The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Kashmir, has issued an extension notice concerning the recruitment of Assistant Professor(s) on a contractual basis in various Departments/Centres of the university.
According to the official extension notice, candidates who intend to apply for the contractual Assistant Professor engagement have been given additional time to submit their online application forms. The extension relates to the recruitment advertisement previously issued under Advertisement No. IUST/Academics/26/1871, dated August 24, 2026.
The university has specified a revised deadline for submission of online applications, providing applicants additional time to complete the application process within the newly prescribed schedule.
Revised Last Date for Online Applications
As per the extension notice, the last date for submission of online application forms is September 6, 2026 (Sunday).
The revised deadline applies to the online application process for the engagement of Assistant Professor(s) on a contractual basis in the various Departments/Centres covered under the earlier advertisement.
Candidates seeking consideration under the advertised recruitment are therefore required to ensure that their online application forms are submitted by the revised deadline mentioned in the notice.
The extension notice specifically records the revised date in its schedule and does not announce any change to the other terms or conditions associated with the recruitment process.
Hardcopy Submission Deadline Also Extended
Along with extending the online application deadline, IUST has also specified a corresponding deadline for submission of the hardcopy.
The last date for submission of the hardcopy is September 7, 2026 (Monday).
Applicants are required to take note of both dates separately. While the online application deadline falls on September 6, 2026, the deadline for submission of the hardcopy is September 7, 2026.
The two deadlines have been clearly listed in the extension notice issued by the university.
Other Recruitment Terms Remain Unchanged
IUST has also clarified that the extension does not alter the remaining provisions of the recruitment process.
The official notice states that “The other terms and conditions shall remain same.” This means the extension notice specifically concerns the submission schedule, while the other terms and conditions associated with the original Assistant Professor recruitment advertisement continue to remain applicable.
The original recruitment advertisement referenced in the extension notice is No. IUST/Academics/26/1871, dated 24-08-2026. The extension notice itself carries No. IUST/Academics/26/1942 and is dated 01-09-2026.
Important Dates for IUST Contractual Assistant Professor Recruitment
For clarity, the revised schedule mentioned in the official notice is:
- Original advertisement: No. IUST/Academics/26/1871
- Original advertisement date: August 24, 2026
- Last date for online application: September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
- Last date for hardcopy submission: September 7, 2026 (Monday)
- Extension notice number: IUST/Academics/26/1942
- Extension notice date: September 1, 2026
The extension notice concerns the engagement of Assistant Professor(s) (Contractual) in various Departments/Centres of the Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir.
Applicants Advised to Follow the Revised Schedule
Candidates interested in the contractual Assistant Professor positions should take note of the revised dates issued by IUST. The university has specifically extended the deadline for online application forms to September 6, followed by the hardcopy submission deadline on September 7.
The extension notice serves as the university’s revised schedule for the submission of applications under the recruitment advertisement dated August 24, 2026. Applicants should therefore ensure that their submissions are completed according to the dates specified in the extension notice.
No other modification to the recruitment terms and conditions has been stated in the notice. The university has expressly maintained that the remaining terms and conditions will stay the same.
The notice has been issued by the Assistant Registrar Academics of the Islamic University of Science & Technology. It is dated September 1, 2026, and formally communicates the extension of the application and hardcopy submission deadlines for the contractual Assistant Professor engagement.