University of Kashmir — J&K State Eligibility Test Agency
The University of Kashmir has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor (Eligibility), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Jammu & Kashmir. The online application window opens on 24 July 2026 and closes on 20 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master's degree with minimum 50-55% marks from a recognized university., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per UGC norms for Assistant Professors at recruiting institutions.. The selection procedure comprises Written examination (Paper I and Paper II). Candidates qualifying the exam proceed to document verification during recruitment.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 25 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 08 Oct 2026 |
The University of Kashmir, serving as the Nodal Agency, has officially released the notification for the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET) 2026. This examination is the mandatory qualifying test for candidates seeking appointment as Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It also serves as a qualifying criterion for Ph.D. admissions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-07-17 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-07-24 |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 2026-08-20 |
| Last Date (With Late Fee) | 2026-08-25 |
| Admit Card Release | 2026-10-08 |
| Examination Date | 2026-10-25 |
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in the relevant subject from a UGC-recognized university. The minimum qualifying marks required are as follows:
Note: Candidates currently in their final semester/year may apply provisionally, provided they complete their degree within two years of the test result with the required percentages.
| Category | Fee (Without Late Fee) | Fee (With Late Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1,200 | Rs. 1,800 |
| RBA/ALC-IB/OBC/EWS | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1,500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | Rs. 700 | Rs. 1,300 |
No, this is an eligibility test for Assistant Professor posts. Qualifying the exam does not guarantee a job; it confirms your eligibility to apply for vacancies announced by individual institutions.
Candidates should generally apply for the subject of their postgraduate degree. If that subject is not listed, candidates are advised to verify their eligibility for UGC-NET or other relevant national-level tests.
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