The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has invited applications for the position of Junior Project Fellow (JPF) under a major research study being conducted through the university’s IKS Research Centre, Ganderbal. The recruitment is being made for a project titled “Centre for Himalayan Bharatiya Swasthya Paramparā: Śāstric and Oral Traditions of Ayurvedic Herbal Practices from Kashmir and Trans-Himalayan Regions.”
The study is sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Eligible candidates interested in the research position can submit their applications along with detailed bio-data and self-attested testimonials or certificates.
According to the employment notice, applications are being invited under Employment Notice No. JPF/SOMS-CUK/IKS/PROJ/1 of 2026. The position is based at the Central University of Kashmir and is associated with the university’s School of Media Studies and the IKS Research Centre.
Central University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026: Post Details
The recruitment is for the post of Junior Project Fellow. The selected candidate will be engaged for a total project duration of 12 months, which will be carried out in two phases.
The position is part of the research work focusing on Ayurvedic herbal practices from Kashmir and Trans-Himalayan regions, including their Śāstric and oral traditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Junior Project Fellow position must possess a postgraduate degree in Herbal Medicine, Botany, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, or any allied discipline.
The employment notice specifies that candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their postgraduate qualification.
In addition to the essential educational qualification, the university has listed several desirable qualifications. Candidates having NET, SLET, SET, M.Phil. or Ph.D. qualifications will be considered under the desirable criteria.
Applicants should therefore ensure that they meet the prescribed postgraduate qualification and minimum marks requirement before submitting their applications.
Desirable Experience
The university has also outlined research-related experience and skills that would be desirable for candidates applying for the post.
Applicants are expected to have a strong understanding of research, data coding, analysis, compilation and report writing. These skills are relevant to the research responsibilities associated with the project.
Candidates who have publications in Scopus and other similar indexed journals will be given preference, according to the employment notice.
The notice also lists experience in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as desirable for the position.
Junior Project Fellow Salary
The selected candidate will receive a remuneration of Rs 30,000 per month.
The employment notice specifies the remuneration as thirty thousand per month (30,000/month) for the Junior Project Fellow position.
Project Duration
The duration of the project is 12 months, and the project will be implemented in two phases.
The Junior Project Fellow position has been advertised specifically for the major study on Himalayan Bharatiya Swasthya Paramparā and the Śāstric and oral traditions of Ayurvedic herbal practices from Kashmir and Trans-Himalayan regions.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications on plain paper, along with detailed bio-data and self-attested testimonials/certificates.
Applications, along with all relevant documents, can be submitted at the office of the Dean, Media Studies, Central University of Kashmir, or sent through email.
Candidates choosing the email option can send their CV and relevant documents in PDF format to dcjoms@cukashmir.ac.in.
The employment notice states that the last date for submitting applications online or offline is August 30, 2026, up to 5 pm. Candidates are required to ensure that their applications and supporting documents reach through the prescribed mode before the deadline.
Interview Date and Venue
The interviews of all candidates are scheduled to be conducted on August 31, 2026.
According to the notice, the interview will take place at the Office Chamber of the Dean Academic Affairs, Central University of Kashmir, Green Campus, Duderhama, Ganderbal.
The interview is scheduled to begin from 11:00 am onwards.
Candidates who are based outside the station can also appear for the interview through online mode, as stated in the employment notice.
Contact for Clarification
For any clarification related to the recruitment or the project position, candidates can contact 9419009672.
The notice identifies Prof. Shahid Rasool as the Principal Investigator of the project.
The employment notice has been issued under the Dean School of Media Studies, Central University of Kashmir.
Important Details at a Glance
- University: Central University of Kashmir
- Research Centre: IKS Research Centre, Ganderbal
- Post: Junior Project Fellow
- Employment Notice: JPF/SOMS-CUK/IKS/PROJ/1 of 2026
- Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Herbal Medicine, Botany, Environmental Science, Biotechnology or an allied discipline
- Minimum Marks: 60%
- Desirable Qualifications: NET/SLET/SET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Desirable Experience: Research, data coding, analysis, compilation, report writing and IKS experience
- Publication Preference: Scopus and similar indexed journals
- Project Duration: 12 months in two phases
- Remuneration: Rs 30,000 per month
- Application Deadline: August 30, 2026, up to 5 pm
- Interview Date: August 31, 2026
- Interview Time: 11:00 am onwards
- Interview Venue: Office Chamber of the Dean Academic Affairs, Central University of Kashmir, Green Campus, Duderhama, Ganderbal
- Email: dcjoms@cukashmir.ac.in
- Contact: 9419009672
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Shahid Rasool
Candidates interested in the Junior Project Fellow opportunity should carefully review the detailed employment notice available on the Central University of Kashmir website, www.cukashmir.ac.in, and submit their applications with the required documents within the prescribed deadline.