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University of Kashmir Announces Recruitment for Technical Assistant Positions

The University of Kashmir has issued Advertisement Notice No. 04 of 2026 to recruit Technical Assistants from the domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir. These positions, offering a pay scale of Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 (Pay Level 05), are available in departments including Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, Home Science, Physics, and the Kupwara Campus. Qualification requirements generally include an M.Sc. with 50% marks or a B.Sc./B.Tech. with at least 55% marks in the relevant technical field.

By : Vivek 2026-02-18 07:34:46

The University of Kashmir, a NAAC Accredited Grade A++ institution, has officially invited online applications for the recruitment of Technical Assistants. This recruitment drive, detailed in Advertisement Notice No. 04 of 2026, is specifically open to domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The positions offer a competitive pay range of Rs 29200-92300 within Pay Level 05 and are available across various specialized departments and campuses.

The Technical Assistant position at the University of Kashmir provides several significant advantages, starting with a robust financial package. The post is categorized under Pay Level 05, which offers a salary range of Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300. Along with this competitive pay scale, all appointees are integrated into the New Pension System (NPS) as per Government of India guidelines, ensuring a structured retirement benefit plan. Beyond the monetary compensation, the role offers high professional stability within a premier NAAC Accredited Grade A++ institution. Being a part of the university's technical staff allows for specialized work within advanced departments such as Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, and Physics. This environment is ideal for those looking to apply their academic expertise in a practical, research-oriented setting. Furthermore, the university ensures career flexibility and security. The services of the appointees are transferable across different satellite campuses of the University of Kashmir, providing opportunities to work in diverse geographic and professional settings within the region. Current university employees also benefit from a higher age ceiling of 50 years, facilitating internal growth and career progression.

The university has identified vacancies in several key departments, each with specific eligibility criteria tailored to the technical needs of the unit. For the Biochemistry, Botany, and Physics departments, candidates are required to hold either an M.Sc in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks or a B.Sc with a minimum of 55% marks, provided the specific subject was a part of their undergraduate curriculum. The Computer Science department is seeking candidates with a B.E/B. Tech in Computers or IT with 50% marks, or those with a BCA/B.Sc-IT or a three-year Diploma in Computer Science Engineering with at least 55% marks.

In the Home Science department, the eligibility is focused on M.Sc holders in Biochemistry or Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, the Kupwara Campus is looking for technical expertise in Electronics & Communications, accepting applicants with a B.Tech in that field (50% marks), a B.Sc with Electronics (55% marks), or a B.Sc combined with a three-year Diploma in Electronics & Communications (55% marks). Prospective applicants must meet age requirements calculated as of January 1, 2026. The minimum age for all candidates is 18 years. The upper age limit is set at 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 42 years for Physically Challenged individuals, and 43 years for those belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and others. Substantive in-service employees of the University of Kashmir have an extended upper age limit of 50 years.

The application window opened on February 6, 2026, and will remain active until the deadline for online submission on February 26, 2026. Candidates already in government or semi-government service must apply through the proper channel and are required to submit hard copies of their applications by March 5, 2026.

Candidates are instructed to apply through the official university website, where they must register under the "Non-Teaching Jobs" link before logging in to provide personal and educational details. An application fee of Rs 750 applies to both open and reserved category candidates, though Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) are exempt from this payment. It is critical to note that no editing is permitted once the form is submitted. The selection process will involve a screening or written test, the syllabus for which will be notified separately on the university's website. Candidates are advised to maintain an active email and mobile number, as call letters for the written test will be sent exclusively through electronic means. Appointment to these positions is provisional, subject to rigorous document verification, and appointees may be transferred between different satellite campuses of the university.

 

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