SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has invited applications from eminent agricultural scientists and academicians for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), with November 27, 2026, set as the deadline for submission.
According to an advertisement issued by the Agriculture Production Department, the Lieutenant Governor has constituted a Selection Committee to recommend a panel of suitable candidates for the position.
The Vice-Chancellor will be appointed on a tenure basis for a period not exceeding three years or until attaining the age of 65, whichever is earlier. Applicants must not be more than 62 years of age on the closing date of applications.
As per the prescribed eligibility criteria, candidates must be distinguished scientists or academicians holding a PhD in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences or related fields, with more than 10 years of experience as a professor or in an equivalent position in a reputed academic organisation.
Applicants must also have at least three years of administrative experience in handling the affairs of a university or national institution as Dean, Joint Director, Director or in an equivalent position. Alternatively, five years of experience as Head of Department, Head of Division or in an equivalent position in a reputed academic organisation is required.
The advertisement further requires candidates to have at least 20 research publications in peer-reviewed national or international journals, including books, along with demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience in financial management, revenue generation, planning, fiscal control and developing national and international collaborations has been listed as desirable.
The selection committee will also give preference to candidates with experience in university statutory bodies, accreditation procedures, quality assessment, guiding postgraduate and PhD students, and international academic exposure.
Eligible candidates have been asked to submit their applications through email only to Additional Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, Sahil Jandyal (JKAS), at sahiljandyal.kas\@jk.gov.in, by or before November 27, 2026.
The application must include a detailed CV or bio-data containing personal particulars, educational qualifications, area of specialisation, service record, date of appointment as professor or equivalent, administrative positions held, research publications and details of postgraduate and PhD scholars guided, along with supporting documents.
The advertisement states that applications received after the deadline will not be considered and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
The selection committee may call only shortlisted candidates for personal interaction based on their suitability. It has also reserved the right to withdraw the position or cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason.
Further details are available on the department’s official website, apd.jk.gov.in.
