IUST Awantipora has issued a notification for vacant positions of Assistant Professors. These positions are temporary appointments and shall remain until 31 December 2025 or until a designated permanent staff takes over, whichever is sooner. Appointed candidates will get a monthly remuneration of ₹45,000 to ₹50,000 depending on their credentials. The appointment is governed by the UGC regulations and will consist of an interview only.
Interested applicants may submit their applications online from 24th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025. After the online application submission, it is mandatory to submit a physical copy of the application. The physical copy must be submitted together with the necessary documents before 30th May, 2025. Applications shall not be accepted without submission of hard copy. Further details pertaining to the eligibility criteria, qualification requirements, and application submission steps are mentioned below.
IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: Primary Highlights
Important Dates for IUST Assistant Professor Recruitment
- Online Application Opens: May 24, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Applications Online: May 29, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Hard Copy: May 30, 2025
IUST Assistant Professor vacancy eligibility criteria
- Academic Credentials: Must possess a Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/OBC Non creamy layer) or equivalent grade from an Indian or recognized overseas institution in relevant field.
- Must have cleared National Eligibility Test(Net) conducted by UGC or CSIR or equivalent SLET/SET.
- Candidates who were awarded PhD degrees as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- For the Computer Science & Engineering/Artificial Intelligence divisions, applicants may be considered eligible if they hold a B.E./B. Tech./B.S. along with an M.E./M. Tech./M.S. or first-class integrated M. Tech. degree, or a Ph.D. from a nationally accredited institution which requires GATE/GPAT/CEED.
- Ph.D. degrees from foreign institutions within the top 500 in QS, THE, ARWU rankings are also recognized.
- Age Limit: As noted above, the provided text does not specify any limits, but it is advisable that all candidates consult the official detailed notification for any potential restrictions.
- Other Requirements: Candidates must be assessed through an interview. The shortlisting will adhere to UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 3A). The university has a standard practice of shortlisting 20 candidates for each position and 5 for each additional one.
Steps to Apply for IUST Assistant Professor Positions
Eligible candidates should proceed as follows:
Complete Application Steps: Go to the official IUST webpage www.iust.ac.in. Complete the application process through the university portal under the recruitment section. Online payment of Rs 300/- (not refundable) is applicable.
Submit Hard Copy: After submitting the application online, print the completed application form and bring it with you.
Attach Documents: Self attest all documents and copy the necessary certifications to the application form.
Send Hard Copy: The application form needs to be filled out in hard copy, self-attested and without any editing marks. Bring it along to the respective Head of the Departments/Centers offices. Submit the hard copy between now and May 30, 2025 at any of their offices on working days. Only applications with hard copies will be accepted.
Selection Criteria for IUST Assistant Professor Position
Selection will be carried out based on:
Preliminary Screening: Shortlist candidates with interviews according to UGC Guidelines-2018.
Interview: Final selection decision is based on interview performance exclusively.
