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
- Self-attested copies of:
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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