JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 205 Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026, dated 31 July 2026, inviting online applications for 205 posts of Assistant Professor (across 29 disciplines), College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian, in Government Degree Colleges under the Higher Education Department. Applications run 1–31 August 2026.
Quick Overview
Conducting Body
Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)
Notification No.
05-PSC(DR-P) OF 2026
Total Vacancies
205, across 29 disciplines
Pay Level
Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400)
Age Limit
Open Merit 40 years; Reserved Categories 43 years; In-service/Government 40 years; Physically Challenged 42 years — as on 1 January 2026
Application Window
1–31 August 2026 (editing window 1–3 September 2026)
Eligibility
A Master’s Degree in the relevant or allied subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Differently-abled categories) from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Candidates must also have cleared NET (UGC or CSIR) or an equivalent accredited test, or hold a Ph.D. exemption as applicable. This recruitment is exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Posts Covered
Assistant Professor — across 29 disciplines
College Director of Physical Education & Sports
Librarian
How to Apply
Visit jkpsc.nic.in.
Complete or update your One Time Registration (OTR) profile.
Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and domicile details.
Upload all mandatory documents — DOB proof, Domicile Certificate, Degree, NET/PhD certificate, and others as specified.
Submit before 31 August 2026 — the form remains editable until 3 September 2026.
31 August 2026; the application form can be edited until 3 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
205, across Assistant Professor (29 disciplines), College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian.
Is this open to candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir?
No — it’s exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
What is the pay scale?
Level-10, ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400.
Since eligibility and subject-specific qualification requirements vary across 29 disciplines, confirm your exact subject and NET/Ph.D. status against the official notification before starting your OTR registration.
