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SSJU Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 90 Teaching and Non Teaching Posts
📍 Uttarakhand📅 Posted: 12 Feb 2026🔔 Available Soon
Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU), Almora, a prominent state university in Uttarakhand established in 2020, has released a major recruitment notification numbered 01/Teaching Rec/4039-4048/Karmik/2026 dated 10 February 2026 for 90 teaching and non-teaching positions. This extensive recruitment drive offers outstanding career opportunities for academicians, researchers, and administrative professionals across various disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Engineering, Physical Education, and Library Science. Named after the legendary freedom fighter and social reformer Soban Singh Jeena, the university is committed to providing quality higher education in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand while preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Himalayas.
SSJU Almora was established by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly with the vision of creating a center of academic excellence in the hill regions, making higher education accessible to students from remote mountainous areas. The university operates multiple constituent colleges and affiliated institutions spread across Almora district and neighboring areas. The campus, situated in the scenic Kumaon hills at an altitude of about 1,638 meters, provides an ideal environment for teaching, learning, and research. The university has been growing rapidly, expanding its academic programs, research initiatives, and infrastructure facilities. This recruitment represents a significant step in strengthening the university's academic foundation by attracting talented faculty members and efficient administrative staff.
The current recruitment encompasses 90 positions distributed across three main categories: Professor positions (pay level 14), Associate Professor positions (pay level 13A), Assistant Professor positions (pay level 10), Assistant Librarian (pay level 10), and various non-teaching administrative posts. The teaching positions cover diverse departments including English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Commerce, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Geography, Computer Science, Education, Physical Education, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and several others. Each position requires specific educational qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 and University Statutes, with emphasis on academic excellence, research publications, teaching experience, and commitment to higher education.
Selected faculty members will receive attractive salary packages as per the 7th Pay Commission pay scales ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month (depending on position and experience) along with allowances including HRA (24% for Almora), DA (as applicable), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Uttarakhand government rules. The university offers excellent opportunities for academic growth, research funding, participation in conferences, and collaborative research with national and international institutions. Faculty members also enjoy benefits like Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and residential accommodation subject to availability. The selection process will be conducted transparently following UGC norms and university regulations, ensuring equal opportunities for all eligible candidates. Interested candidates meeting the prescribed qualifications and experience criteria are encouraged to apply offline by submitting hard copies of application forms along with required documents to the university office before the deadline of 02 March 2026.
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📅 Important Dates
<h3>Important Dates for SSJU Recruitment 2026</h3><table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event</strong></td><td><strong>Date</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Official Advertisement Release Date</td><td>10 February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Application Form Availability</td><td>From 11 February 2026 (on university website and office)</td></tr><tr><td>Start Date for Application Submission</td><td>11 February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Last Date for Submission of Application</td><td>02 March 2026 (by 5:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td>Mode of Submission</td><td>Offline - By post or hand delivery at University Office</td></tr><tr><td>Scrutiny of Applications</td><td>03 March - 15 March 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Display of Eligible Candidates List</td><td>18 March 2026 (on university website and notice board)</td></tr><tr><td>Presentation/Lecture Demonstration</td><td>To be notified to shortlisted candidates (tentatively late March 2026)</td></tr><tr><td>Interview Dates</td><td>To be announced separately for each department/post</td></tr><tr><td>Final Selection List Declaration</td><td>April 2026 (tentative)</td></tr><tr><td>Joining of Selected Candidates</td><td>As per appointment orders</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Important Instructions:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Applications sent by Speed Post/Registered Post:</strong> Must reach the university office on or before 02 March 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after this date and time will not be accepted</li><li><strong>Hand Delivery:</strong> Candidates can personally submit applications at the Registrar Office, SSJU Almora during office hours (10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday) on or before 02 March 2026</li><li>Envelope containing application must be super-scribed: <strong>"APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____________ (mention post name)"</strong></li><li>University will not be responsible for postal delays; candidates are advised to send applications well in advance</li><li>No individual communication regarding receipt of application will be sent; candidates can check status on university website</li><li>All further communications regarding interview schedule, venue, and selection will be published on university website only</li><li>Candidates must regularly check official website <a href="https://www.ssju.ac.in" target="_blank">www.ssju.ac.in</a> for updates</li></ul>
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💰 Application Fee
<h3>Application Fee for SSJU Recruitment 2026</h3><table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Application Fee</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>General / OBC / EWS Candidates</td><td>Rs. 1000/-</td></tr><tr><td>SC / ST Candidates</td><td>Rs. 500/-</td></tr><tr><td>PwD Candidates (All Categories)</td><td>Rs. 500/-</td></tr><tr><td>Women Candidates</td><td>Rs. 500/-</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Mode of Fee Payment:</strong></p><ul><li>Application fee must be paid through <strong>Demand Draft (DD)</strong> only</li><li>DD should be drawn in favor of <strong>"Registrar, Soban Singh Jeena University"</strong> payable at <strong>Almora</strong></li><li>DD must be drawn from any Nationalized Bank or Scheduled Bank</li><li>Write your Name, Post Applied For, and Contact Number on the reverse side of the DD</li><li>Attach the original DD with the application form</li><li><strong>Cash, Cheque, Online transfer, or NEFT/RTGS will NOT be accepted</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Important Instructions:</strong></p><ul><li>Application fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances</li><li>Applications without proper fee payment or with incorrect DD details will be summarily rejected</li><li>Candidates applying for multiple posts must pay separate application fees for each post</li><li>DD should be recent (issued within 1 month of application submission)</li><li>Keep a photocopy of DD for your records</li></ul>
👤 Age Limit Details
<h3>Age Limit for SSJU Recruitment 2026</h3><table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><thead><tr><th>Position</th><th>Age Limit</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Professor</td><td>No upper age limit</td></tr><tr><td>Associate Professor</td><td>No upper age limit</td></tr><tr><td>Assistant Professor</td><td>No upper age limit</td></tr><tr><td>Assistant Librarian</td><td>No upper age limit</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Teaching Administrative Posts</td><td>40-45 years (post-specific, relaxable for reserved categories)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Age Relaxation for Non-Teaching Posts:</strong></p><table border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0"><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Relaxation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>SC/ST Candidates</td><td>5 years</td></tr><tr><td>OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)</td><td>3 years</td></tr><tr><td>PwD (Persons with Disabilities)</td><td>10 years</td></tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen</td><td>As per Government rules (service period + 3 years)</td></tr><tr><td>Uttarakhand Domicile</td><td>5 years additional for state residents (as per state policy)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Age Calculation Date:</strong> Candidate's age will be calculated as on <strong>02 March 2026</strong> (closing date for application).</p><p><strong>Important Information:</strong></p><ul><li>As per UGC Regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments, there is no upper age limit for direct recruitment to teaching positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) in universities and colleges</li><li>This no-age-limit provision ensures experienced professionals and researchers can enter academia at any stage of their career</li><li>For non-teaching administrative positions, upper age limits are prescribed as per university service rules</li><li>Age proof document: 10th/High School certificate showing Date of Birth will be considered final</li><li>Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit valid certificates issued by competent authority</li></ul>
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
<h3>Educational Qualification as per UGC Regulations 2018</h3><h4>For Professor Position:</h4><ul><li>Ph.D degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline</li><li>Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor AND/OR research experience at equivalent level in university/research institution/industry</li><li>Published work demonstrating continuing contribution to knowledge: minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals as books and/or research/policy papers</li><li>Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology-mediated teaching learning process</li><li>Evidence of having successfully guided doctoral students and research students</li><li>Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores as per UGC criteria (minimum required score from Category III)</li><li>Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (First Class for Engineering/Technology)</li></ul><h4>For Associate Professor Position:</h4><ul><li>Ph.D degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016</li><li>Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade in point scale wherever grading system is followed) in relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university</li><li>Minimum 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/Industry (excluding period of Ph.D research with evidence of published work)</li><li>Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, technology-mediated teaching learning process</li><li>Minimum API score as prescribed by UGC from Categories I, II, and III</li><li>For professional disciplines like Engineering, Law, Pharmacy: Relevant professional experience may be considered</li></ul><h4>For Assistant Professor Position:</h4><ul><li>Master's Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from accredited foreign university</li><li><strong>AND one of the following:</strong><ul><li>Candidates must have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET OR</li><li>Ph.D degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 and their amendments (NET exemption applicable for such candidates)</li></ul></li><li><strong>For Engineering/Technology disciplines:</strong><ul><li>First Class B.E/B.Tech AND First Class M.Tech/M.E in relevant branch</li><li>GATE qualification OR Ph.D in relevant discipline</li></ul></li><li><strong>For Law:</strong><ul><li>LLM with minimum 55% marks from recognized university</li><li>NET/Ph.D as per Bar Council of India norms</li></ul></li><li><strong>For Pharmacy:</strong><ul><li>M.Pharm in relevant specialization with 55% marks</li><li>GATE/GPAT qualification OR Ph.D</li></ul></li></ul><h4>For Assistant Librarian Position:</h4><ul><li>Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade</li><li>NET/SLET in Library & Information Science OR Ph.D in Library/Information Science</li><li>Knowledge of computerization of library, Library Management Software, Digital Libraries</li><li>Desirable: Knowledge of latest trends in library automation, institutional repositories, open access resources</li></ul><h4>For Non-Teaching Administrative Posts:</h4><ul><li><strong>Administrative Officer:</strong> Master's Degree with 55% marks + 5 years administrative experience in university/government organization</li><li><strong>Accounts Officer:</strong> M.Com/MBA (Finance) with 55% marks + Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (ICWA) qualification preferred + 3 years experience</li><li><strong>Assistant Registrar:</strong> Master's Degree with 55% + 3 years administrative experience in university/college</li><li><strong>Other posts:</strong> As per detailed advertisement and University Statutes</li></ul><p><strong>Important Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates (50% instead of 55%)</li><li>NET/SLET/SET requirement waived for candidates awarded Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016</li><li>All qualifications must be from UGC recognized universities or AICTE/ICAR/PCI approved institutions</li><li>Foreign degrees must have equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU)</li><li>Experience certificate must clearly indicate designation, duration, and nature of work</li></ul>
📊 Vacancy Details
Recruitment Information
Details
University Name
Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU), Almora, Uttarakhand
Established
2020 (State University)
Named After
Soban Singh Jeena - Freedom Fighter and Social Reformer of Kumaon
Advertisement Number
01/Teaching Rec/4039-4048/Karmik/2026
Total Vacancies
90 Posts (Teaching and Non-Teaching)
Post Categories
Teaching: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian Non-Teaching: Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, Assistant Registrar, Other Administrative Posts
Departments/Subjects
Arts: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Psychology Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Computer Science Commerce & Management: Commerce, Business Administration, Banking & Finance Professional: Education, Physical Education, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Home Science, Library Science, Journalism & Mass Communication Engineering: Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication
HRA (24% for Almora), DA (as per current rates), Transport Allowance, and other allowances as per Uttarakhand Govt rules
Other Benefits
Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Residential Accommodation (subject to availability), Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Medical Leave as per rules
Job Type
Permanent / Regular
Work Location
Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora and affiliated colleges in Almora district, Uttarakhand
Educational Qualification
Teaching Posts: Master's Degree (55%) + NET/SLET/SET OR Ph.D (as per UGC Regulations 2018) Associate Professor: Ph.D + 8 years experience Professor: Ph.D + 10 years experience + 10 publications Non-Teaching: Post-specific (generally Master's Degree + relevant experience)
Age Limit
Teaching Positions: No upper age limit (as per UGC norms) Non-Teaching Positions: 40-45 years (post-wise with relaxations)
The application form is available in the annexure of the notification
Download and take printout of the prescribed application form on A4 size paper
Alternatively, obtain the application form from University Registrar Office, SSJU Almora
Step 2: Fill Application Form
Fill the application form neatly in your own handwriting using black/blue pen (or type and take printout)
Provide following information accurately:
Section A - Post Applied For: Mention exact post name, department, subject, and advertisement number
Section B - Personal Details: Full name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, gender, category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS), PwD status, nationality, marital status
Section C - Contact Information: Complete postal address with PIN code, permanent address, mobile number, alternative number, email ID
Section D - Educational Qualifications: Starting from 10th onwards, provide details of all degrees/diplomas with board/university name, year of passing, subjects, marks obtained, percentage, division/class. Create a table format.
Section E - NET/SLET/GATE/Ph.D Details: Qualification type, roll number, year, score/percentage (attach scorecard/certificate copy)
Section F - Teaching/Research Experience: Designation, institution name, duration (from-to), nature of appointment (regular/contract/adhoc), total years and months
Section G - Research Publications: List all research papers, books, chapters published with complete citation (Title, Journal Name, Volume, Issue, Pages, Year, ISSN). Attach first page copies.
Section H - Research Guidance: Number of Ph.D and M.Phil students guided/guiding
Section I - Academic Performance Indicator (API) Scores: Self-assessed API scores as per UGC format from Categories I, II, and III
Section J - Additional Information: Awards, fellowships, seminars attended, projects completed, patents, any other achievements
Sign and date the application form at designated places
Step 3: Paste Photograph
Paste one recent passport-size color photograph (not older than 3 months) at the designated space on first page
Write your name and date on the backside of photograph before pasting
Photograph should have white background with clear face visible
Avoid sunglasses or caps
Step 4: Arrange Application Fee
Obtain Demand Draft of required amount (Rs. 1000/- or Rs. 500/- as applicable)
DD should be in favor of "Registrar, Soban Singh Jeena University"
DD must be payable at Almora
Write your Name, Post Applied For, Mobile Number on the reverse of DD
Attach the original DD with application form (do not staple on DD; use paper clip)
Step 5: Prepare Supporting Documents
Attach self-attested (signed) photocopies of the following documents in the same order:
10th Certificate and Mark Sheet
12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
Bachelor's Degree Certificate and all semester/year mark sheets
Master's Degree Certificate and all semester/year mark sheets
M.Phil/Ph.D Degree Certificate and provisional certificate
Ph.D Award Letter from University
NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT Scorecard or certificate
All Experience Certificates (with joining and relieving orders)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) from competent authority
PwD Certificate (if applicable) from Medical Board showing minimum 40% disability