SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, Srinagar, has issued Advertisement Notice No. 10 of 2026 dated October 1, 2026, inviting online applications for faculty positions at the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (COAE&T).
The recruitment aims to strengthen teaching, research and innovation in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science and Smart Farming Technologies.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official SKUAST Kashmir website. Applicants must also submit a printed copy of the application form along with the prescribed scorecard and supporting documents within the specified deadlines.
Overview
Organization: Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K)
Advertisement Number: 10 of 2026
Advertisement Date: October 1, 2026
College: College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (COAE&T)
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Recruitment Type: Faculty Recruitment
Total Vacancies : 5
Application Mode: Online, followed by submission of a hard copy
Online Application Start Date: October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Hard Copy Submission Deadline: November 5, 2026
Deadline for In-Service Candidates: November 10, 2026
Official Website: www.skuastkashmir.ac.in
Total Vacancies and Reservation Details
SKUAST Kashmir has advertised a total of 5 faculty vacancies in the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology.
The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
Professor-cum-Chief Scientist: 1 vacancy under the Unreserved (UR) category.
Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist: 2 vacancies, including 1 UR vacancy and 1 Other Backward Classes (OBC) vacancy.
Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist: 2 vacancies, both under the UR category.
The advertisement specifies no vacancies under SC, ST or EWS categories for these positions.
Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Professor-cum-Chief Scientist – Precision Agriculture / Intelligent Agricultural Systems
Vacancies: 1 (UR)
Candidates applying for this senior-level faculty position must possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering or an allied subject related to Precision Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, or Mechatronics from a recognised university. Applicants should have an excellent academic record and an active research profile in Precision Agriculture or Intelligent Agricultural Systems.
The essential requirements include:
At least 10 research publications in NAAS-rated, peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals in the relevant Agricultural Engineering domain.
A minimum Academic/Research/Extension Score of 120, calculated according to the advertisement’s annexure.
At least 10 years of teaching, research and/or extension experience at the specified university or equivalent institutional level.
Evidence of successfully guiding a doctoral candidate or five postgraduate students.
Desirable qualifications and expertise:
Postdoctoral experience in Digital Agriculture, Smart Farming, Robotics, Computational Agriculture or Intelligent Agricultural Systems is desirable. International exposure and interdisciplinary project leadership are also preferred.
Candidates with expertise in AI/ML architectures, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, IoT, Edge Computing, GIS, Remote Sensing, Smart Farm Automation and precision farming technologies will be well aligned with the advertised specialisation.
2. Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist – Mechatronics and Agricultural Robotics
Vacancies: 1 (UR)
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering and Precision Agriculture or an allied discipline such as Mechatronics, Agricultural Robotics, Electronics or Automation Engineering.
The advertisement also requires:
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or an allied discipline with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
At least eight years of teaching, research and/or extension experience in an eligible university, college, accredited research institution or industry position equivalent to Assistant Professor/Junior Scientist.
A minimum of seven research publications in the relevant specialisation in NAAS-rated, peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
A minimum research score of 75, as specified in the advertisement’s annexure.
Desirable expertise: Autonomous systems, robotics integration, embedded systems, UAV technologies, smart machinery and agricultural automation.
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Knowledge of robotics integration, PLC systems, sensor fusion, control systems, autonomous navigation, Python programming, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, Arduino/Raspberry Pi and CAD tools is preferred.
3. Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist – Advanced Data Science and AI Systems
Vacancies: 1 (OBC)
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering or an allied discipline related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Agricultural Informatics.
The essential eligibility requirements include:
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or an allied discipline with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
At least eight years of relevant teaching, research and/or extension experience at the prescribed level.
A minimum of seven research publications in the relevant specialisation in NAAS-rated, peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
A minimum research score of 75 under the criteria specified in the advertisement.
Desirable expertise: AI-enabled agricultural analytics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, predictive modelling, climate analytics and digital agriculture systems.
Candidates with knowledge of Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, cloud computing, big data systems, GIS analytics, SQL/NoSQL databases and AI model deployment are particularly relevant to this specialisation.
4. Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist – IoT, Sensors and Smart Agriculture
Vacancies: 1 (UR)
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Agricultural Engineering, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognised university or institute.
The advertisement provides alternative qualification routes involving NET/SET/SLET, an M.Tech degree in the specified disciplines, or a Ph.D. in the listed engineering disciplines from an eligible university. The Ph.D. route involving a foreign university is subject to the stated world-ranking requirement under the applicable UGC regulations.
Desirable qualifications and skills:
Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Electronics and Communication, Sensor Technology, IoT, Embedded Systems or an AI-related discipline.
Experience in smart sensing systems, embedded electronics, cloud computing, wireless sensor networks and digital monitoring.
Knowledge of IoT platforms, microcontrollers, data acquisition systems and embedded programming.
Expertise in smart sensor development, precision sensing, environmental monitoring and smart irrigation automation.
Experience with LoRaWAN, MQTT, FPGA systems, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and cloud-based monitoring systems is preferred.
5. Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist – Precision Agriculture and Digital Farming Systems
Vacancies: 1 (UR)
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Precision Agriculture, AI and Machine Learning, Agricultural Robotics, Mechatronics, Sensor Technology, IoT or Embedded Systems, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognised university or institute.
The advertisement specifies alternative qualification routes through NET/SET/SLET, an M.Tech degree in the listed relevant disciplines, or a Ph.D. in the specified fields, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Desirable qualifications and expertise :
Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or technology discipline.
Experience in smart sensing, embedded electronics, cloud computing, wireless sensor networks and digital monitoring systems.
Research experience in drone-based sensing, variable-rate technologies, protected cultivation and climate-smart agriculture.
Expertise in site-specific crop management, UAV analytics, digital crop-health assessment, precision nutrient management and precision fertigation.
Familiarity with GPS/GNSS, UAV platforms, satellite-image analytics, Remote Sensing and AI-assisted crop advisory systems.
Candidates are expected to contribute to the development of digital agriculture solutions and decision-support tools for precision farming.
Age Limit for SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
According to the notification, candidates must meet the following age criteria:
Minimum Age: 22 years
Maximum Age: 55 years
Age Cut-off Date: January 1, 2026
The upper age limit is relaxable for persons already employed with SKUAST Kashmir, as specified in the advertisement.
Candidates should check the applicable university rules and relevant provisions before applying.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee for each application submitted.
General/other applicable categories: ₹2,000 per application.
Reserved categories: ₹1,500 per application.
The fee can be paid only through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
Applicants seeking consideration under a reserved category must possess a valid category certificate as of the applicable cut-off date. Certificates issued after the prescribed cut-off date will not be accepted for reserved-category consideration.
Important Dates
Advertisement Notification Date: October 1, 2026
Online Application Starts: October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Last Date for Online Application: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy: November 5, 2026
Last Date for In-Service Candidates: November 10, 2026
Candidates should complete both the online application and the required document-submission process within the prescribed deadlines.
How to Apply for SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:
Visit the official website of SKUAST Kashmir at www.skuastkashmir.ac.in.
Find Advertisement Notice No. 10 of 2026 for faculty positions at the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology.
Read the complete advertisement and confirm your eligibility for the relevant specialisation.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, research and professional details.
Pay the prescribed application fee using an available online payment method.
Submit the online application and download or print the completed application form.
Fill in the applicable Academic/Research/Extension Score Card provided in the notification’s annexures.
Attach self-attested copies of all required educational certificates, experience certificates, research publications and other supporting documents.
Send or submit the printed application form, scorecard and supporting documents to the Registrar, SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar, UT of Jammu and Kashmir – 190025, by November 5, 2026.
Candidates currently in service must submit their applications through the proper channel by November 10, 2026.
Important: Submission of the online form alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also complete the hard-copy submission process as required by the university.
Selection Process and Academic/Research Score
The university will assess candidates according to the eligibility requirements, applicable SKUAST statutes, ICAR norms, UGC regulations and relevant government orders.
For Professor and Associate Professor-level positions, the notification provides an Academic/Research/Extension Score framework. The annexures describe scoring criteria for research publications, books, teaching and learning resources, research guidance, completed and ongoing research projects, patents, awards, invited lectures and extension activities.
For Assistant Professor-level positions, the annexure provides a separate academic-record scoring framework that includes graduation and postgraduate marks, M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualifications, NET/JRF/SET/SLET, research publications, teaching or postdoctoral experience, patents/technologies and awards.
Candidates should carefully complete the scorecard applicable to their level and attach documentary evidence for the claims made.
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview. The university may apply higher shortlisting benchmarks depending on the number and quality of applications received. Interview schedules will be published on the official website, while interview call letters will be emailed to eligible or shortlisted candidates.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable to their position:
Printed copy of the completed online application form.
Prescribed Academic/Research/Extension Score Card.
Matriculation or other age-proof certificate.
Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degree certificates and mark sheets, as applicable.
NET, JRF, SET or SLET certificates, where required.
Experience certificates issued by the relevant institutions or employers.
Details and supporting evidence of research publications.
Documents supporting research scores, patents, awards, projects and other claimed achievements.
Valid reserved-category certificate, where applicable.
Other certificates or testimonials required by the advertisement.
All supporting documents must be self-attested, and the pages should be appropriately numbered as required by the university. Applications with attachments lacking page numbers or self-attestation may be rejected.
General Instructions for Candidates
Applicants should keep the following conditions in mind:
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit a separate application for each position.
In-service candidates must apply through their present employer or proper channel.
Applicants must provide an active mobile number and email address and keep their contact details updated.
The university may increase or decrease the number of advertised vacancies.
SKUAST Kashmir reserves the right to withdraw or defer the filling of any or all advertised positions.
Selected candidates may be posted at any constituent unit of the university.
No TA/DA will be paid for participation in the selection process.
Canvassing in any form will render an applicant ineligible.
Candidature will remain provisional until the genuineness of qualifications and category certificates is verified.
Candidates found involved in misconduct or malpractice may face cancellation of candidature and further action under the applicable rules.
Legal proceedings concerning the university will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
About the Recruitment Initiative
The recruitment is linked to SKUAST Kashmir’s broader efforts to strengthen agricultural education and research through technology-driven innovation.
The university has highlighted initiatives including the Centre for AI and ML in Agriculture, the B.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture, and specialised facilities for IoT and sensors, AI and Data Analytics, GIS and Remote Sensing, Bioinformatics, precision fertigation, smart protected cultivation and agricultural machinery design.
The recruited faculty members are expected to contribute to teaching, advanced laboratory development, interdisciplinary research, technology development, industry collaboration, startup incubation and precision-farming initiatives. The broader objective is to advance digital agriculture and climate-resilient farming, particularly in Himalayan environments.
Important Links
Official Website: SKUAST Kashmir
Advertisement: Advertisement Notice No. 10 of 2026, dated October 1, 2026.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 0194-2461271
Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification and its annexures before applying, particularly the qualification requirements for their chosen specialisation, the applicable scorecard and the hard-copy submission instructions.
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