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What this recruitment is about
University of Kashmir is recruiting for JKSET Exam 2026 Assistant Professor with Not specified advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 20-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.
Post-wise opening
Vacancy and eligibility details
Eligibility at a glance
Can you apply?
- General/Unreserved Category (without late fee): Rs. 1200
- General/Unreserved Category (with late fee): Rs. 1800
- RBA/ALC-IB/OBC/EWS (without late fee): Rs. 900
- RBA/ALC-IB/OBC/EWS (with late fee): Rs. 1500
- SC/ST (I & II)/Transgender/PwD with 40% disability (without late fee): Rs. 700
- SC/ST (I & II)/Transgender/PwD with 40% disability (with late fee): Rs. 1300
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Important dates
Recruitment journey
Selection process
- 1Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET-2026) to be held on 25th October 2026 (Sunday).
- 2The examination will be conducted in 41 subjects at three main centers: Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh.
- 3The test consists of two papers: Paper-I (General Paper – Subject Code 00) and Paper-II (Subject-specific paper).
- 4Visually Impaired (VI) candidates will be allowed compensatory time: 20 additional minutes in Paper-I and 40 additional minutes in Paper-II.
- 5Candidates qualifying JKSET/LASET-2026 will be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor in Universities and Colleges of UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh, and also for admission to Ph.D.
- 6Qualified candidates will be required to submit documents for physical verification as per the schedule notified separately by the University.
- 7Issuance of JKSET/LASET Eligibility Certificate shall be subject to successful verification of eligibility, educational qualifications, reservation status, and other relevant documents.
Application guide
How to apply
- Visit the official website: https://set.uok.edu.in or https://www.kashmiruniversity.net
- Register by providing Username, Mobile Number (preferably WhatsApp Number), Email Address and Password.
- Login and fill in all required particulars in the online application form including Personal Details, Academic Qualifications, Examination Centre Preference(s), and Subject for JKSET/LASET.
- Upload required documents: recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG), scanned signature (JPG/JPEG), valid Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable), Domicile Certificate, and Bonafide Certificate (if pursuing Masters).
- Pay the prescribed non-refundable examination fee exclusively through the online payment gateway integrated with the Online Application Portal.
- Download and retain the fee receipt, application form, and transaction reference number for future reference.
- Ensure Application Status shows ‘Fee Received’ after 3 days of payment.
Documents and additional conditions
Other Important Information: Examination Centers: Three main centers — Kashmir (Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla), Jammu (Jammu, Kathua, Rajouri, Udhampur, Bhadarwah), and Ladakh (Leh & Kargil). Subjects: The test is conducted in 41 subjects including General Paper (Paper-I), Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and more. Reservation Policy: Governed by S.O. 176 dated 15.03.2024 (UT of J&K for JKSET) and S.O. 77 dated 27.06.2025 (UT of Ladakh for LASET). Candidates claiming reservation under other States/UTs shall be considered under Open/Unreserved Category. PwBD Provisions: Visually Impaired candidates allowed compensatory time (20 min in Paper-I, 40 min in Paper-II) and scribe facility. Candidates with benchmark disabilities unable to write independently may avail scribe and compensatory time with prior written request at least one week before examination. Provisional Admission: Candidates appearing in qualifying Master’s Degree examination may apply provisionally with a Bonafide Certificate. They must complete PG Degree with prescribed marks within two years from JKSET/LASET result declaration. Ph.D. Relaxation: Candidates with Ph.D. whose Master’s level examination was completed on or before 19 September 1991 are entitled to 5% relaxation (55% to 50%). Fee Non-Refundable: Examination fee once paid shall neither be refunded nor adjusted under any circumstances. No Change of Centre: Requests for change of Examination Centre after submission of application form shall not be entertained. Hard Copy: Candidates are not required to submit hard copies before the examination. Only qualified candidates will be called for document verification. Contact – Srinagar: Prof. Aijaz Ahmad, Member Secretary, University of Kashmir, +91-194-2272170, jkset@uok.edu.in Contact – Jammu: Prof. Pankaj K Srivastava, Centre Coordinator, University of Jammu, +91-191-2435259 Ext. 2265, jujksetcell@jammuuniversity.ac.in Contact – Ladakh: Dr. Mehboob Ali, Centre Coordinator, University of Ladakh, +91-9469466640, mehboob.ali@uol.ac.in
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qualification DetailsOfficial document
Assistant Professor: Master's Degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) from a UGC recognized University/Institution. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates require at least 50% marks.
age LimitOfficial document
Assistant Professor: Not Mentioned
application FeeOfficial document
General/Unreserved Category (without late fee): Rs. 1200; General/Unreserved Category (with late fee): Rs. 1800; RBA/ALC-IB/OBC/EWS (without late fee): Rs. 900; RBA/ALC-IB/OBC/EWS (with late fee): Rs. 1500; SC/ST (I & II)/Transgender/PwD with 40% disability (without late fee): Rs. 700; SC/ST (I & II)/Transgender/PwD with 40% disability (with late fee): Rs. 1300
salaryOfficial document
Assistant Professor: Not Mentioned
selection ProcessOfficial document
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET-2026) to be held on 25th October 2026 (Sunday).; The examination will be conducted in 41 subjects at three main centers: Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh.; The test consists of two papers: Paper-I (General Paper – Subject Code 00) and Paper-II (Subject-specific paper).; Visually Impaired (VI) candidates will be allowed compens
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