JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

If you are planning to apply for the JKPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, make sure you meet the following eligibility conditions.

1. Educational Qualification

• You must have a Master's Degree in the concerned/relevant subject.
• You should have at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates need only 50% marks.
• Your degree must be from a recognized Indian University or an equivalent foreign university.

2. NET / SLET / SET Qualification

• You should have qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SLET, or SET.
• OR
• If you have a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations (2009/2016 and amendments), you are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

3. Ph.D. Candidates Registered Before 11 July 2009

NET/SLET/SET is not required if you fulfill all the following conditions:

• Ph.D. awarded in regular mode from a recognized university.
• Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners.
• Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce successfully conducted.
• Published at least two research papers from your Ph.D. work, including one in a refereed journal.
• Presented at least two research papers in conferences/seminars based on your Ph.D. work.
• These conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned university.

4. Subjects Where NET is Not Conducted

If NET/SLET/SET is not conducted in your subject by UGC/CSIR or any recognized agency, then NET qualification is not mandatory.

5. Foreign Ph.D. Holders

You are also eligible if you have obtained your Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the Top 500 Universities in the world by any one of the following rankings:

• QS World University Rankings
• Times Higher Education (THE)
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

6. Special Eligibility for Music Subject

For the Music discipline, candidates can also apply if they are a traditional/professional artist who fulfills the following:

• Trained under a reputed traditional master/artist.
• Recognized as an "A" Grade Artist by AIR/Doordarshan.
• Can explain the subject effectively.
• Has adequate knowledge to teach both theory and practical aspects.

Quick Summary

•  Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Qualified NET/SLET/SET or eligible for Ph.D. exemption.
• Degree from a recognized Indian or equivalent foreign university.
•  Relaxation available for eligible pre-2009 Ph.D. candidates.
• NET not required in subjects where it is not conducted.
•  Foreign Top-500 University Ph.D. holders are eligible.

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