JKPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

JKPSC is hiring 4 Lecturer posts for the Department of Skill Development in Jammu and Kashmir. If you have a Bachelor's degree with 55% marks in the relevant engineering or food technology discipline, you can apply online. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 31 May 2026. You must be a domicile of J&K UT, and the age limit is normally up to 40 years.

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued Notification No. 08-PSC (DR-P) of 2026 dated 28 April 2026 for Gazetted vacancies in the Department of Skill Development. The posts are for Lecturer-I (Engineering) and Lecturer-II (Non-Engineering) disciplines under direct recruitment quota. The online form is available from 1 May 2026, and a correction/edit window is available from 1 June to 3 June 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Lecturer-I (Engineering) - Electrical Engineering: 1 post
• Lecturer-I (Engineering) - Electronics & Communication Engineering: 1 post
• Lecturer-I (Engineering) - Civil Engineering: 1 post
• Lecturer-II (Non-Engineering) - Food Technology: 1 post

Total: 4 posts. Reservation will follow the category break-up shown in the official JKPSC notification.

Who Can Apply?

For Engineering Lecturer-I Posts

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology with 55% marks in the appropriate branch or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• Relevant branches: Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

For Food Technology Lecturer-II

• First preference: Bachelor's degree with 55% marks in the appropriate branch/discipline from a recognised institution or university.
• Second preference: Bachelor's degree in Arts / Science / Commerce with first class diploma in the relevant discipline.
• Third preference: First class diploma in the appropriate branch/discipline from a recognised institution.

• Domicile: You must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir UT.
• Cut-off: Your qualification and certificates must be valid by 31 May 2026.

Age Limit

• Open Merit candidates can apply up to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Reserved category candidates can apply up to 43 years where applicable under J&K rules.
• Physically Challenged candidates can apply up to 42 years.
• In-service / Government candidates can apply up to 40 years as per the notification.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 1,200
• Reserved Category: Rs. 700
• Physically Challenged Candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only after submitting the application form.

Selection Process

The selection will be handled by JKPSC under its Business and Procedure Rules. The notification says the written examination is tentatively planned for August 2026.

1. Written Examination: JKPSC will conduct the exam at Jammu and Srinagar centres. The syllabus is available on the JKPSC website.
2. Document Verification: You must produce the downloaded online application form and original certificates when JKPSC calls you.
3. Final Selection: JKPSC will prepare the result as per the applicable recruitment rules and reservation rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the JKPSC portal at jkpsc.nic.in.
2. Update or create your One Time Registration profile before filling the form.
3. Log in and choose the relevant Direct Recruitment post for this notification.
4. Fill in personal details, qualification details, service details, and category details.
5. Upload your recent date-stamped photograph, signature, and mandatory documents.
6. Pay the application fee online after submission.
7. Submit the form before 31 May 2026 and keep a printout for document verification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee: 31 May 2026
• Application Edit Window: 1 June to 3 June 2026
• Tentative Written Exam: August 2026
• Admit Card: About two weeks before the exam

• Teach diploma-level engineering or food technology subjects in the assigned institute
• Prepare lesson plans, practical sessions, assignments, and internal assessments
• Guide students during laboratory work, workshop activity, and project work
• Keep academic records, attendance, and evaluation reports updated
• Follow curriculum, safety rules, and department instructions during classes
• Assist with examinations, document verification, and institute-level academic work