the nine pages |
| Earlier university pay reference (01/2026) | Academic Level 10: ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 for IUST Assistant Professor roles; not confirmed separately for 09/2026 |
| Age restriction | No numerical minimum/maximum or age reference date stated in 09/2026 |
| Selection | Discipline-wise eligibility → academic/research shortlisting when needed → interview → document/appointment checks |
| 100-point rubric | 80 academic + 10 research publications + 10 teaching/postdoctoral experience (interview shortlist, not final marks) |
| Post-selection terms | University statutes and New Pension Scheme (NPS), as specifically stated in advertisement 09/2026 |
What the salary distinction means: A verified earlier IUST notice for the same Assistant Professor designation states Academic Level 10 with ₹57,700–₹1,82,400. The October 29, 2026 notice does not print that amount or a pay level. The historical figure is an official comparator, not a confirmed pay order or assured take-home amount for this new cycle. Check the University's current appointment terms or written clarification before relying on the figure. Basic pay range, allowances, gross pay and in-hand pay are different concepts; no DA/HRA/in-hand calculation is claimed here.
View bar chart: IUST Assistant Professor 48 posts across 20 departments
| Department / Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 3 |
| Urdu Language & Literature | 1 |
| Journalism & Mass Communication | 1 |
| Education | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 3 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Food Technology | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Management Studies | 3 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| AYUSH Sciences | 2 |
| Planning | 1 |
| Geomatics | 2 |
| Molecular Medicines | 2 |
| KAST (5 specialist branches) | 7 |
The first-page roster identifies 20 units; the second page breaks the seven KAST posts into five specialist branches. Do not double count those seven branches as extra positions. The Department of Mathematical Sciences has three posts, including two asterisked qualifications with different eligible subjects.
View pie chart: IUST 48 advertised vacancies by vertical reservation
| Official category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 19 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST-1 | 5 |
| ST-2 | 3 |
| RBA | 6 |
| EWS | 6 |
| OBC | 3 |
| ALC/IB | 1 |
48 = 19 UR + 5 SC + 5 ST-1 + 3 ST-2 + 6 RBA + 6 EWS + 3 OBC + 1 ALC/IB. The advertised 4% PwD horizontal reservation operates within the 48 vertical vacancies, subject to applicable J&K government rules, suitability and post identification. It must not be added to create 50 or more jobs. Do not assume that a generic central OBC certificate automatically fulfills the UT-specific category documentation requirement.
| KAST branch | Reservation | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | ST-1: 1; EWS: 1 | 2 |
| Solar PV | RBA: 1; EWS: 1 | 2 |
| Food Technology | UR: 1 | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | OBC: 1 | 1 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | UR: 1 | 1 |
KAST branch eligibility on page 3 is Ph.D. + First Class or equivalent in every preceding degree in the appropriate branch or relevant/allied subject, accompanied by an excellent record and evidence of independent research. A Master's qualification alone, even with NET, does not satisfy the specifically printed KAST requirement.
| Recruiting discipline | Notified qualification route |
|---|---|
| Seven subject departments: English, Urdu, Journalism, Education, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry | Relevant Master’s 55%; 50% for SC/ST/OBC NCL as printed; Section II NET/Ph.D. conditions |
| Mathematical Sciences — non-starred ST-2 seat | Master’s 55% in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| Mathematical Sciences — two * seats: UR and EWS | Master’s 55% in Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics |
| Five engineering departments | Relevant B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech.; First Class in either degree |
| Management Studies | Bachelor’s any discipline AND MBA/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent |
| Computer Science | Relevant CS/IT/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering Master’s 55%, 50% SC/ST/OBC NCL |
| AYUSH Sciences | MD/MS in specified recognised AYUSH system at 55% |
| Planning | Technical Bachelor’s + Master’s Planning 60% in either; OR Economics/Geography/Sociology Master’s + Master’s Planning 60% in either |
| Geomatics | Master’s 55% in Geo-informatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology |
| Molecular Medicines | Master’s 55%/50% in listed molecular/biological interdisciplinary fields |
| KAST five specialist branches | Relevant Ph.D. + First Class in all earlier degrees + research record |
Section II of the notice states NET (UGC/CSIR) or a UGC-accredited equivalent such as UT J&K SET/SLET, with exemption for a Ph.D. meeting the specified UGC 2009 regulations and amendments. For persons registered before 11 July 2009, the notification lists additional certification conditions: regular-mode degree, at least two external thesis examiners, open viva, two Ph.D.-work papers including a refereed-journal paper and two prescribed conference/seminar presentations. A certificate signed by the Registrar/Dean is required; model forms are on PDF page 9. An alternative provision concerns foreign Ph.D. degrees from top-500 QS/THE/ARWU ranked institutions, with required AIU equivalence proof. Candidates applying to AICTE-type technical subjects should review both the university's Section II and relevant statutory regulations rather than assuming an arbitrary exemption. These requirements do not waive a KAST Ph.D. mandate.
Important older-degree provision: Section VI(20) separately mentions candidates having both Master's and Ph.D. degrees prior to 19 September 1991, with 50% or more marks. That specific exception must not be generalized to every applicant.
The PDF explains its seven-point letter grade: O (5.50–6.00) = 75–100%; A (4.50–5.49) = 65–74%; B (3.50–4.49) = 55–64%; C (2.50–3.49) = 45–54%; D (1.50–2.49) = 35–44%; E (0.50–1.49) = 25–34%; F (0.00–0.49) = 0–24%. This is the notice's grade-point correspondence; do not invent an arbitrary formula multiplying a ten-point CGPA by 9.5.
Experience counted only when supported: Experience claimed up to the application closing date needs a certificate from the competent authority. The period spent merely acquiring a PG/M.Phil./Ph.D. degree is not treated as teaching/research service, while teaching duties performed concurrently without leave may qualify if the Registrar supplies the stipulated certificate. A vague CV bullet is not proof.
View pie chart: academic/research/teaching contribution in IUST's 100-point shortlist
| Shortlisting component | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Academic record including applicable degrees, NET/Ph.D. and awards (subject to caps) | 80 |
| Scopus/Web of Science research publications | 10 |
| Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Detailed sub-scores (PDF pp. 7–8):
| Academic indicator | Evidence and shortlisting score |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 80%+ = 15; 60%–under 80% = 13; 55%–under 60% = 10; 45%–under 55% = 5 |
| Post-graduation | 80%+ = 25; 60%–under 80% = 23; 55% (50% for listed SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)–under 60% = 20 |
| M.Phil. | 60%+ = 7; 55%–under 60% = 5 |
| Ph.D. | 30 (M.Phil. plus Ph.D. combined limited to 30) |
| NET-JRF / NET / SLET-SET | 7 / 5 / 3 respectively; NET-JRF/NET/SLET-SET block max 7, not a cumulative 15 |
| Indexed research publications | 2 per qualifying Scopus or Web of Science publication, ownership shares and overall 10-point cap apply |
| Teaching or postdoctoral experience | 2 points per full year, proportionate below one year, overall 10-point cap |
| Recognised awards | International/national 3, state government 2, award score capped at 3 |
The 80-point academic component covers degree/NET/Ph.D./award elements under the university's caps; do not add every subscore as independent points and create a 100+ total. Research publication credit is 100% for a sole author or an author who is both first and corresponding; 70% where first or corresponding (not both); and 30% for a joint author who is neither. The notice also states the qualifying journal rules and a specific treatment of UGC-CARE-listed journals for language departments under its cited 16 July 2025 order. Verify author position, indexation and journal records before claiming credit.
Special direct-Ph.D. score conversion: For B.Tech./B.E./FYUG with a direct Ph.D., the notice describes a substitute 40-point undergraduate scale instead of the Master's score: above 90% = 40; above 80% up to 90% = 37; above 75% up to 80% = 35. These bands should not be used for unrelated standard master's profiles or extended beyond the notified thresholds.
Interview calls: Ordinarily 20 candidates for one advertised post and five for each additional seat may be shortlisted, with the university reserving discretion to select an appropriate interview count and verified cut-off after screening. This is not a written examination, not a minimum qualifying mark table, and not the final appointment-merit formula. No interview dates, question paper, official cutoff, admit cards or results are supplied by this notice.
Worked score illustrations (editorial, not official marks): A candidate with 59% in a relevant qualifying PG degree uses the applicable 20-point PG band, not 59 marks. Four qualifying first-author Scopus publications could account for up to 8 research points before other eligibility and credit checks; four non-first/non-corresponding joint publications at 30% of two points each would represent 2.4 preliminary publication points, subject to IUST verification. A candidate cannot cumulate NET-JRF 7 + NET 5 as 12: the same block is capped at 7. Five years of accepted teaching/postdoctoral experience would reach the separate 10-point experience cap; overlapping study-only periods do not automatically qualify.
The university's advertisement provides application and selection milestones, not a dated written-examination calendar. Applicants should track the stages separately so that an online submission is not mistaken for a complete application.
| Stage | What happens | Official date / status | Candidate action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Notification issued | IUST Advertisement 09/2026, reference IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592 | 29 October 2026 — confirmed | Read the full nine-page notice and the correct departmental roster |
| 2. Online application opens | Registration, details and fee submission on the IUST recruitment portal | 2 November 2026 — confirmed | Register with working email/mobile, select correct position/category, keep application credentials |
| 3. Online application closes | Final submission of the online form | 2 December 2026 — confirmed; exact closing hour not printed | Review before submit: the university states post-submission editing is not permitted |
| 4. Hard-copy dossier reaches Registrar | Printed online application with self-attested documents and supporting CV | 7 December 2026, 4:00 PM — confirmed | Ensure it reaches the Registrar by the deadline; posting by that date alone is not sufficient |
| 5. Eligibility/document scrutiny | University examines qualifications, reservation and evidence of research/experience | Date not announced | Keep every supporting mark sheet, NET/Ph.D. certificate, category certificate and research record ready |
| 6. Shortlisting (if needed) | For large applicant numbers, use the advertised 100-point academic/research/teaching scoring; ordinarily 20 candidates for one post and five per additional post | Conditional; date and actual shortlist cutoff not announced | Compare the documented claim against the point caps, not a fabricated final cutoff |
| 7. Interview intimation | Eligible candidates notified on IUST website, email or another suitable channel | Date and venue not announced | Monitor IUST updates; take original documents when called |
| 8. Interview | University interview of eligible candidates | Interview schedule not released in this PDF | Attend as directed; TA/DA not payable |
| 9. Final selection and appointment | University decision, document/antecedent checks and applicable employment rules | No result/selection list issued in Advertisement 09/2026 | Follow a subsequent official selection notice; NPS applies to selected appointees |
What this means for the separate SarkariSapna lifecycle pages: No distinct written test, question-paper syllabus, admit card, answer key, merit/result list or final cutoff was released with Advertisement 09/2026. Do not invent linked Exam/Syllabus/Admit Card/Answer Key/Result pages. Add the real screening, interview or selection notices to this same recruitment identity if IUST officially publishes them later. An interview-only selection is not a paper-based examination.
Two different closing moments: The online deadline is 2 December 2026; the mandatory hard-copy receipt deadline is 7 December 2026 at 4:00 PM. The latter must never be represented as an extension of the online application window.
Fee from 09/2026 (PDF p. 5): ₹1,000 non-refundable online application charge for non-exempt candidates. PwD applicants are exempt. Payment instructions mention debit/credit card and net banking. A historical fee figure cannot replace this notice's explicit charge.
| Claim | Governing proof | What candidates may safely conclude |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000 application fee; PwD exemption | IUST Advertisement 09/2026, p. 5 | Applicable to this recruitment |
| Assistant Professor Academic Level 10; ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 | IUST Advertisement 01/2026, January, pp. 5–8 | Verified IUST prior-notice reference, not a pay disclosure in 09/2026 |
| Exact 09/2026 salary, gross, DA/HRA, in-hand | Not stated in nine-page Advertisement 09/2026 | Must be confirmed from current university service/appointment terms |
| NPS coverage | Advertisement 09/2026, p. 7 | Current recruitment explicitly names New Pension Scheme |
Applicant salary guidance: Because Advertisement 09/2026 omits the numeric pay scale, it would be incorrect to present the older university figure as a confirmed offer for this particular recruitment. The earlier official pay reference is provided transparently with its authentic PDF.
| Document / evidence | Reason to prepare it |
|---|---|
| Final online application PDF and payment proof | Shows correct post, successful submission and fee status |
| Detailed CV / publications schedule | University explicitly requires complete research and publication metadata |
| Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. records as applicable | Verify precise branch, grade, academic dates and KAST First Class |
| NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption certificate | Section II qualification route; a Ph.D. alone is not an automatic exemption without compliance proof |
| Ph.D. 2009 compliance certificate | Annexure p. 9 format; special pre-11 July 2009 route where applicable |
| Experience certificate issued by competent institution | Claimed teaching/research experience; study time does not count automatically |
| UT-category/EWS/PwD certificate when claimed | Check relevant reservation and exemption eligibility |
| Foreign equivalence certificate when relevant | Required by notice for foreign qualifications |
| Employer-forwarding documents when employed | Employer route prescribed in application conditions |
| Original documents for later interview | Originals must be produced at interview, not substituted by self-attested copies |
Avoid preventable rejection: wrong subject group, confusing UR and starred Maths qualifications, claiming 50% relaxation outside listed disciplines, missing a KAST Ph.D., using a score calculation as appointment guarantee, sending a hard copy only after the deadline, incomplete publication metadata, and assuming photocopies are enough at the interview.
Age: Advertisement 09/2026 publishes no numeric lower limit, upper limit, age reference date or relaxation table. An applicant should not assume an 18–40 or 18–65 age band. Salary reference: The earlier IUST Assistant Professor Academic Level 10 range is documented in the linked January 2026 notice, but has not been restated in the October notice.
Experience: The university counts supported teaching/research experience as of the online application closing date, and excludes time spent simply studying for a postgraduate/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification. Actual concurrent teaching without taking leave while pursuing research can count only when supported by the university Registrar's certificate (current notice p. 6). KAST expressly requires credible independent research, even though it does not print a minimum number of service years. This distinction matters when drafting the CV.
Appointment rules: The selected faculty are governed by IUST statutes/ordinances/rules, applicable UT rules where university service rules do not cover an issue, professional ethics and NPS (p. 7). The university may increase/reduce vacancies, defer/cancel the process, or verify antecedents and certificates. Interview travel allowance (TA/DA) is not payable. No interview date or venue has yet been specified in this PDF.
Q1. Mathematics Master's at 58%: can I apply for the starred UR/EWS Mathematics seats? Not solely with Mathematics. The two starred seats demand Master's in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics. Inspect the unstarred ST-2 seat separately.
Q2. Statistics Master's at 60%: may I claim the non-starred Mathematics seat? The non-starred qualification specifically lists Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, so not without a formal equivalence determination.
Q3. KAST Solar PV with M.Tech. and NET but no Ph.D.? Its own qualification clause expressly requires a Ph.D.; an ordinary Master's + NET route is not sufficient.
Q4. An engineering candidate holds B.Tech. first class but M.Tech. second class. The engineering clause requires First Class in any one of the two degrees, assuming the candidate otherwise holds both requisite degrees.
Q5. A Planning applicant with Master's in Geography and Master's Planning, but no B.Arch? The alternative route in clause (g) may cover the applicant if the required 60% standard is met in one of the Master's degrees.
Q6. Does the academic 100-point score replace an interview? No. It is a shortlisting scheme; interview calls follow screening.
Q7. Can I skip posting the hard copy once payment succeeds? No. The notice expressly states non-submission of the complete hard copy by deadline is liable to rejection.
Q8. Are all 48 faculty appointments for Ph.D. holders only? No. KAST specifically requires Ph.D.; other groups have discipline-dependent requirements and Section II NET/Ph.D. provisions.
Q9. What is my age limit or starting salary? Neither numerical value is specified in these nine pages; verify later official clarification rather than copying an older IUST recruitment.
Q10. Are PwD seats added to 48? No. The 4% reservation is horizontal across eligible vertical categories and does not increase the advertised count.
| Original PDF page | Check these facts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20-department/category table, 48, exact starred mathematical seats |
| 2 | KAST 7-post breakup, 4% PwD horizontal, three deadlines and academic routes |
| 3 | Engineering/Management/AYUSH/Planning/Geomatics/Molecular/KAST qualifications |
| 4 | NET and Ph.D. exemption and CGPA/grade scale |
| 5 | ₹1,000 fee and PwD exemption, online registration and hard-copy receipt requirement |
| 6 | Category proof, experience documentation, publication and interview conditions |
| 7 | NPS, 20+5 shortlisting framework and detailed scoring rubric |
| 8 | Academic 80 / research 10 / teaching 10, original rules and Registrar's notice ID |
| 9 | Ph.D. compliance certificate format applicable to pre/post July 2009 registrations |
As of 30 October 2026: This original notice was dated 29 October and applications open on 2 November. The separate 01/2026 historical IUST PDF is used only to document the earlier Academic Level-10 pay reference, never to rewrite the 09/2026 roster, eligibility, experience rule or application dates. New corrigenda from IUST govern any later changes.
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Master’s degree in English Language & Literature with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption subject to notice Section II See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, ST-1: 1, RBA: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s degree in English Language & Literature with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption subject to notice Section II See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The roster has one UR, one ST-1 and one RBA seat. The ordinary Humanities pathway requires an English-related Master’s degree with the specified marks; the notified 50% category concession applies only to categories named in the text.
Document/eligibility decision: Language-department research publications receive the notice’s special UGC-CARE consideration, as well as its documented indexation rules. Before claiming publication points, prepare bibliographic evidence, journal status, authorship and year of publication.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, ST-1 1, RBA 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Urdu Language & Literature; at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or notice-compliant Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: SC: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Urdu Language & Literature; at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or notice-compliant Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The only Urdu-centre vacancy is reserved for SC. A relevant Urdu postgraduate degree is the starting condition; the separate NET/SET/SLET or compliant Ph.D. framework must also be reviewed.
Document/eligibility decision: The notice’s language-department research-publication provision matters here. A self-declared SC status or undated publication list does not replace the competent-authority certificate and indexed-paper records.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: SC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Journalism & Mass Communication, at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Journalism & Mass Communication, at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: One UR Assistant Professor seat is listed for Journalism and Mass Communication, with the relevant Master’s qualification and the notified 55% standard. An unrelated media portfolio does not itself replace the required academic degree.
Document/eligibility decision: Prepare formal academic qualifications and publication evidence rather than relying solely on newsroom experience; the current notice does not prescribe a separate years-of-journalism-work threshold.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Education at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or compliant Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, ST-1: 1, EWS: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Education at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or compliant Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Three Education seats are individually reserved UR 1, ST-1 1 and EWS 1. The applicable Master’s and NET/SET/SLET or compliant Ph.D. routes must be met; EWS and ST-1 documentation must match the J&K recruitment category.
Document/eligibility decision: The 100-point academic score is a mechanism for calling candidates to an interview, not proof that a B.Ed. or another teaching credential independently substitutes for the particular Master’s discipline requirement.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, ST-1 1, EWS 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with at least 55%; this is the non-asterisk Mathematical Sciences seat; Section II NET/Ph.D. rules See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: ST-2: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with at least 55%; this is the non-asterisk Mathematical Sciences seat; Section II NET/Ph.D. rules See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: This is the single unstarred ST-2 Mathematical Sciences seat. The original academic clause requires a Master’s degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with at least 55%. It cannot be merged with the two asterisked Data/Statistics seats.
Document/eligibility decision: Keep category-specific ST-2 proof and degree transcript showing Mathematics/Applied Mathematics. Applicants with a different named quantitative degree should not treat academic similarity as a formal equivalence ruling.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: ST-2 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
For the *-marked Mathematical Sciences posts only: Master’s at least 55% in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics; Section II NET/Ph.D. rules See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, EWS: 1. Department-specific academic route: For the *-marked Mathematical Sciences posts only: Master’s at least 55% in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics; Section II NET/Ph.D. rules See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: These are exactly the two asterisked positions in the Mathematics department: UR 1 and EWS 1. The special clause requires Master’s 55% in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics.
Document/eligibility decision: Do not import Mathematics/Applied Mathematics as the required branch here. EWS applicants need the prescribed valid certificate; the ordinary unstarred ST-2 Mathematics post is an independent qualification/roster group.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, EWS 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Zoology with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: ST-1: 1, RBA: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Zoology with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The Zoology department offers two posts—ST-1 and RBA. It is among the core subject routes for which the PDF states 55% at Master’s level, with 50% for the listed SC/ST/OBC-NCL groups.
Document/eligibility decision: The shortlisting form should document precise Zoology degree, subject match, research papers and qualified teaching service. The notice does not specify an independent compulsory zoological fieldwork-experience minimum.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: ST-1 1, RBA 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Physics with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 2, SC: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Physics with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Physics has three seats, UR 2 and SC 1. The notification places Physics among the Master’s 55% subject disciplines (50% for specified reserved groups), subject to the NET/Ph.D. provisions.
Document/eligibility decision: Before claiming research publication credit, document Scopus/WoS records and author roles. Research time spent only in degree study is not automatically countable as teaching experience.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 2, SC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s in Chemistry with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, RBA: 1, EWS: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s in Chemistry with at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL); NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. exemption See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Chemistry’s three posts are UR 1, RBA 1 and EWS 1. A Chemistry-related Master’s with the notified threshold and the applicable national/UT eligibility test or compliant doctoral exemption is required.
Document/eligibility decision: No extra laboratory skill test, specialty subdiscipline or post-wise starting pay is printed in the current advertisement. Evaluate RBA/EWS certificates as per the UT rules.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, RBA 1, EWS 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one of degrees; carefully check Section II applicability See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: RBA: 1, OBC: 1. Department-specific academic route: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one of degrees; carefully check Section II applicability See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: This is the ordinary Food Technology engineering department, with RBA 1 and OBC 1. The technical qualification is B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or the stated Integrated M.Tech. in a relevant/allied branch; First Class in one qualifying degree suffices under the printed clause.
Document/eligibility decision: Do not confuse this department with KAST Food Technology, a different UR seat that requires a relevant Ph.D. plus First Class in every preceding degree. Two qualification routes must remain separate.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: RBA 1, OBC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, RBA: 1. Department-specific academic route: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Two Civil Engineering posts are reserved UR 1 and RBA 1. The current technical clause requires both the graduate and postgraduate engineering qualifications (or its stated integrated equivalent), with First Class in any one of the relevant degrees.
Document/eligibility decision: A B.Tech. alone is not sufficient merely because it is first class. Document the related engineering branch and both certificates; distinguish job location from the Registrar’s separate hard-copy delivery address.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, RBA 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1. Department-specific academic route: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The regular Electronics & Communication Engineering department has one UR position. The engineering degree combination and First Class in either qualifying degree apply.
Document/eligibility decision: This is separate from KAST E&CE’s one UR post, for which the original notice demands a relevant Ph.D. and first class in every preceding degree; the two should not be conflated.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, SC: 1. Department-specific academic route: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Computer Science & Engineering lists UR 1 plus SC 1. Under its technical qualification route, candidates need the notified undergraduate and postgraduate engineering degrees, or the identified integrated qualification, with First Class or equivalent in at least one.
Document/eligibility decision: The University also has a distinct Computer Science department with a different Master’s-level academic pathway and an ALC/IB seat; choose the correct department before form submission.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, SC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 2, SC: 1. Department-specific academic route: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. AND M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in concerned/relevant/allied branch; First Class or equivalent in at least one degree See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The Mechanical Engineering department has three posts—UR 2, SC 1—under the dual-degree engineering route. The notice does not demand first class in both degrees for this ordinary engineering department; one qualifying degree suffices.
Document/eligibility decision: KAST Mechanical Engineering is another one-post OBC doctoral profile, with mandatory Ph.D. and First Class across all previous degrees. Keep job-code and category details distinct.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 2, SC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Bachelor’s in any discipline AND Master’s degree in Business Administration / PGDM / CA / ICWA / M.Com. with First Class or equivalent (follow exact wording) See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, ST-1: 1, ST-2: 1. Department-specific academic route: Bachelor’s in any discipline AND Master’s degree in Business Administration / PGDM / CA / ICWA / M.Com. with First Class or equivalent (follow exact wording) See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Three seats are split UR 1, ST-1 1, ST-2 1. The current PDF names a Bachelor’s in any discipline and MBA/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.
Document/eligibility decision: The January 2026 IUST notice mentioned separate experience for another cycle. Do not import that older experience condition as mandatory for 09/2026 when the October notice does not print it. Qualified experience can still score at shortlisting if proved.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, ST-1 1, ST-2 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications or Computer Engineering; or equivalent foreign degree; NET/Ph.D. provisions See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, ALC/IB: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s at least 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications or Computer Engineering; or equivalent foreign degree; NET/Ph.D. provisions See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: This is a separate Computer Science department with UR 1 and ALC/IB 1, unlike Computer Science & Engineering. The printed pathway uses a 55%-standard Master’s (listed category concession where applicable) in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications or Computer Engineering.
Document/eligibility decision: A B.Tech./M.Tech. engineering-only form cannot automatically be mapped to this programme without checking the exact posted Master’s option and any degree-equivalence ruling. ALC/IB proof is category-specific.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, ALC/IB 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
MD/MS in AYUSH system of medicine with 55% at Master’s level in recognised subject under CCIM Act 1970 / NCISM Act 2020, as stated See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: EWS: 1, OBC: 1. Department-specific academic route: MD/MS in AYUSH system of medicine with 55% at Master’s level in recognised subject under CCIM Act 1970 / NCISM Act 2020, as stated See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The AYUSH Sciences centre has EWS 1 and OBC 1. The specific essential qualification is a recognised MD/MS in an AYUSH system of medicine, with at least 55% or equivalent at Master’s level under the cited CCIM/NCISM framework.
Document/eligibility decision: Do not substitute an allopathic MBBS, a general science M.Sc. or a general research Ph.D. for the mandatory AYUSH medical qualification. The earlier IUST notice separately references Level-10 pay for an AYUSH Assistant Professor, but this cycle does not print the scale.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: EWS 1, OBC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Route A: Bachelor’s in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering plus Master’s in Planning with at least 60% in either. OR Route B: Master’s in Economics/Geography/Sociology AND Master’s in Planning with 60% in either Master’s See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1. Department-specific academic route: Route A: Bachelor’s in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering plus Master’s in Planning with at least 60% in either. OR Route B: Master’s in Economics/Geography/Sociology AND Master’s in Planning with 60% in either Master’s See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: This one UR planning seat permits two OR routes: (A) Bachelor’s in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering plus Master’s Planning, with 60% in either degree; OR (B) Master’s Economics/Geography/Sociology plus Master’s Planning, with 60% in either Master’s.
Document/eligibility decision: Do not combine A and B into four required degrees. Record the qualifying route and point to the degree on which the applicant satisfies the 60% threshold.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s 55% in Geo-informatics, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS or Geospatial Technology; recognised Indian or accredited foreign university See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, ST-2: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s 55% in Geo-informatics, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS or Geospatial Technology; recognised Indian or accredited foreign university See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Geomatics offers UR 1 and ST-2 1. Its Master’s route covers Geo-informatics, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS and Geospatial Technology with at least 55% or equivalent from the specified recognised institution.
Document/eligibility decision: The notice does not specify a particular GIS software certificate or mapping practical test as a separate compulsory stage. A transcript and recognised course award matter more than a generic list of tools.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, ST-2 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Master’s 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL) in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Human Genetics, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Computational Biology or relevant/allied subject See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No post-specific fixed minimum years of professional service printed in Advertisement 09/2026. Supported teaching/postdoctoral experience may contribute to the published shortlisting points; merely studying for a degree is excluded.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1, SC: 1. Department-specific academic route: Master’s 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC NCL) in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Human Genetics, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Computational Biology or relevant/allied subject See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines has UR 1 and SC 1; the original notification includes a broad but specific allied subject list covering molecular medicine, biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, biophysics, cell biology, bioinformatics, immunology and computational biology.
Document/eligibility decision: A doctoral or master’s title must be matched against the explicitly listed or genuinely relevant/allied subject—not accepted merely for containing “biology”. The 50% exception is restricted to listed reserved groups in the clause.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1, SC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Ph.D. in Computer Science / CSE or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No numerical minimum years specified. The IUST KAST academic route specifically requires evidence of independent high-quality research; shortlisting teaching/postdoctoral service must be supported and counted under the official rules.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: ST-1: 1, EWS: 1. Department-specific academic route: Ph.D. in Computer Science / CSE or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: This specialist KAST route has ST-1 1 and EWS 1. Ph.D. in Computer Science/CSE or a relevant/allied subject is compulsory, together with first class/equivalent in all preceding degrees and demonstrated independent high-quality research.
Document/eligibility decision: A Master’s plus NET alone is not this pathway. Research publications should show the applicant’s role and verifiable indexation; present prior-degree grade records rather than only the Ph.D. award certificate.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: ST-1 1, EWS 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No numerical minimum years specified. The IUST KAST academic route specifically requires evidence of independent high-quality research; shortlisting teaching/postdoctoral service must be supported and counted under the official rules.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: RBA: 1, EWS: 1. Department-specific academic route: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: KAST Solar PV has RBA 1 and EWS 1. Its doctorate must be in Electrical Engineering or relevant/allied field; all prior degrees must meet First Class/equivalent and the university asks for evidence of independent quality research.
Document/eligibility decision: Do not confuse the prior IUST January 2026 Renewable Energy/Sustainable Technologies advertisement with this specific October KAST Solar PV opening. The current subject and roster come from 09/2026 alone.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: RBA 1, EWS 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Ph.D. in Food Technology or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No numerical minimum years specified. The IUST KAST academic route specifically requires evidence of independent high-quality research; shortlisting teaching/postdoctoral service must be supported and counted under the official rules.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1. Department-specific academic route: Ph.D. in Food Technology or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: The single UR KAST Food Technology vacancy requires relevant Ph.D., first class/equivalent in all preceding degrees and the research record specified by IUST.
Document/eligibility decision: The ordinary Food Technology department separately offers two RBA/OBC engineering-degree seats; a candidate qualified for the ordinary faculty profile should not assume KAST’s doctoral criterion is optional.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No numerical minimum years specified. The IUST KAST academic route specifically requires evidence of independent high-quality research; shortlisting teaching/postdoctoral service must be supported and counted under the official rules.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: OBC: 1. Department-specific academic route: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: KAST Mechanical Engineering has one OBC seat and requires a Mechanical Engineering (or relevant/allied) Ph.D. with first class/equivalent in all preceding qualifications and demonstrated independent research.
Document/eligibility decision: The separate three-seat regular Mechanical Engineering roster accepts the notified Bachelor+Master engineering qualification route. The KAST Ph.D. prerequisite must not be copied out or overlooked.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: OBC 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Required: No · Description: No numerical minimum years specified. The IUST KAST academic route specifically requires evidence of independent high-quality research; shortlisting teaching/postdoctoral service must be supported and counted under the official rules.
Description: Not specified in Advertisement 09/2026; no category-specific numeric age relaxation or date is printed.
Source: IUST Detailed Advertisement 09/2026, pp. 1–4. Exact vertical roster: UR: 1. Department-specific academic route: Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering or relevant/allied subject; First Class or equivalent in ALL preceding degrees; consistently very good academic record and evidence of independent high-quality research See official PDF pp.2–4 for NET/Ph.D. exemptions and any technical discipline rules.
Why applicants should distinguish this profile: KAST Electronics & Communication Engineering carries one UR seat. A relevant Ph.D., First Class in every preceding degree and an independent high-quality research record are required.
Document/eligibility decision: Keep it distinct from the ordinary single-seat Electronics & Communication Engineering department, which specifies the Bachelor+Master technical route without the same explicit doctoral mandate.
Selection: Official 100-point academic/research/experience screening when required; interview and original-document check subsequently notified.
Dates: Online 2 Nov–2 Dec 2026; complete hard-copy receipt by 7 Dec, 4 PM.
Salary/age: 09/2026 gives no numerical pay or age; earlier official IUST 01/2026 Level 10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) is reference only, not confirmed for this cycle.
Academic teaching, research and student guidance associated with the named discipline; detailed contractual teaching load/duty chart is not printed in this advertisement.
Official category distribution for this particular department: UR 1. 4% PwD is horizontal within overall notified seats, subject to official suitability and rules.
Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.
Master’s degrees, engineering combinations, management, planning, medical AYUSH and KAST Ph.D. all differ; see notice pp2-3 and each post object.
UGC NET/CSIR NET or accredited SET/SLET, with strict UGC 2009 Ph.D. exemption conditions and certificates; specialized technical regulations may govern.
Notice p5 says submitted online entries cannot be edited. Applicants must preview, pay if required and verify all entries.
Printed, self-attested application with supporting documents must reach Registrar by 7 December 2026, 4 PM even after online completion.
Detailed publication credentials, competent-authority experience certificates and originals at interview required; grade and academic score claims verified.
Reserve categories follow J&K rules, PwD horizontal 4% within 48; valid documentation must support claims.
Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.
Category-wise application fee information.
₹1,000 online processing fee, non-refundable (notice p5). If legitimately exempt as PwD, use the separate exemption.
Application processing fee exempt for PwD candidates, subject to genuine PwD claim and valid records.
Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.
Current IUST Advertisement 09/2026: Not specified. No salary amount/pay level appears in its nine pages. Prior separate official IUST Advertisement 01/2026 dated 1 January 2026: Assistant Professor Academic Level 10, ₹57,700–₹1,82,400. Prior-cycle reference only; NOT a confirmed 09/2026 pay statement. October notice confirms NPS (p. 7); current numeric pay/in-hand/allowances remain unconfirmed.
Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.
Submit notice-specific IUST faculty online application during 2 November–2 December 2026 and pay ₹1,000 unless PwD-exempt.
Print application, attach required self-attested material and ensure delivery to Registrar before 7 December 2026 4 PM.
If many candidates apply, shortlist using the notified 100-point academic (80), research (10), and teaching experience (10) framework; ordinarily 20 applicants for one vacancy and five for each additional vacancy. No shortlist publication date or actual cutoff is specified.
Eligible candidates will be informed of their interview date and venue via the university website/email or another suitable means. Original documents are required at interview. The notice does not specify the interview calendar.
IUST conducts interviews and makes appointments under its statutes and applicable rules following checks of records and category claims. There is no current interview date, published final result, or predetermined cutoff in this advertisement; NPS applies after appointment.
Application and recruitment milestones published with this job.
Official nine-page notice p1 and reference IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592 p8.
Official advertisement p2.
No closing time specified in official PDF; hard-copy receipt has separate 7 Dec cutoff.
Application links, notification documents and verified sources in one place.
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