Temporary/Contractual Post - Interview on 12 August 2026, Reporting by 9:30 AM Sharp
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has announced a walk-in interview for the position of Assistant Professor in the discipline of Mathematics and Statistics, on a temporary and contractual basis. This is a good opportunity for well-qualified and experienced candidates looking for a teaching position at a reputed university in Jammu & Kashmir.
Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Mathematics & Statistics) |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary & Contractual |
| Date & Time for Reporting | 12 August 2026, 9:30 A.M. |
| Venue | AB Committee |
Important: Candidates reporting after 9:30 A.M. on the scheduled date will not be permitted to appear for the interview, under any circumstances. Punctuality is critical here — plan to arrive well before time.
Eligibility Criteria
Discipline: Statistics & Mathematics
A. Educational Qualification
(i) A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
(ii) In addition to the above, candidates must have cleared one of the following:
'NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET, or Hold a Ph.D. degree, awarded in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 (and their subsequent amendments) — in which case NET/SLET/SET is exempted.
Note on Ph.D. candidates registered before 11 July 2009: Such candidates are governed by the provisions of the then-existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the institution that awarded the degree, and are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement for appointment as Assistant Professor, subject to fulfilment of the following conditions:
1 The Ph.D. degree was awarded in a regular mode.
2 The Ph.D. thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners.
3 An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted.
4 The candidate has published two research papers from their Ph.D. work, of which at least one is in a refereed journal.
5 The candidate has presented at least two papers based on their Ph.D. work at conferences/seminars sponsored, funded, or supported by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or a similar agency.
Fulfilment of these five conditions must be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the awarding institution.
Why This Matters
This walk-in interview offers a faster route into a teaching role compared to standard online recruitment cycles, since candidates can appear directly on the reporting date without a prior application process — provided they meet the eligibility criteria and bring the required documents and certifications with them.
Quick Checklist Before You Go
• Confirm you meet the qualification (Master's with 55%) and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.-with-exemption criteria.
• If applying under the Ph.D. exemption route, carry the Registrar/Dean certification confirming fulfilment of all five conditions.
• Arrive at the AB Committee Room well before 9:30 A.M. on 12 August 2026 — late arrivals will not be permitted entry.
• Carry all original certificates and testimonials, along with photocopies, as is standard practice for walk-in interviews (candidates are advised to also check the official SMVDU notification/website for any additional document requirements).
Candidates are advised to verify the complete original notification on the official SMVDU website before attending the interview, in case of any additional instructions regarding documents, application forms, or format-specific requirements.
