Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 Central University of Kashmir (CUK)
Central University of Kashmir invites applications for Associate Professor posts in English, Journalism, Kashmiri, Plant Sciences and Civil Engineering. Apply online by 23 January 2026.
Date Posted: 15 January 2026
Organization: Central University of Kashmir (CUK)
Established in 2009 by an Act of Parliament, the Central University of Kashmir was formed after the bifurcation of the Central University of Jammu & Kashmir. The university is located at Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, and is committed to excellence in teaching and research.
Job Title
Associate Professor
Employment Type
Direct Recruitment / Regular Basis
Departments
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English
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Convergent Journalism
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Kashmiri
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Plant Sciences (Botany)
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Civil Engineering
Essential Qualifications
For English, Convergent Journalism, Kashmiri & Plant Sciences
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Good academic record with a Ph.D. in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline
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Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade
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Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor
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At least 7 research publications in international databases (Scopus / Web of Science, etc.)
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Research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2)
For Civil Engineering
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Ph.D. in the relevant field with First Class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s level
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Minimum 6 research publications in SCI / Scopus / AICTE / Web of Science journals
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At least 8 years of teaching / research / industry experience, including 2 years post-Ph.D.
Desirable Specializations (Civil Engineering):
Hydrological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Pay Scale
Academic Level 13A (7th CPC): ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100
Job Location
Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir
Important Dates
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Online application available from: 03 January 2026
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Last date for online submission (2nd cycle): 23 January 2026
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Last date for submission of hard copy: 31 January 2026
Application Fee
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OBC: ₹1,000/-
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SC / ST / PwD / Women: Exempted
Apply Mode
Online & Postal
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the CU-Chayan Portal:
https://curec.samarth.ac.in
After submitting the online application and fee, candidates must send the downloaded application form along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents (qualification, experience, research publications, etc.) to the address below on or before the last date.
Postal Address
Recruitment Section
Central University of Kashmir
Green Campus, Ganderbal – 191201
Jammu & Kashmir
