Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025

Job Description

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu and Kashmir, invites applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Professor positions on a temporary/contract basis across various departments for the academic session 2025-26.

About the University

Located near the sacred shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) operates on a 470-acre campus. The university is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and receives UGC funding. It offers a vibrant academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research.

Job Title

• Assistant Professor
  (Employment Type: Temporary/Contract)

Departments Hiring

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Mathematics
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Design
• Architecture & Landscape Design
• Hindi
• Business
• Dogri
• Chemistry

Qualifications

For Engineering & Technology Disciplines:

• B.E. / B.Tech. / B.S. and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant branch with First Class or equivalent in any one of the degrees.
• Desirable: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

For Other Disciplines:

• Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant/allied subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university.
• Must have cleared:
  • NET conducted by UGC/CSIR
  • OR SLET/SET
  • OR hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations (2009/2016) with exemption criteria fulfilled.

NET Exemption Conditions for Ph.D. Holders (Pre-July 11, 2009):

• Ph.D. awarded in regular mode
• Thesis evaluated by two external examiners
• Open Ph.D. viva conducted
• Two published research papers from Ph.D. (at least one in refereed journal)
• Two paper presentations in conferences/seminars funded by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR

Alternative Eligibility:

• Ph.D. from a Top 500 Ranked University globally as per:
  • QS
  • THE (Times Higher Education)
  • ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)

Job Location

• Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Salary

• As per University norms

Apply Mode

• Online and Postal

How to Apply

• Submit the online application along with scanned copies of required documents.
• Take a printout of the completed online application form.
• Send the hard copy with the following to the Registrar, SMVDU:
  • Self-attested copies of:
    • Date of birth proof
    • Educational qualifications
    • Experience certificates
  • One self-addressed envelope
  • Superscribe the envelope with:
    • Name of the Post Applied For
    • Name of the School
    • Advertisement No. & Date

Send via: Registered/Speed Post only (Courier not accepted)
Postal Address:
Registrar, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University,
Kakryal, Katra–182320, Jammu & Kashmir

Important Dates

• Last date for Online Application Submission: 29 July 2025
• Last date for Receipt of Hard Copy: 06 August 2025

Important Link:

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

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