CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026: Professor & Associate Professor Jobs, Eligibility, Pay & How to Apply
Cluster University of Srinagar (CUS) has invited online applications for 22 faculty posts: 14 Associate Professor and 8 Professor posts across 16 departments, from Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning to Zoology. Pay is Academic Level 13A for Associate Professors and Level 14 for Professors under the 7th CPC. If you hold a PhD and have years of teaching or research behind you, this is a government job in Jammu and Kashmir worth a close look.
Online applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 21 November 2026. After that, a printed copy of your form must reach the university by 27 November 2026. The advertisement gives no age limit, so we have not invented one. Read this guide to the end before you start, because the hard-copy step is also compulsory. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
What Are the Key Highlights of CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026?
Cluster University of Srinagar is a state university in Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar. This advertisement is for faculty posts in many subjects, and each post has its own category. So always check the row for your own subject before you apply.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cluster University of Srinagar |
| Advertisement No. | 07-CUS OF 2026, dated 28 October 2026 |
| Posts | Associate Professor and Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 22 (14 Associate Professor + 8 Professor) |
| Pay | Academic Level 13A and Level 14, 7th CPC |
| Job Location | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Last Date (Online) | 21 November 2026 |
| Last Date (Hard Copy) | 27 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026 for Professor & Associate Professor?
The advertisement does not print a grand total, so 22 is our count of the table rows. Each post carries one category; OM means Open Merit (the EWS post is explained below).
| Department | Associate Professor | Professor |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 1 (UR/OM) | 1 (UR/OM) |
| Biochemistry | 1 (SC) | – |
| Botany | 1 (UR/OM) | 1 (SC) |
| Chemistry | 1 (ST-1) | 1 (UR/OM) |
| Commerce | 1 (ST-2) | – |
| Computer Applications | 1 (UR/OM) | – |
| Data Science | 1 (RBA) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Economics | 1 (OBC) | – |
| Education | 1 (EWS/UR) | – |
| English | – | 1 (ST-2) |
| Environmental Sciences | 1 (UR/OM) | 1 (UR/OM) |
| Geography | 1 (UR/OM) | – |
| History | 1 (LAC/IB) | – |
| Information Technology | 1 (UR/OM) | – |
| Political Science | – | 1 (RBA) |
| Zoology | 1 (ST-1) | 1 (OBC) |
A dash means no post is advertised in that department. ST-1 covers Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot, Boto, Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin, Changpa, Garra, Gaddi, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa and Sippi. ST-2 covers Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe and Pahari Ethnic Group. RBA is Resident of Backward Area, and LAC/IB is Line of Actual Control/International Border. Categories follow the J&K Reservation Rules, 2005 as amended. The university says vacancy numbers are tentative and may be increased or decreased at selection.
What Is the Eligibility for CUS Srinagar Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | PhD in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, plus a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) |
| Associate Professor (experience) | At least 8 years of teaching and/or research at Assistant Professor level, with at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a research score of 75 (UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2) |
| Professor (Route A) | PhD, at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a research score of 120, plus 10 years of teaching or equivalent research with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates |
| Professor (Route B) | An outstanding professional with a PhD from any academic institution or industry, with significant contributions to the discipline backed by documents, and 10 years of experience |
Grade B on the UGC seven-point scale counts as 55%. Candidates with a PhD who passed their Master’s before 19 September 1991 may get 5% relaxation, from 55% to 50%. Publications are judged in light of the UGC public notice dated 16 July 2025, and papers in predatory or dubious journals or conferences are not counted. Learn more about teaching and faculty jobs and post graduate government jobs on our site.
Age Limit
The advertisement states no age limit, no as-on date and no age relaxation. We will not guess one. Check the university website for any corrigendum before applying.
Conditions That Can Get Your Application Rejected
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Foreign degree | PG or PhD from a foreign university needs an AIU Equivalence Certificate, otherwise your candidature will not be considered and the form will be rejected |
| Late or incomplete form | Applications received late or incomplete in any respect will not be entertained |
| Eligibility date | You must meet the criteria on or before the last date of receipt of applications |
| False information | Wrong or false details lead to rejection at any stage; fake documents or impersonation mean a permanent or fixed-period ban from University employment and possible criminal action |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| In-service candidates | Apply through the proper channel (your employer); the forwarded form must reach the university at least 10 days before the interview, failing which you will not be called. Applications not routed through the respective channels are liable to be rejected |
| Reserved category | You need a valid category certificate from the competent authority at the time of applying |
| EWS post (Education) | It is for EWS only; if no suitable EWS candidate is found it goes to UR, and UR candidates may apply at their own risk |
| More than one category | Apply separately for each category, if you are eligible |
| Verification | The university checks character, antecedents and documents at any time; fake documents, or a hidden antecedent or background, lead to termination forthwith |
What Is the Salary for CUS Srinagar Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A, 7th CPC: Rs 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 |
| Professor | Academic Level 14, 7th CPC: Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
Both come with admissible allowances under university and government rules. The notification gives no in-hand figure, so we do not quote one. Candidates are placed on probation as per UGC norms.
What Is the Selection Process for CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026?
The notification says applicants will be screened on the basis of shortlisting criteria laid down in the UGC Regulations 2018 and university norms. It also mentions an interview, where you must show original documents on your age, qualification, experience and fitness. No TA/DA is paid for the interview. The notification mentions the interview but does not say when it will be held or how it will be marked, so watch the university website. It also says the university may choose not to fill any vacancy.
How to Apply Online for CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026?
This is a two-part process: an online form first, then a hard copy sent to the university. Both are compulsory.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the university website (link in Essential Links) and click the Jobs/Recruitment link; read the advertisement fully |
| 2 | Click Register as an Applicant, using a valid email and mobile number; note your username and password |
| 3 | Log in, then fill in personal, educational and experience details and preview the form |
| 4 | Submit the form; no editing is allowed after submission. Take a printout and note the Form No. |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online through the payment-gateway link on the university website |
| 6 | Send the printout, self-attested copies of documents and the fee receipt to the Assistant Registrar (Establishment & Recruitment), Cluster University of Srinagar, Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar – 190008, in person or by Speed Post/Registered Post, on or before 27 November 2026 |
Attach your documents in the same order as the serial numbers on the form and mark page numbers on every supporting paper. Each research score claim needs proof in the PBAS proforma. Also add a relation certificate if a relative works at CUS. Write your name exactly as in your Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate.
What Are the Important Dates for CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 28 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 1 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application (up to 23:55 PM, as printed) | 21 November 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy (up to 4:30 PM) | 27 November 2026 |
The advertisement prints the online closing time as “23:55 PM”, so do not wait for the last evening.
What Is the Application Fee for CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR/OM) | Rs 2,000 |
| Reserved Categories | Rs 1,500 |
The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable. The advertisement lists no fee exemption for any group.
Important Links for CUS Srinagar Recruitment 2026
- Download CUS Srinagar Advertisement 07-CUS OF 2026 PDF
- Visit CUS Srinagar Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jammu and Kashmir Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the PhD, the publications and the years of experience, do not wait for the last week. Fill the online form early, send the hard copy by Speed Post with time to spare, and keep your receipts. For more openings, see all Jammu and Kashmir government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.