JKPSC Assistant Professor – Jammu & Kashmir Eligibility Criteria
Updated 2026The educational qualification required for the JKPSC Assistant Professor positions is specific to the medical department applied for. All candidates must possess postgraduate degrees from institutions recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), the National Medical Commission (NMC), or the University Grants Commission (UGC).
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | MD (Anatomy) / MS (Anatomy) / M.Sc (Medical Anatomy) with Ph.D |
| Biochemistry | MD (Biochemistry) / M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry) with Ph.D |
| Pharmacology | MD (Pharmacology) / M.Sc (Medical Pharmacology) with Ph.D |
| Microbiology | MD (Microbiology) / M.Sc (Medical Microbiology) with Ph.D |
| Community Medicine | MD (Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine) |
| General Medicine | MD (General Medicine) / DNB (General Medicine) |
| Pediatrics | MD (Pediatrics) / DNB (Pediatrics) |
| General Surgery | MS (Surgery) / DNB (Surgery) |
| Orthopaedics | MS (Orthopaedics) / DNB (Orthopaedics) |
| ENT | MS (ENT) / DNB (ENT) |
| Ophthalmology | MS (Ophthalmology) / DNB (Ophthalmology) |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MD/MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) / DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| Anesthesiology | MD (Anesthesiology) / DNB (Anesthesiology) |
| Radio Diagnosis | MD (Radio Diagnosis) / DNB (Radio Diagnosis) |
The age criteria for the JKPSC Assistant Professor post are categorized to accommodate different candidate profiles, ensuring fairness for both fresh applicants and those currently employed in government services.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/OM | 40 Years |
| SC Category | 43 Years |
| In-Service Candidate | 45 Years |
The age is calculated based on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must ensure they fall within these limits to be eligible for consideration by the selection commission.
The selection process for the JKPSC Assistant Professor recruitment is a structured, multi-factorial evaluation system designed to identify candidates who possess both theoretical and practical prowess.
| Phase | Component | Points/Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| I | Written Examination | 70 Points |
| II | Academic Merit (SET/STET/NET/JRF) | Max 03 Points |
| II | Academic Merit (M.Phil/Ph.D/Post-Doc) | Max 08 Points |
| III | Research and Publications | 02 Points |
| IV | Awards (National/State/Institute) | Max 03 Points |
| V | Experience | Max 02 Points |
| VI | Interview/Viva-Voce | 12 Points |
The total selection score is a composite of the written exam, academic qualifications, research impact, and personal interviews. This comprehensive approach ensures that only well-rounded professionals are recruited.
The recruitment notification specifies age relaxations to support various categories of applicants. These provisions allow eligible candidates beyond the general age limit to compete for the Assistant Professor positions. The relaxations are specifically listed as:
- Open Merit (OM): The standard upper age limit for this category is 40 years.
- Scheduled Caste (SC): Candidates belonging to this category are granted a relaxation of 3 years, bringing their upper age limit to 43 years.
- In-Service Candidates: Individuals already serving in government departments are eligible for a higher upper age limit of 45 years.
Candidates are encouraged to have all necessary documentation, such as category certificates or service proofs, verified and ready to present at the time of document verification to claim these benefits.
