The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced an extension of the application deadline for various teaching and academic posts in the Higher Education Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
As per the notice dated August 28, 2026, the Commission has extended the last date for submission of online application forms for the posts of Assistant Professor(s), Librarian (GCET) under backlog vacancies, Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarians in Government Colleges of the Higher Education Department.
JKPSC Recruitment Application Deadline Extended
The JKPSC notice states that the last date for filling online application forms for the concerned posts has been extended to September 14, 2026.
The extension applies to the recruitment notifications issued for the Higher Education Department under Notification No. 05-PSC (DR-P) of 2026, Notification No. 06-PSC (DR-P) of 2026, and Notification No. 07-PSC (DR-P) of 2026. These notifications were originally notified through the Commission’s recruitment process, with the extension now providing additional time for eligible aspirants to complete and submit their applications.
The decision has been issued for the information of all applicants interested in these positions in Government Colleges under the Higher Education Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Posts Covered Under the Extension
The extended deadline covers several categories of academic and physical education-related positions.
These include Assistant Professor(s) and Librarian (GCET) backlog vacancies, along with Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, and Librarian positions in Government Colleges.
The notice specifically refers to the filling up of these posts in the Higher Education Department, making the revised deadline relevant to candidates applying against the recruitment notifications mentioned by the Commission.
New Last Date to Apply
According to the JKPSC notice, candidates can now submit their online application forms up to September 14, 2026.
The Commission has therefore provided an extension from the earlier application schedule. Aspirants who had not completed their applications within the previous deadline can use the extended period to submit their forms online, subject to the applicable recruitment requirements and conditions contained in the respective notifications.
Candidates interested in these posts are advised to take note of the revised application deadline and complete the online application process within the extended period.
Eligibility Cut-Off Date Remains Unchanged
While the deadline for submitting applications has been extended, the cut-off date for determining the eligibility of candidates remains August 31, 2026.
This means that the extension of the application deadline does not alter the eligibility cut-off date specified by the Commission. Candidates will therefore be considered for eligibility with reference to August 31, 2026, as stated in the official notice.
The distinction between the application deadline and the eligibility cut-off date is important for applicants. The final date for submitting the online application is September 14, 2026, whereas the date to be considered for determining candidate eligibility remains August 31, 2026.
JKPSC Notice Dated August 28, 2026
The extension was notified through a JKPSC notice dated August 28, 2026. The document was issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission from its office at Solina, Srinagar, Kashmir – 190001.
The notice was signed by P.N. Hamid, JKAS, identified in the document as In-charge Secretary/Additional Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission.
The notice also carries the reference PSC/DR-HE/GCET/2026/03 (7934103) and is dated August 28, 2026.
Important Details for Applicants
Candidates applying for the concerned posts should keep the following revised details in mind:
- Recruiting Body: Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)
- Department: Higher Education Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
- Posts: Assistant Professor(s), Librarian (GCET) backlog vacancies, Assistant Professor, College Director of Physical Education & Sports and Librarians
- Application Mode: Online
- Extended Last Date: September 14, 2026
- Eligibility Cut-Off Date: August 31, 2026
- Notice Date: August 28, 2026
- Related Notifications: 05-PSC (DR-P) of 2026, 06-PSC (DR-P) of 2026 and 07-PSC (DR-P) of 2026
Candidates Advised to Note the Revised Schedule
The extension gives applicants additional time to complete the online application process for the posts covered by the three recruitment notifications. However, the Commission has clearly maintained August 31, 2026, as the eligibility cut-off date.
Applicants should therefore carefully follow the requirements and conditions applicable to their respective post and recruitment notification while submitting their applications. The revised deadline is September 14, 2026, and candidates should ensure that their online application is submitted within the extended period.
The official JKPSC notice provides the authoritative details regarding the extension and the unchanged eligibility cut-off date.