Contractual / Regular

CU Srinagar Programmer Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 15, 2026
Programmer

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Consolidated ₹45,000/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (as per J&K Government Service Rules)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 21 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

Candidates must possess MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science / M.Sc. IT / B.Tech / B.E. (CS/IT) from a recognized University with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 05 years of relevant experience in GOI projects / PSUs / Industries / reputed private companies, or ODL/ERP modules of a university, result processing, exam workflows, networking cloud services, OR software application development in .NET CORE and deployment, OR database management. Desirable: working knowledge in open-source technologies (C#, Java, MSSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Linux/Windows Server Management, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core). Candidates must be bona fide domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Age Limit & Relaxations

As per J&K Government recruitment rules, candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age (relaxations applicable for reserved categories and in-service candidates as per UT rules).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (MCQ Format)

OfflineMerit Scored

Logic & Practical Skill Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is formulated through a three-tier 100-mark evaluation scheme conducted at the University campus:

  1. Written Test (50 Marks): Objective MCQ format covering programming concepts, data structures, DBMS, web development, software engineering, and core development tools.
  2. Logic / Skill Test (30 Marks): Practical problem-solving test comprising two technical tasks of 15 marks each.
  3. Interview (20 Marks): Personal interview for candidates shortlisted based on combined scores of the Written and Logic/Skill tests.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-I: Written Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per university norms

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Programming, Data Structures, DBMS, Web & Software Engineering3030
Industry Core Development, Modern Tools & Practices2020
Total5050
Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-II: Logic / Skill Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Practical Coding & System Implementation Tasks (2 Tasks x 15 Marks)230

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.

Technical software engineering and ERP management role at Cluster University of Srinagar's IT and Computer Centre at the Gogji Bagh campus. The Programmer leads the digital infrastructure supporting five constituent colleges (Amar Singh College, SP College, Govt College for Women MA Road, AAA Memorial Degree College Bemina, and IASE). Core responsibilities entail maintaining university ODL/ERP modules, online admission portals, examination workflow engines, student result tabulation, database recovery, and cloud server security. Involves high-intensity operational coordination during semester examination cycles and admission windows.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement on consolidated remuneration of ₹45,000/- per month. Appointment is purely temporary and does not confer any entitlement to regularization or permanent absorption in the university cadre.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual technical specialist position without automatic cadre promotion. However, 5+ years of verified university ERP and result automation experience is highly valued for permanent System Analyst, Programmer, or Assistant Director (IT) recruitments in JKPSC, University of Kashmir, Central University of Kashmir, and NIT Srinagar.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Domicile Restriction: Applications are invited strictly from domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir; non-domiciles are not eligible to apply.
  • Mandatory Dual Submission: Candidates must submit the online application form by 21-10-2026 (04:30 PM) AND ensure the physical hard copy with enclosures reaches the Registrar's office by 25-10-2026 (04:30 PM).
  • Extensive 5-Year Experience Ceiling: Requires a minimum of 5 years of verified experience in software development (.NET Core / DBMS / Cloud / University ERPs); applications lacking authentic experience certificates will be rejected.
  • Multi-stage Evaluation: Selection requires clearing both a 50-mark Written Test and a 30-mark Logic/Skill Test before qualifying for the 20-mark Interview.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated honorarium of ₹45,000/- per month.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹45,000/- per month. Purely on contractual/consolidated basis without conferring any right to permanent absorption.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of Cluster University of Srinagar at www.cusrinagar.edu.in.
  2. Navigate to the Recruitment / Online Application link and complete the registration.
  3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, experience, and J&K domicile details.
  4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- through the integrated online payment gateway.
  5. Submit the online form before 21-10-2026 (04:30 PM) and download the printed application form.
  6. Send the printed hard copy along with self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and J&K domicile certificate in an envelope superscribed 'Application for the position of Programmer' to: The Registrar, Cluster University of Srinagar, Gogji Bagh Campus, Srinagar - 190008 so as to reach on or before 25-10-2026 by 04:30 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- (Five hundred only) payable online via the University website portal.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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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.

Candidates must have an MCA, M.Sc. (CS/IT), or B.Tech/B.E. (CS/IT) with at least 55% marks, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, .NET Core, database administration, or university ERP/exam workflows.

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