SKUAST-Kashmir Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Professor-cum-Chief Scientist Posts
Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has announced Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2025, inviting online applications from bright and motivated Indian nationals for the posts of Professor-cum-Chief Scientist. These prestigious positions offer an excellent opportunity for eminent scholars to contribute to cutting-edge research, teaching, and outreach activities while providing leadership to the university.
Post Details
The vacancies are spread across various faculties and disciplines of the university. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200).
Faculty-Wise Vacancies
- Faculty of Horticulture, Shalimar
- Plant Pathology – 01 post
- Plant Biotechnology – 01 post
- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Shuhama
- Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine – 01 post
- Veterinary Animal Husbandry Extension – 01 post
- Veterinary Clinical Complex – 01 post
- Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil
- Fish Nutrition & Biochemistry – 01 post
- Aquaculture – 01 post
- Fishery Biology – 01 post
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in the concerned discipline.
- At least 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience in a recognized university or national-level institution.
- A minimum of 10 research publications in NAAS-rated/peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals.
- Academic/Research/Extension Score of 120, as per UGC/SKUAST guidelines.
- Proven guidance of at least one Ph.D. scholar or five postgraduate students.
Desirable Skills
- Strong academic, teaching, and research background.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven record of research, patents, and technology commercialization.
- Significant contributions to institutional growth and student mentorship.
- Experience working in diverse and multicultural academic environments.
Expected Deliverables
- Leadership in teaching, research, and policy development.
- Guidance in developing high-quality academic programmes.
- Contribution to technology-based innovations in agriculture and allied fields.
- Securing extramural funding and building international collaborations.
- Driving institutional growth through scholarly and policy initiatives.
Application Process
- Application Mode: Online via www.skuastkashmir.ac.in
- Application Fee:
- ₹2000 for Unreserved category
- ₹1500 for Reserved category
- Important Dates:
- Opening of Online Applications: 10 September 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Closing of Online Applications: 10 October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last date for receipt of hard copy: 25 October 2025
- Last date for in-service candidates (through proper channel): 05 November 2025
Submission Instructions
After completing the online form, candidates must send:
- Printed application form
- Filled-in scorecard
- Self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials
to:
Registrar, SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar, J&K – 190025
General Conditions
- Age Limit: 22–55 years as of 01.01.2025 (relaxable for in-service candidates).
- Selection Process: Based on Academic/Research/Extension Score (80%) + Interview (20%).
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending interviews.
- The university reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts or cancel recruitment without assigning reasons.
Conclusion
This is a golden opportunity for senior academicians and scientists to lead innovation and excellence in agricultural sciences at one of India’s premier universities. Interested candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and keep track of updates through the official website.
👉 For full details and online application: www.skuastkashmir.ac.in