
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Professor posts on contractual academic arrangement basis in the Institute of Biotechnology. A total of 04 vacancies are available under different specializations.
Eligible candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and age criteria can apply in the prescribed format before the last date. The engagement will be purely temporary for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates should carefully check all the details before submitting their applications.
| Organisation | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) |
| Advt No. | No: AUJ/IBT/26-27/F-113/117-136 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| No. of Posts | 04 |
| Category | University Job |
| Type | Contractual (Academic Arrangement Basis) |
| Job Location | Institute of Biotechnology, Chatha, Jammu |
| Application Mode | Offline (Registered/Speed Post) |
| Selection Process | Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about vacancies, eligibility criteria, salary details, and application process.
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 07 May 2026 (up to 5 PM) |
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics) | 01 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (Nanotechnology) | 01 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (Biomathematics / Biostatistics) | 01 |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology) | 01 |
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics) | High second class (55% marks) Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology. | Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 55 Years Age calculated as on 01 January 2026 |
| Assistant Professor (Nanotechnology) | High second class (55% marks) Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Nanotechnology or Nanobiotechnology. | |
| Assistant Professor (Biomathematics / Biostatistics) | High second class (55% marks) Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Biomathematics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or Statistics. | |
| Assistant Professor (Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology) | High second class (55% marks) Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology, or other relevant discipline. |
Desirable Qualification:
NET/SET/Ph.D. in the concerned subject along with teaching or research experience in the relevant discipline supported by documents or publications.
| Qualification | Monthly Salary |
| Ph.D. Holders | Rs. 45,000 per month |
| Masters Degree Holders | Rs. 35,000 per month |
The salary will be paid as consolidated fixed wages.
| Fee Amount | Rs. 300/- |
| Payment Mode | Demand Draft |
| In Favour Of | Director, Institute of Biotechnology |
| Account Number | 1235040500000031 |
| IFSC Code | JAKA0EAURSP |
Interested candidates must submit the application form in the prescribed format available on the University website.
Application Procedure:
Application Address:
Director
Institute of Biotechnology
SKUAST-J, Main Campus Chatha
Jammu-180009 (J&K)
Applications must reach the office on or before 07 May 2026 up to 5 PM.
Official Website: www.skuastjammu.ac.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF






