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IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Advertisement numberDetailed Advertisement Notice No. 09 of 2026 (No: IUST/Reg/Adm/ADV/26/592, dated 29.10.2026)
PostAssistant Professor
Total vacancies48
How to applyOnline at www.iust.ac.in, then send a hard copy to the Registrar
Application feeRs. 1,000/- (PwD candidates exempt)
Online form available from02.11.2026
Last date (online)02.12.2026
WebsiteIUST official website
  • The official notification does not specify the age limit or the pay.

IUST Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026

Department/CentrePostsReservation
English Language & Literature3UR 1, ST-1 1, RBA 1
Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature1SC 1
Journalism & Mass Communication1UR 1
Education3UR 1, ST-1 1, EWS 1
Mathematical Sciences3UR 1*, ST-2 1, EWS 1*
Zoology2ST-1 1, RBA 1
Physics3UR 2, SC 1
Chemistry3UR 1, RBA 1, EWS 1
Food Technology2RBA 1, OBC 1
Civil Engineering2UR 1, RBA 1
Electronics & Communication Engineering1UR 1
Computer Science & Engineering2UR 1, SC 1
Mechanical Engineering3UR 2, SC 1
Management Studies3UR 1, ST-1 1, ST-2 1
Computer Science2UR 1, ALC/IB 1
Centre for AYUSH Sciences2EWS 1, OBC 1
Planning1UR 1
Geomatics2UR 1, ST-2 1
Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicines2UR 1, SC 1
Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training (KAST)7UR 2, ST-1 1, RBA 1, EWS 2, OBC 1
Total48
  • The two Mathematical Sciences posts marked * need a Master's degree in Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or Applied Statistics.

Essential Qualification by Department

  • English Language & Literature, Urdu Language & Literature, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or an equivalent grade on a point scale from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • Mathematical Sciences: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics. For the posts marked *, a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Data Sciences/Actuarial Sciences/Statistics/Applied Statistics.
  • Food Technology, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S., or Integrated M.Tech., in the concerned/relevant/allied branch, with first class or equivalent in either degree.
  • Management Studies: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and a Master's Degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.
  • Computer Science: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or an equivalent grade in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • AYUSH Sciences: An MD/MS Degree in the AYUSH System of Medicine with at least 55% or an equivalent grade at the Master's level in the concerned subject, recognised under Schedule II of the CCIM Act, 1970 / NCISM Act 2020.
  • Planning: A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology/Engineering and a Master's Degree in Planning, with at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent in either degree. Alternatively, a Master's Degree in Economics/Geography/Sociology and a Master's Degree in Planning, with at least 60% marks in aggregate in either of the two Master's degrees.
  • Geomatics: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Geo-informatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geospatial Technology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • Molecular Medicines: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) or an equivalent grade 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 another relevant/allied subject.
  • Skill Development & Training (KAST): A Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees, a consistently very good academic record and evidence of ability to do independent high-quality research. The preceding degrees must be in Computer Science/Computer Science & Engineering (Software Engineering), Electrical Engineering (Solar PV), Food Technology (Food Technology), Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (E&CE), or in another relevant/allied subject.

Application Fee

  • The application processing fee is Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only). It is non-refundable and is paid online by debit card, credit card or net banking. Candidates in the PwD category do not pay the fee.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notice dated29.10.2026
Online application form available02.11.2026
Last date for online submission02.12.2026
Last date for hard copy07.12.2026 (4:00 PM)

Selection Process

Academic RecordScore
Graduation80% & above = 15; 60% to less than 80% = 13; 55% to less than 60% = 10; 45% to less than 55% = 05
Post-Graduation80% & above = 25; 60% to less than 80% = 23; 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PWD) to less than 60% = 20
M.Phil60% & above = 07; 55% to less than 60% = 05
Ph.D.30
NET with JRF / NET / SLET-SET07 / 05 / 03
Research Publications10
Teaching / Post-Doctoral Experience (2 marks for each year)10
Awards: International/National Level / State Govt03 / 02
ComponentMaximum Marks
Academic Score (M.Phil. + Ph.D. max 30; JRF with NET/SET/SLET max 07; Awards max 03)80
Research Publications10
Teaching Experience10
Total100
  • Candidates are selected by shortlisting followed by an interview. If a post gets a large number of applications, the University shortlists candidates for interview using the score card below. Ordinarily, 20 candidates are called for one post and 5 more for every additional post. The University also decides the cut-off score after screening the applications. You will be told the date and place of the interview through the University website or by e-mail.
  • Each paper in a journal indexed in Scopus or the Web of Science (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI) earns 2 marks. A single author, or an author who is both first and corresponding author, gets full marks. A first or corresponding author gets 70%, and other joint authors get 30%.
  • For the language departments, journals on the UGC-CARE list also count, under UGC Order No. F. No.:1-1/2018(CARE/JOURNAL) Dated: 16-07-2025.
  • If your experience is less than one year, the marks are reduced in proportion.
  • If you have a B.Tech./B.E./FYUG degree and a direct Ph.D., your undergraduate score is scaled to 40 points in place of the Master's score: above 90% earns 40 points, above 80% and up to 90% earns 37, and above 75% and up to 80% earns 35.

How to Apply for IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

  • Go to www.iust.ac.in, open the recruitment/application portal and read the detailed instructions.
  • Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number. Keep your Username and Password safe.
  • Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, experience and other particulars. Information you leave out of the relevant columns will not be considered.
  • Preview the form and submit it. You cannot edit it after submission.
  • Pay the fee online, unless you are a PwD candidate.
  • Print the submitted form and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents, certificates and testimonials. Arrange them in the same order as the serial numbers generated for each entry.
  • Deliver the hard copy to the office of the Registrar, IUST, by 4:00 PM on 7 December 2026. If you send it by post, make sure it arrives by that time. If the hard copy is late, your online application can be rejected.
  • If you are already employed, forward your application through your employer.

Documents to Attach or Carry

  • A detailed CV covering your qualifications, experience and published work. For each publication, give the journal/book title, paper title, volume number, page numbers, year, ISSN/ISBN, authorship (sole or joint), whether it is refereed and indexed, and whether it is local, national or international.
  • A valid category certificate from the Competent Authority. EWS candidates need an EWS certificate in the prescribed format under UT of J&K rules.
  • Experience certificates issued by the competent authority of each institution.
  • Ph.D. holders: the Annexure certificate (page 9 of the notice), signed by the Registrar, Dean Academic Affairs or Dean Research, confirming that the degree complies with the UGC 2009 Regulation. Without it, your Ph.D. will not be considered.
  • Foreign degree holders: an equivalence certificate from the concerned regulatory authority.
  • Original documents, to be shown at the interview.
  • Applications that arrive late or are incomplete will not be considered. Fake documents or hiding material information can lead to debarment, termination and criminal action. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. All updates, addenda and corrigenda will appear only on www.iust.ac.in.

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Official notification (PDF)IUST Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 (PDF)
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Q4. What qualification do the KAST posts need?

  • All seven KAST posts need a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in every preceding degree. The branches are Software Engineering, Solar PV, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering and E&CE.
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