Job Description
Overview
The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir has advertised forty-eight faculty openings for Assistant Professor positions across twenty academic departments and specialised centres, offering teaching professionals a chance to join a premier educational institution. This recruitment drive spans disciplines ranging from traditional arts and core sciences to cutting-edge engineering branches and specialised programmes at the Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training. Aspiring educators who meet the rigorous academic criteria are invited to participate in the selection process by submitting their applications through the online portal within the stipulated timeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lectures and lead practical laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in assigned academic departments.
- Design, update, and implement innovative curriculum modules aligned with modern educational standards and industry requirements.
- Conduct high-quality original research, publish findings in peer-reviewed indexed journals, and contribute to academic literature.
- Mentor students on academic projects, research theses, career development, and personal professional growth.
- Participate actively in departmental committees, administrative duties, examination evaluations, and university accreditation processes.
Why Apply
Joining this esteemed university allows academics to advance their teaching career while contributing significantly to regional higher education and research development. Faculty members benefit from a structured career progression framework, comprehensive institutional support for scholarly research, and professional autonomy within a vibrant campus community.
Important Dates
- Online application commencement: 2 November 2026
- Online application closing date: 2 December 2026
- Hard copy submission deadline: 7 December 2026 by 4:00 PM
Quick Facts
- Total vacancies: 48 posts
- Job location: Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir
- Category: Teaching Jobs
IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 48 Posts Overview
Vacancy Details
- English Language & Literature: 3 Posts
- Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature: 1 Post
- Journalism & Mass Communication: 1 Post
- Education: 3 Posts
- Mathematical Sciences: 3 Posts
- Zoology: 2 Posts
- Physics: 3 Posts
- Chemistry: 3 Posts
- Food Technology: 2 Posts
- Civil Engineering: 2 Posts
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 1 Post
- Computer Science & Engineering: 2 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 3 Posts
- Management Studies: 3 Posts
- Computer Science: 2 Posts
- Centre for AYUSH Sciences: 2 Posts
- Planning: 1 Post
- Geomatics: 2 Posts
- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines: 2 Posts
- Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST): 7 Posts
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official IUST portal at www.iust.ac.in and access the recruitment section.
- Complete the initial registration using a functional email address and active mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Log into the portal and fill out the online application form with precise personal, educational, and professional details.
- Review all entered information carefully, as modifications are restricted after final submission, and submit the form.
- Process the non-refundable application fee securely through online payment gateways, unless belonging to the fee-exempted category.
- Print a hard copy of the fully submitted online application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all requisite educational certificates, experience proofs, and category documents in proper serial order.
- Dispatch or deliver the complete physical application package to the office of the Registrar, IUST, by 4:00 PM on 7 December 2026.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
- General and other candidates: Rs. 1,000/- paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Nil.
Age Limit
Selection Process
Shortlisting Stage
Applications received through the online portal undergo a rigorous screening process where candidates are evaluated based on an established academic score card. Points are awarded for academic credentials across graduation, post-graduation, M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees, alongside additional weightage for NET/JRF qualifications, research publications, teaching experience, and national or international awards.
Interview Stage
Shortlisted candidates, typically numbering twenty for the first post and five for every subsequent vacancy in a department, are invited to appear for a personal interview. Final selection is determined through a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's domain knowledge, teaching aptitude, research contributions, and overall interview performance.
