CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor Recruitment 2026
Cluster University of Srinagar
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- Posts
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- Last date
- 21 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Postgraduate
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Cluster University of Srinagar is hiring for 22 Associate Professor and Professor posts across 16 departments, based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Eligibility depends on your PhD and research record, plus your teaching or research experience, and differs between the two posts. Applications close on 21 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Apply online early, because the printed copy must reach the university by 27 November 2026.
Who Should Apply for CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026
This suits holders of a PhD in the subject of the department you apply to, with research publications and years of teaching or research; check the subject-specific rows in the vacancy table before applying.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Submit the signed printout of your online form with self-attested documents and the fee receipt by 27 November 2026, or your application may not be considered.
- Attach the AIU Equivalence Certificate if your PhD or postgraduate degree is from a foreign university, or the form will be rejected.
- Only publications in genuine journals count. Papers in predatory or dubious journals or conferences will not be counted.
- If you work in another institution, send your application through your employer's proper channel, and reach the university at least ten days before the interview.
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
क्लस्टर यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ श्रीनगर (CUS) ने Associate Professor और Professor के पदों के लिए भर्ती की सूचना जारी की है। विज्ञापन संख्या 07-CUS OF 2026 है और विभिन्न विषयों में कुल कई पद उपलब्ध हैं। आवेदन के लिए PhD, संबंधित विषय में मास्टर्स डिग्री और न्यूनतम शिक्षण या शोध अनुभव आवश्यक है, जिसकी पूरी जानकारी आधिकारिक विज्ञापन में दी गई है। आवेदन www.cusrinagar.edu.in पर ऑनलाइन करना होगा, और अंतिम तिथि 21 नवंबर 2026 रात 11:55 बजे तक है।
Download the CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21 Nov 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last date for submission of hard copies of the online applications | 2026-11-27 (up to 16:30) |
| Published on this site | 29 Oct 2026 |
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026 Vacancy Details
| S. No | Department/Subject | Position | No. of Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 2 | Biochemistry | Associate Professor | 1 | SC |
| 3 | Botany | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 3 | Botany | Professor | 1 | SC |
| 4 | Chemistry | Associate Professor | 1 | ST-1 |
| 4 | Chemistry | Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 5 | Commerce | Associate Professor | 1 | ST-2 |
| 6 | Computer Applications | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 7 | Data Science | Associate Professor | 1 | RBA |
| 7 | Data Science | Professor | 1 | ST-1 |
| 8 | Economics | Associate Professor | 1 | OBC |
| 9 | Education | Associate Professor | 1 | EWS/UR |
| 10 | English | Professor | 1 | ST-2 |
| 11 | Environmental Sciences | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 11 | Environmental Sciences | Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 12 | Geography | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 13 | History | Associate Professor | 1 | LAC/IB |
| 14 | Information Technology | Associate Professor | 1 | UR/OM |
| 15 | Political Science | Professor | 1 | RBA |
| 16 | Zoology | Associate Professor | 1 | ST-1 |
| 16 | Zoology | Professor | 1 | OBC |
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Professor: PhD in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with minimum 10 research publications and eligibility under UGC Regulations 2018 (option A) or outstanding professional with PhD and ten years' experience (option B)
- Associate Professor: PhD in concerned/allied/relevant discipline, Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade), and minimum seven publications in peer reviewed/UGC listed journals
Other Conditions
- Minimum eight years teaching/research experience for Associate Professor; ten years for Professor (option A requires ten years teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant/Associate/Professor and/or equivalent research experience)
- Foreign degree holders must enclose AIU Equivalence Certificate
Posts located in: Jammu and Kashmir. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Candidates belonging to General (UR/OM) | ₹2000 |
|---|---|
| Candidates belonging to Reserved Categories | ₹1500 |
Payment only through the payment-gateway link on the university website. Application fee is non-refundable.
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Associate Professor is at Academic Level 13A (₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100) and Professor at Academic Level 14 (₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200) under the 7th Central Pay Commission, plus admissible allowances.
As printed in the notification: Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A of the 7th CPC (131400-217100), plus admissible allowances. Professor: Academic Level 14 of the 7th CPC (144200-218200), plus admissible allowances.
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026 Selection Process
- Screening of applicants based on shortlisting criteria under UGC Regulations 2018/University norms
How to Apply for CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026
- Register and submit online application at www.cusrinagar.edu.in (Jobs/Recruitment link)
- Pay application fee through the payment-gateway link
- Submit printout of online application with documents and fee receipt to the Assistant Registrar (Establishment & Recruitment), Cluster University of Srinagar, Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar-190008, in person or by Speed/Registered Post, on or before 27-11-2026
Required Documents
- Printout of online application form
- Self-attested copies of all relevant documents
- Application fee receipt
- Relation certificate, if any relative works in CUS
- Reserved category certificate, if applicable
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Before You Apply for CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Professor: PhD in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with minimum 10 research publications and eligibility under UGC Regulations 2018 (option A) or outstanding professional with PhD and ten years' experience (option B), or as listed for other posts).
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 21 Nov 2026, 11:55 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (1 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
CUS Srinagar Associate Professor Professor 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if my PhD is from a foreign university?
Yes, but you must enclose an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. Without it, your application will be rejected.
Do I need a reserved category certificate to apply under a reserved post?
Yes. You must hold a valid reserved category certificate issued by the competent authority when you apply.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but you must apply separately for each category, and you must meet the eligibility conditions for each.
Is the application fee refundable if I withdraw?
No. The notification says the application fee is non-refundable once submitted.
Can I apply if I am already employed?
Yes, but you must route your application through your employer's proper channel and send an advance or hard copy to the university at least ten days before the interview.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- OM
- Open Merit
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- RBA
- Resident of Backward Area
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- LAC
- Line of Actual Control
- IB
- International Border
- CPC
- Central Pay Commission
- AIU
- Association of Indian Universities
- UGC
- University Grants Commission
- PBAS
- Performance Based Appraisal System
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Cluster University of Srinagar. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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