
University of Kashmir has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Project Fellow (JPF) in the Department of Food Science and Technology. The position is offered under a project sanctioned by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Department of Science and Technology.
The project is titled “Utilization of polysaccharides and Chinar leaves for designing of hydrogels as a sustainable irrigation system for high density apple orchard plants”. Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications can submit their application along with CV before the last date.
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in the table below.
| Organisation | University of Kashmir |
| Department | Department of Food Science & Technology |
| Advt No. | (Advertisement/JKDST) FST/KU/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Project Fellow (JPF) |
| No. of Posts | Not Mentioned |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Temporary Project Based |
| Job Location | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Selection Process | Not Mentioned |
Read further to know the important dates, eligibility criteria and application process.
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 09 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Not Mentioned |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Soil Science, Agronomy or Horticulture.
Other Requirements
Candidates should be highly motivated with strong research aptitude and should be willing to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.
Age Limit
Age limit is not mentioned in the notification.
Interested candidates must send their CV along with the filled application form to the office of the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar – 190006.
Applications must reach the department on or before 18 March 2026.
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Submission Address: Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar – 190006





