Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has officially released Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026, inviting exceptionally brilliant Indian Nationals to apply for the prestigious post of Professor-cum-Chief Scientist across multiple faculties.
🚨 This Elite Professor Role Can Change Your Academic Legacy Forever!
✨ If you’ve ever dreamed of leading world-class research, shaping future scientists, and building technologies that transform agriculture — this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.
This is not just a teaching job — it is a leadership role, a research powerhouse position, and a career-defining opportunity at one of India’s most respected agricultural universities.
🏛 About SKUAST-Kashmir
Located in the serene academic environment of Shalimar, Srinagar, SKUAST-K is a premier institution driving innovation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Fisheries, and Sericulture sciences. The university is nationally recognized for high-impact research, technology commercialization, and extension services that directly benefit farmers and industries.
🎓 Position Details
🔹 Post Name: Professor-cum-Chief Scientist
🔹 Pay Level: Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200)
🔹 Mode of Recruitment: Selection
🔹 Job Location: Various faculties, colleges & research stations of SKUAST-K
🔹 Advertisement No.: 01 of 2026
🔹 Date of Notification: 02 January 2026
🧪 Disciplines Available (Faculty-wise)
🌱 Faculty of Horticulture – Shalimar
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Biotechnology
🐄 Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & AH – Shuhama
- Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Animal Husbandry Extension
- Anatomy & Histology
- Biochemistry
- Public Health
- Clinical Complex
- Parasitology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
🐟 Faculty of Fisheries – Rangil
- Fishery Biology
- Fish Nutrition & Biochemistry
- Aquaculture
🧵 College of Temperate Sericulture – Mirgund
- Sericulture
✅ Eligibility Criteria (Essential)
To qualify, candidates must meet the following:
✔ Ph.D. in the concerned discipline
✔ Minimum 10 years of Teaching / Research / Extension experience
✔ At least 10 high-quality research publications in NAAS-rated / Peer-Reviewed / UGC-listed journals
✔ Academic / Research / Extension Score: Minimum 120
✔ Successfully guided 1 Ph.D. scholar OR 5 Post-Graduate students
📊 Selection Weightage
- Academic / Research / Extension Score: 80%
- Interview & Seminar: 20%
🌟 Desirable Expertise That Sets You Apart
✔ Proven leadership in research & academic innovation
✔ Strong communication & mentoring ability
✔ Excellence in curriculum development & teaching methodologies
✔ High research impact (Preferred: h-index >15, i10-index >25)
✔ Experience in patents, policy frameworks, or technology commercialization
✔ Ability to work in diverse and multidisciplinary environments
🎯 Expected Deliverables After Selection
🔬 Lead high-impact research programs
📚 Develop globally competitive academic frameworks
🤝 Build strong industry, national & international collaborations
💰 Attract mega extramural research funding
🚜 Drive technology transfer & farmer-centric innovations
🏫 Contribute to institutional growth & policy leadership
📅 Important Dates
🟢 Online Application Start: 10 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
🔴 Last Date to Apply Online: 31 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
📦 Hard Copy Submission Deadline:
- General: 10 February 2026
- In-service Candidates: 20 February 2026
💳 Application Fee
💰 ₹2000 – General
💰 ₹1500 – Reserved Categories
(Online payment only: Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking)
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Visit www.skuastkashmir.ac.in
2️⃣ Complete the Online Application Form
3️⃣ Download & print the submitted form
4️⃣ Attach:
- Filled Score Card (Annexure-I)
- Self-attested copies of all certificates
5️⃣ Send hard copy to:
📮 Registrar, SKUAST-K
Shalimar, Srinagar – 190025
(Jammu & Kashmir)
✍️ Mention clearly on the envelope:
“Application for the Post of Professor-cum-Chief Scientist – Discipline ___, Faculty ___, Advt. No. 01 of 2026”
🚀 Why This Opportunity Is Unmissable
✔ One of the highest academic pay levels
✔ Leadership role with national & global exposure
✔ Real impact on Indian agriculture & rural economy
✔ Prestigious university with long-term career stability
👉 If excellence defines you, SKUAST-K is waiting for you.