Contractual / Regular

CU Kashmir Research Associate Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 1, 2026
Research Associate

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs 50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified in Advertisement

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

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Starts

Oct 1, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:

  1. M.E. / M.Tech. in Structural Engineering or Transportation Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or not less than 60% aggregate marks.
  2. At least two (2) years of dedicated research experience in Geopolymer technology backed by documented evidence of SCI-indexed journal publications.
  3. Ph.D. degree awarded or Ph.D. thesis submitted in the relevant discipline.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must fulfill the required educational criteria, 2-year geopolymer research experience, and Ph.D. status.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Research Profile Shortlisting

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline InterviewMerit Scored

Applications received within the stipulated deadline will be scrutinized by the Principal Investigator and Scrutiny Committee based on academic merit (M.Tech percentage/CGPA), relevance of Geopolymer research experience, quality of SCI journal publications, and Ph.D. thesis credentials. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a personal interview at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal. Date of interview will be notified separately; no TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
M.Tech Academic Record & GATE Qualifications
Geopolymer Research Track Record & SCI Publications
Ph.D. Thesis Relevance & Technical Interview

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Posted in the Department of Civil Engineering at Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal. The role focuses on laboratory experimentation, alkali-activated binder synthesis, characterization of waste-derived geopolymers, carbon-neutral road infrastructure testing, and publication of research in reputed SCI journals. The working environment is highly academic, collaborative, and research-intensive under PI Dr. Asif Hussain Shah.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely contractual tenure for 3 years, coterminous with the project funded by Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). The engagement may be terminated at any time by the University without assigning any reason by giving one week's notice. The post does not confer any entitlement to permanent absorption in CUK.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-funded Research Associate positions do not carry direct promotional ladders to faculty posts. However, completion of 3 years of postdoctoral research with high-impact SCI publications offers an exceptional foundation for securing permanent Assistant Professor and Scientist positions in Central Universities, IITs, NITs, and CSIR laboratories.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Candidates must submit BOTH the physical application form with all self-attested documents to the Tulmulla campus, Ganderbal AND complete the online Google Form submission (https://forms.gle/waoZcpB9Ekqtb2R1A) on or before 12-10-2026.
  • Applications lacking proof of at least 2 years research experience in Geopolymer technology and copies of front pages of SCI-indexed publications will be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates must have either been awarded a Ph.D. or submitted their Ph.D. thesis prior to the application deadline.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the personal interview or at the time of joining the post in Ganderbal, Kashmir.
  • The position is strictly temporary on a contract basis for 3 years, terminable with one week's notice without assigning any reason.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated honorarium of Rs 50,000/- per month for the post of Research Associate under the HEFA-sponsored project. No Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), or medical benefits are provided.

Consolidated salary / fellowship of Rs 50,000/- per month. Purely contractual for a 3-year project duration sponsored by Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). No additional allowances are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application form proforma from the Central University of Kashmir website at www.cukashmir.ac.in.
  2. Fill in the proforma with complete personal, academic, and professional experience details, attaching front pages of all SCI-indexed publications.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of testimonials including Matriculation, 10+2, Graduation, Post-Graduation mark sheets/degrees, Ph.D. degree or thesis submission proof, GATE scorecard (if applicable), and experience certificates.
  4. Send the completed physical application dossier to: Dr. Asif Hussain Shah, Principal Investigator (PI), Department of Civil Engineering, Central University of Kashmir, Tulmulla Campus, Ganderbal - 191131, Jammu & Kashmir so as to reach by 12-10-2026.
  5. In addition to physical dispatch, candidates must also upload and submit their application along with all scanned documents via Google Form: https://forms.gle/waoZcpB9Ekqtb2R1A.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The Research Associate receives a fixed consolidated salary of Rs 50,000/- per month for the duration of the HEFA-sponsored project. No additional allowances (HRA, DA, transport) are admissible.

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