JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 205 Vacancies, Apply Online

For teachers and educators who dream of a stable, respected government position — JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has arrived. The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced 205 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian in Government Degree Colleges under the Higher Education Department. The application window is open at www.jkpsc.nic.in until 31st August 2026. Teaching in a government college means job security, a respectable Pay Level-10 salary, and the privilege of shaping young minds across Jammu & Kashmir. Here’s your complete guide — eligibility, vacancy breakdown, salary, selection process, and how to apply step by step.

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JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

The Higher Education Department (HED) reference for this recruitment is HED-Gaz/85/2022-04(157353) dated 10th July 2026. It’s worth noting this drive is separate from JKPSC’s earlier backlog notification (06-PSC(DR-P) of 2026), which covers a different set of vacancies. This one is purely for fresh posts spread across 29 disciplines.

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! JKPSC’s online portal tends to slow down as the deadline approaches, and last-minute document uploads often fail. Complete your JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application at least 3–4 days before 31st August 2026.

JKPSC Assistant Professor, College Director & Librarian Vacancy Details 2026

Out of the 205 total vacancies, Chemistry (27), Botany (24), Physics (22) and Zoology (21) carry the largest share, while several other disciplines have just 1–2 seats. Below is the discipline-wise and category-wise breakdown as released in the official notification.

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JKPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only permanent residents (domicile holders) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this recruitment. Here’s what else you need to know.

Educational Qualification – Assistant Professor (General Disciplines)

You need to meet one of these two routes:

• Route 1: A master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST, differently-abled candidates, or Ph.D. holders who completed their master’s before 19th September 1991) in the relevant or an allied subject from a recognised Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university — plus a qualifying score in the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent state-level test like SLET/SET. Ph.D. holders who meet UGC’s 2009/2016 minimum standards may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to conditions such as an open Ph.D. viva-voce and certified research publications.
• Route 2: A Ph.D. degree from a foreign university that features among the top 500 institutions globally in the QS, THE, or ARWU (Shanghai) rankings, at any point in time.

Educational Qualification – Music and Computer Application

For Music, candidates can also qualify through the standard route above, or as a recognised traditional/professional artist trained under noted masters, holding an “A” grade AIR/Doordarshan rating, with the ability to teach both theory and practice. For Computer Application, a master’s degree with at least 60% marks (with relaxation for reserved categories) is needed, along with NET/SLET/SET or the equivalent Ph.D. exemption described above.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)

✅ If you meet either the educational qualification route or the domicile and age criteria above, you’re eligible to apply for the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.

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Application Fee

The fee has to be paid online, only after you’ve successfully submitted your application form.

JKPSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-10 of the pay matrix, with a basic pay ranging from ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month. On top of the basic pay, you’ll also draw Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances as per Jammu & Kashmir government service rules — meaning your actual in-hand salary will be higher than the basic pay figure alone. Assistant Professor posts under state Higher Education Departments also come with the added benefits of pension coverage, medical facilities, and long-term career progression through promotion and MACP.

Selection Process

The selection process for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has two main stages:

1. Written Examination – A screening test comprising 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions related to the concerned discipline, conducted as per Rule 45 of the J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.
2. Document Verification – Candidates who clear the written test are called for verification of their educational certificates, domicile proof, category certificates, and other supporting documents.

There is no separate interview round mentioned in this notification — selection is based on the written test performance followed by document scrutiny.

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How to Apply for JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application correctly:

1. Visit the official JKPSC website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
2. Complete or update your One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already.
3. Log in and select the online application link for Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) of 2026.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, and educational/domicile certificates in the prescribed format and size.
6. Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
7. Review the complete form before final submission and download a copy for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) ready in advance — it saves time and prevents last-minute upload errors during the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application process.

Remember, you can edit certain fields in your submitted form between 1st and 3rd September 2026, so double-check everything, but know there’s a small window to fix mistakes.

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Summing Up…

If you’ve been waiting for a stable teaching career in a Government Degree College, JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is exactly the opportunity you shouldn’t let pass by. With 205 vacancies across 29 disciplines, a solid Pay Level-10 salary, and all the long-term benefits of a Sarkari Naukri, this notification is worth your full attention. Submit your application well before 31st August 2026, keep a copy of your form handy, and start preparing early for the written examination. For the latest Sarkari Naukri alerts, state PSC recruitment updates, and government employee news, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and join our Telegram channel for instant updates.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website (www.jkpsc.nic.in). We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.