Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra Recruitment 2026 | Apply for Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the direct recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across various disciplines (Advertisement No. SMVDU/Adm./Estt.-FA/Rect.Adv./2of 2026/590 dated June 22, 2026). Vacancies are available in Engineering, Sciences, Management, Architecture, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Interested candidates should submit their online applications by July 22, 2026, followed by submission of the hard copy on or before August 03, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
About the Organization: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, was established under an Act of the Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature in 1999. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, the University is a premier residential institution offering quality education and research across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Management, and allied disciplines.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
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Departments:
- Architecture & Landscape Design
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Dogri
- Economics
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- English
- Hindi
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Sanskrit
Educational Qualification:
- Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Electronics & Communication Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent in any one of the degrees. Ph.D. in the relevant discipline is desirable for the post of Assistant Professor and essential for the posts of Associate Professor and Professor.
- Business: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.
- Architecture & Landscape Design: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) with at least 60% marks; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Master’s Degree in Architecture or allied disciplines with at least 60% marks at either level. A valid Council of Architecture (CoA) Registration is mandatory.
- Chemistry, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Dogri, Philosophy & Physics: Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant discipline along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.
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Area of Specialization:
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Experience:
- Professor (Civil Engineering): Minimum 10 years of teaching, research, or industry experience, out of which at least 3 years should be at a position equivalent to Associate Professor. Candidates should also possess the prescribed research publications and Ph.D. guidance experience as per AICTE norms.
- Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering): Minimum 8 years of teaching, research, or industry experience, out of which at least 2 years should be Post-Ph.D. Candidates should also possess the prescribed research publications as per AICTE norms.
- Business: Candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor should possess a minimum of two years of professional experience after obtaining the Master’s Degree.
- Architecture & Landscape Design: Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture should possess a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Architecture or allied disciplines should possess a minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
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- Professor: Academic Pay Level-14 (7th CPC).
- Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level-13A (7th CPC).
- Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level-10 (7th CPC).
Selection Process:
- Applications will be scrutinized based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and recruitment rules of the University.
- Shortlisting for faculty positions in Engineering disciplines shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable AICTE guidelines.
- The recruitment shall be conducted in accordance with the recruitment rules notified by the University vide Notification No. SMVDU/Adm./2024/Estt.-FA/1070 dated June 04, 2024.
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Application Fee:
- Application Fee is ₹1,000/-.
- Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline should submit separate online applications along with the prescribed application fee for each discipline.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: July 22, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application: August 03, 2026
Job Location: Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
Apply Mode: Online & Hard Copy Submission
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should apply online through the official University website.
- After successful submission of the online application, candidates should send the printed copy of the application form along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, experience certificates, publications, category certificate (if applicable), one self-addressed envelope, and the prescribed application fee (if applicable) to the office of the Registrar by Registered/Speed Post.
- The application envelope should be superscribed with the Name of the Post Applied For, Discipline, Advertisement Number, and Date.
- Only complete applications received within the prescribed deadline will be considered for further selection process.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for information regarding eligibility criteria, application fee, required documents, reservation benefits, and other important instructions before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://smvdu.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Kakryal, Katra – 182320
Jammu & Kashmir
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