JKPSC RECRUITMENT 2022 OF The Posts OF Assistant Professor(s)/ Librarian/ Physical Training Instructor In Govt. Degree Colleges in Higher Education Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Filling Up OF The Posts OF Assistant Professor(s)/ Librarian/ Physical Training Instructor In Govt. Degree Colleges in Higher Education Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Reference: Higher Education Department’s Letter No. HED-GAZ/85/2022-04 

Notification No: 15 - PSC (DR-P) OF 2022

Applications, through online mode, are invited from the applicants who are domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, possessing the prescribed Academic/Professional qualification and age for the post of Assistant Professor(s) / Librarian / PTI for Government College of Engineering & Technology in Higher Education Department, in terms of Jammu & Kashmir Government Engineering Colleges (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules of 2017, issued vide SRO 272 of 2017 dated 06-06-2017, “Jammu & Kashmir Probationer (Conduct of Service, Pay & Allowance) and Fixation of Tenure Rules, 2020” notified vide S.O. 192 of 2020 dated: 17.06.2020 and the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business and Procedure) Rules, 2021.

MOST IMPORTANT :

 (1)  The Application Form together with instructions for filling up the Application Forms will be available at the website of the Commission from 01.07.2022.

 (2)   Candidates are advised to go through the instructions and all the eligibility conditions prescribed for the post before filling the online Application Form. Candidates are advised to update their One Time Registration before filling the application Form.

 (3)   Last date for filling of online Application complete in all respects along with the requisite fee (online mode only) is 31.07.2022.

 (4)  The last date for receipt of online applications provided in the notification shall be the cut-o date for determining the eligibility as regards acquisition of Domicile Certi cates and educational and professional qualifications.

 (5)  The minimum and maximum age will however be reckoned with reference to 1st January, 2022

 (6)  Candidates can edit some of the fields in their online application form from 01.08.2022 to 03.08.2022. Instructions in this regard will be separately made available on the website.

 (7)  Candidates are not required to submit hard copies or any other documents to the Commission.

 (8)  Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection / inability to pay fee or failure to login to the online application portal on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.

2. Details of posts with category-wise breakup and Pay Scale are given as under

						EWS	ALC	PSP	OSC	Total
						EWS	ALC	PSP	OSC	Total
Item No.1.	Name of DisciplineEnglish	OM6	RBA2	SC1	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP1	OSC-	Total13
Item No.2.	Name of DisciplineFunctional English	OM2	RBA1	SC1	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total4
Item No.3.	Name of DisciplineEnglish Literature	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.4.	Name of DisciplinePhysics	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.5.	Name of DisciplineChemistry	OM6	RBA1	SC1	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP-	OSC-	Total11
Item No.6.	Name of DisciplineBotany	OM2	RBA1	SC1	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP	OSC	Total4
Item No.7.	Name of DisciplineComputer Application	OM7	RBA2	SC2	ST2	EWS1	ALC1	PSP1	OSC1	Total17
Item No.8.	Name of DisciplineStatistics	OM1	RBA1	SC1	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total3
Item No.9.	Name of DisciplineFood Science	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.10.	Name of DisciplineFood Science and quality Control	OM7	RBA2	SC2	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP1	OSC-	Total15
Item No.11.	Name of DisciplineFisheries	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.12.	Name of DisciplinePolitical Science	OM2	RBA-	SC-	ST1	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total3
Item No.13.	Name of DisciplinePunjabi	OM6	RBA1	SC1	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP-	OSC-	Total11
Item No.14.	Name of DisciplineSanskrit	OM1	RBA1	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total2
Item No.15.	Name of DisciplineDogri	OM3	RBA1	SC1	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total5
Item No.16.	Name of DisciplineHome Science	OM1	RBA1	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total2
Item No.17.	Name of DisciplineCommerce	OM2	RBA-	SC-	ST1	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total3
Item No.18.	Name of DisciplineMathematics	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST1	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total2
Item No.19.	Name of DisciplineGeology	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.20.	Name of DisciplineMusic (Instrument/Vocal)	OM6	RBA2	SC1	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP-	OSC-	Total12
Item No.21.	Name of DisciplineLIBRARIAN {PAY BAND = RS 15.600-39.100 + AGP. RS. 6000 PRE-REVISED}	OM6	RBA2	SC1	ST1	EWS1	ALC1	PSP1	OSC-	Total13
Item No.22.	Name of DisciplinePHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR {PAY BAND = RS 15.600-39.100 + AGP. RS. 6000 PRE-REVISED)	OM1	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total1
Item No.Total	Name of Discipline-	OM-	RBA-	SC-	ST-	EWS-	ALC-	PSP-	OSC-	Total126

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3. Prescribed Qualification :

(a)  Assistant Professor

S. No.	Name of the discipline	Qualification
1	Mathematics	a) Good academic record as de ned by the concerned university with at least 55% marks {50% excluding any grace marks, in case of Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe/Di erently-abled {Physically and Visually di erently abled) Categories/Ph. D degree holders, who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September 1991. } or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed at the Masters’ Degree level in the relevant subject from an India University, or an equiva- lent degree from an accredited foreign University.
		b) The candidate must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by the UGC, CSIR/AIU. c) The candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D egree in accordance with the University Grants Commission Minimum Standards and Procedure for the award of Ph.D Degrees Regulations), 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility conditions of NET/SLET/SET. d) NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Master’s Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
2	Bio Med. Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
3	Bio Technology Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
4	Food Engg & Technology col 2	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
5	Civil Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
6	Computer Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
7	Comp. Science & Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
8	Comp. Sc & IT	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
9	Electronics & Communication Engg	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
10	Electrical & Electronics	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
11	Electrical Engg.	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree.
12	Mathematical Engineering	B.E/B. Tech and Master’s degree in relevant branch with rst class or equivalent either in B.E/B. Tech or Master’s degree

(b)  Librarian

a)  Good Academic record with knowledge of Computerization of Library, having at least 55% marks {50%, excluding any grace marks, in case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently-abled (Physical and Visually differently-abled) Categories/Ph. D degree holders, who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September 1991} or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, at the Master’s Degree level Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional degree from an Indian/Accredited foreign University.

b)  The candidate must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by the UGC, CSIR/AIU. The candidates who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degrees Regulations), 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET.

(c)  Physical Training Instructor

a)  A Master’s Degree in Physical Education or Masters Degree in Sports Science with at least 55% marks [50% excluding any grace marks, in case of Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribe Differently abled (Physically and Visually differently-abled) Categories/Ph.D. degree holders, who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September 1991] or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed with a consistently good academic record.

b)  Has represented the University/College at the inter-university/collegiate competition or the State and/or national championship.

c)  The candidate must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by the UGC/CS1R/AIU.

d)  Passed the physical fitness test as per standards prescribed here under:

I)  NORMS FOR MEN:

• 12 Minute Run /Walk test
• Up to 30 years of age 1800 metre
• Up to 40 years of age 1500 metre
• Up to 45 years of age 1200 metre

ii)  NORMS FOR WOMEN

• 8 Minute Run/Walk test
• Up to 30 years of age 1000 metre
• Up to 40 years of age 800 metre
• Up to 45 years of age 600 metre

Provided that a candidate who is required to undertake the physical fitness test shall produce a medical certificate certifying to the effect that he/she is medically fit for undertaking such test, before actually undertaking the said test.

4)   Age as on 1st January 2022

The prescribed age for candidates belonging to Open Merit (OM) & various Reserved Categories is as follows:-

S.NO	CATEGORY	AGE LIMIT	NOT BORN AFTER	NOT BORN BEFORE
1	OM	40	01.01.2004	01.01.1982
2	RBA/SC/ST/ EWS	43	01.01.2004	01.01.1979
3	IN SERVICE CANDIDATE	40	01.01.2004	01.01.1982

Note: "One Time" age relaxation" shall be granted to the over-aged candidates who had earlier applied for these posts and were within the age limit, as per the advertisement Noti cation issued at the time but have in the meantime crossed the upper age limit, if he/she applies for the said post(s) in pursuance to fresh notification and also need not to pay any fee afresh.

5)   Reservation

i) A candidate seeking his/her consideration under a Reserved Category must ensure that he/she possesses a valid requisite Category certificate on the cut-off date.

ii) The candidature will be provisional till the genuineness of the reserved category certificate is verified by the Appointing Authority.

iii) Candidates may note that in case a claim for reservation is made on the basis of a false/fake/fraudulent certificate, he/she shall be debarred from participation in the selection process conducted by the J&K Public Service Commission, in addition to any other penal action as may be deemed appropriate.

6)   Domicile

The candidate should be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The candidate must possess the Domicile Certi cate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format. The certificate issued after the last date prescribed for submission of online application form shall not be entertained.

7)   Centre of interview

Interview of candidates will be held at the headquarters of the J&K PSC i.e. Solina, Srinagar or Resham Garh Colony, Bakshi Nagar Jammu.

8)   Requisite Fee

After successful submission of the online application form, the candidate will be required to deposit requisite fee through online mode. The amount of fee to be paid is given below:

• General Category = Rs. 1000.00
• Reserved Categories = Rs. 500.00
• PHC Candidates = Nil.

Note:

i. The application Form submitted without deposition of the fee, which gets substantiated through reflection of the same on the application form, shall be treated as incomplete and candidature shall be deemed to have been rejected without any notice. No representation against such rejection shall be entertained. 

ii. Submission of multiple applications by way of prefixing Mr/Ms or through generation of multiple User ID's or any other mode, followed by either non¬payment of fee particulars or fee particulars (TID) of one application (RID) being mentioned against another application with a different RID would lead to rejection of the online application. The applicants who are submitting multiple applications should note that only the applications with higher Registration ID (RID) number shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID number. Besides strict disciplinary action shall be taken including the cancellation of candidature and debarment for future examinations of J&K PSC will be taken against such applicants.

9)   Documents to be uploaded

While filling the online application form the applicants are requested to upload the documents as per details given bellow:-

Documents (Mandatory):-

1. Date of birth certificate (secondary School/Matric Certi cate)

2. Domicile Certi cate of the UT of J&K.

3. Graduation Degree along with consolidated Marks Card (s) up to 05 leaves.

4. PG Degree certificate along with Consolidated marks card up to 05 leaves.

5. NET/SET/SLHT/PhD (one of the three)

Documents (Mandatory if claiming benefit under that category):-

1. Category Certificate. 01 leaf

2. Disability certificate.

3. In-service certificate signed by HOD.

Following document for which the candidate is claiming weightage as per J&K (Business and Procedure) Rules, 2021:-

1. M.Phil certificate along with result Notification

2. Ph. D degree

3. JRF Certificate (NET+JRF)

4. Experience Certificates, as per format-up to 05 Ivs.

5. "C" Certi cate in NCC activities. 01 leaf

6. List of Publications of books as 1st and 2nd Authors as per format.

7. Gold Medal Certificate for overall first position in the prescribed qualification. 01 leaf

8. List of Research papers as I/II or corresponding author as per format.

9. Post-Doctorate Certificate minimum 1 year.

It may be noted that no further opportunity to upload any document shall be provided hereafter and action under rules including rejection of application/candidature will be taken. While uploading the documents, the following guidelines, wherever applicable, shall also be kept in view before claiming weightage on such parameters:-

i. The weightage available for the Gold Medal(s) shall be for securing the overall first position in the minimum prescribed qualification. In case the convocation for the award of Gold Medal has not been convened, a certificate from the competent authority shall be uploaded to the effect that he/she is entitled to Gold Medal for securing overall lst position in the prescribed qualification and shall be awarded the same in the convocation of the University/Institute.

ii. Foreign Degree shall only be entertained if equivalence Certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is made available.

iii. Post-Doc Experience at different Fellowships / Institutions shall not be clubbed to obtain a minimum period of 1 year i.e. a candidate should have spent at least one year in a single post-doc Fellowship.

iv. Post-Doc Certificate issued by the institution awarding the fellowship alone shall be accepted. No certificate issued by any other authority shall be accepted. The Post-doc certificate should be accompanied with a copy of the duly accepted thesis/Dissertation pertaining to the Post-Doc work and assessment of the same shall be the domain of the Subject Expert. Post-Doc certificate issued by a foreign institution shall only be accepted if the institution recognition certificate issued by AIU also accompanies the Post-Doc Certi cate. The recognition certificate should have been issued before the date of interview.

10)   Scheme of Selection/Criteria for the post of Assistant Professor

The selection shall be made in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021. Candidates are especially advised to acquaint themselves with the Provisions of Rule 45 (i) of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.

11)   Scheme of Selection/Criteria for the post of Librarian

The selection shall be made in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021. Candidates are especially advised to acquaint themselves with the Provisions of Rule 45 (i) (b) of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.

12)   Scheme of Selection/Criteria for the post of PTI

The selection shall be made in accordance with the provisions laid in J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021. Candidates are especially advised to acquaint themselves with the provision of Rule 45 (ii) of J&K Public Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 2021.

Note:

The weightage on account of being outstanding persons shall be in terms of S.O 12 dated 06-01-2022, which is applicable to the outstanding sports persons against Gazetted posts carrying pay scale of Rs. 47,600-1,51,100 (level-8) only. Where the pay scale is higher, the allottable marks shall be less by 1 mark.

13)  Guidelines given below shall be followed while assessing candidate's special attributes etc. claimed by them under this rule:

a) the weightage available for the Gold Medals(s) is for securing the overall first position in the minimum prescribed qualification;

b) The weightage for original Research material published in the academic journals mentioned in sub-rule l(iii) and 2(d)(i) shall be subject to the following conditions:

i. The criteria for journal shall be that it should be specialty journal recognized in the UGC-CARE list. 

ii. The assessment of the publications shall be made by the Expert(s) dependent upon the quality, impact factor and extent of contribution of the candidate as, first, second and corresponding author. 

iii. Posters, case reports, abstracts and popular articles shall not count for weightage. 

iv. The research article must have been published before the cut-off date as determined under Rule 19. Manuscripts accepted unconditionally for publication before the cut-o date shall be granted weightage, if otherwise fit for such consideration. 

v. The publication/research article should be discipline special and related to the subject of which the interview is being held.

c) credit for books published by the candidate shall be only for such books as are assessed by the expert to be relevant to the subject and of a level where the book can be accepted as a reference material at least at the level of the minimum qualification for the post;

d) Foreign degree shall only be entertained if equivalence certificate is issued by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and submitted by the candidate;

In the interview, the candidates will be asked questions on matters of general interest and matters related to the post for which he is interviewed. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service. The interview test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.

14)   Important instructions regarding  filling up of online applications are given herein below:

a) Candidates are required to apply online through the website of the Commission i.e. http://www.jkpsc.nic.in. No other means/ mode of application shall be accepted.

b) Candidates are first required to go to the JKPSC website www.jkpsc.nic.in and click on the link "One Time Registration" or click on Login menu if you have already created your profile with the JKPSC.

c) After logging into your account, candidates are required to fill all the requisite fields of One Time Registration (OTR) i.e. personal information, contact information & educational qualification, service details etc.

d) The candidate shall also be required to upload the image of the date stamped recent passport size color photograph and signature. The photograph should not be taken earlier than 01.01.2022.

e) Size of the photograph (passport size) and signature must be between 10 kB to 20 kB in *.jpeg or *jpg only.

1) After successful submission of all the details in your OTR account, check the eligibility conditions as mentioned in the advertisement notification before applying for the post.

g) On Clicking on the "show examination" a window will appear on your computer screen. Select the month of the advertisement notification for which you want to apply, a link(s) for the post(s) will appear on the computer screen.

h) An "APPLY" button is shown against the respective post and the candidates will click on the APPLY button against the post he/she is eligible.

i) On clicking "APPLY" button, an instruction window will appear. Candidates should read instructions carefully before clicking on "APPLY" button at the bottom of the webpage.

j) On clicking "APPLY" button, the system will display all facts/particulars that a candidate may have mentioned while filling up the necessary fields of his/her OTR account. Candidate shall fill up the remaining required fields in the application form and accept the declaration thereof.

k) Once the candidate is satisfied about the correctness of the filled in details, then, he or she may click on "SUBMIT" button to finally push the data into the server with a successful submission report.

1) On successful submission of the basic details, the candidates will be required to pay the online fee and uploading of the documents, for final submission of the online application form.

m) Candidates can pay the requisite fee through online mode in the "SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS" menu in your account.

n) After successful payment of the fee, the fee status will get reflected on the Online Application form. Candidates can check the fee status by clicking on the Print Application Button in the submitted Applications menu in your JKPSC account. In case the payment status shows either "not submitted or under processing or status has not been reflected on your submitted application form", candidates(s) are advised to contact the JKPSC office at Solina Srinagar/Resham Ghar Colony Jammu immediately for clarification. Further where the online fee is paid through other service providers the candidate must ensure that not only the amount of fee is debited from his/service provider's Account but also credited into the official account of JKPSC.

o) After successful submission of the fee, the candidates will be required to upload requisite documents as specified in the advertisement/application form.

p) The candidate would be able to get the printout of his/her submitted application only after the payment of the requisite fee and uploading of requisite documents.

q) Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No other mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and such applications would be rejected.

15)   Editing of the online application form

Candidates who have successfully submitted the online application form along with the requisite fee will be allowed to edit some of the fields in their submitted online application form within three days after the cut-o date i.e. from 20.07.2022 to 22.07.2022. Detailed instruction in this regard will be made available on the website.

16)   Action against candidates found guilty of misconduct.

Candidates are advised not to furnish any particulars that are false or suppress any material information. A candidate who is, or has been, declared by the Commission, to be guilty of:

i. obtaining by wrongful support his/her candidature by any means, or 

ii. impersonating, or

iii. procuring impersonation by any person, or

iv. submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with or 

v. making statements which are incorrect, or false or suppressing material information, or 

vi. resorting to any other irregular or improper means in connection with his/her

candidature for the selection, or 

vii. using unfair means during the interview, or 

viii. misbehaving in any other manner in the interview, or 

ix. harassing or doing bodily harm to the sta employed by the commission for the conduct of their test, or 

x. attempting to commit or, as the case may be, abetting the commission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clauses may, in addition to the specified actions given below render the candidate liable to criminal prosecution.

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from selection for which he/she is a candidate, and/or

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period:-

(i) By the Commission from any selection held by them. 

(ii) By the Union Territory Government from any employment under them, and

(c) if he/she is already in service under Government, disciplinary action can be taken against his/her under the appropriate rules.

FREQUENTLY  ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

1. How to apply?

Visit the official website of JKPSC i,e. http://jkpsc.nic.in/ Click on apply link as per your Post and Apply.

2. Which exams are conducted by JKPSC?

JKPSC conducts only Gazetted Level Post Exams like: Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS), Range Officers, Assistant Director, Assistant Professor, Lecturer etc.

3. Who is the present Chairman of JKPSC?

Satish Chandra (IAS)

4. Is KAS still in J&K?

Yes, it is known by the name JKAS (Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Services)