IUST Kashmir Programme Manager Recruitment 2026: 4 Posts at Rs 47,000 per Month

Postgraduates with experience in governance, public policy, consulting or infrastructure projects have a contract opportunity in Kashmir. The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, is engaging 4 Programme Managers for its Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis (CGGPA) at a consolidated Rs 47,000 per month. The online application window closes on 1 October 2026 and hard copies are due by 5 October 2026, so here are the full details.

IUST Kashmir Programme Manager Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Candidates with a Master’s degree in one of the listed disciplines and at least 3 years of relevant experience can apply. Qualification and experience are counted as on the last date of application. Those with a PG degree from a foreign university must attach an AIU equivalence certificate.

Educational Qualification

• Programme Manager: Master’s degree from a recognized university/institution in Engineering, Public Policy, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Data Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Development Studies or Social Work.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in government agencies/consulting assignments and project implementation, governance projects, engineering and infrastructure projects, digital transformation initiatives, or consulting projects in think tanks.

Age Limit

No age limit is mentioned in the advertisement.

Application Fee

Salary

Selection Process

• Selection in the ratio 60:20:20 – academic merit, relevant experience and interview.
• Postgraduate qualification: up to 60 marks, pro-rata on PG percentage.
• Relevant experience: 2 marks per completed year, up to 20 marks (proportionate marks for 6 months to under 1 year).
• Personal interview before the Selection Committee: 20 marks.
• If applicants are many, shortlisting is done on the combined PG and experience score.
• Interview date and place are informed through the university website/email.
• No TA/DA for the interview; the engagement order is issued only after a satisfactory character and antecedents report.

Documents Required

• Printed online application form
• Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
• Experience certificates issued by the concerned organizations
• AIU equivalence certificate (for foreign PG degrees)
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula of the awarding university, if applicable
• Fee payment proof

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the university website, www.iust.ac.in, within the given dates.
2. Pay the Rs 500 fee online by debit card, credit card or net banking.
3. Print the filled form and attach self-attested copies of qualification and experience certificates.
4. Submit the hard copy at the office of the Director, Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGGPA), IUST, by 05 October 2026.

Why You Should Apply

At Rs 47,000 per month, this is a well-paid policy and governance role inside a state university’s think-tank centre. For MBA, MPA, M.Tech, economics or urban planning postgraduates in J&K, it offers work on real governance and digital transformation projects.

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Preparation Tips

• Only relevant, certificate-backed experience counts – collect experience letters from each employer.
• Each full year of experience adds 2 marks, so show exact joining and leaving dates.
• Remember both deadlines – online by 1 October and hard copy by 5 October.
• Prepare examples of projects you managed, as the interview carries 20 marks.

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FAQs – IUST Kashmir Programme Manager Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

4 posts of Programme Manager at the Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis, IUST.

Q2. What is the salary?

Rs 47,000 per month (consolidated).

Q3. What is the last date?

Online application by 01 October 2026 and hard copy by 05 October 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee?

Rs 500, non-refundable, paid online.

Q5. How much experience is needed?

At least 3 years in government/consulting, governance, infrastructure, digital transformation or think-tank projects.

Q6. How is selection done?

60 marks for PG percentage, 20 for experience (2 per year) and 20 for interview.

Q7. How long is the contract?

Six months initially, extendable on requirement and satisfactory performance.