Recruitment Overview
Organization: University of Kashmir – Population Research Centre (PRC)
Advertisement Notice: Issued for contractual posts under PRC for domiciles of the UT of J&K
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes the following 5 contractual positions (initial one-year term, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and funding)
:
Field Investigator (FI) – 1 post
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – 1 post
Peon – 1 post
Research Fellow‑I – 1 post
Research Fellow‑II – 1 post
Application & Interview Schedule
Apply Online (Google Form on PRC website) by: 10 August 2025, 5:00 PM for FI, UDC, and Peon posts
Walk‑in Interview (for Research Fellow‑I & II): Scheduled for 7 August 2025 at 10 AM; online form submission deadline 5 August 2025, 5:00 PM
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility: Applicants must be domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir; required qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in official notice
Selection Procedure: Based on application screening and walk-in interview—original documents must be brought for verification
Salary & Tenure
Salary: Consolidated pay as per category – likely aligned with funded project salary scales (often ₹16,900–₹1,12,400 depending on role)
Tenure: Contractual for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years depending on performance and future MoHFW funding
Summary Table
Post No. of Posts Last Date to Apply (Online) Interview Date Tenure
Field Investigator 1 10‑Aug‑2025 (5 PM) As per Interview 1 year (extendable)
Upper Division Clerk 1 10‑Aug‑2025 (5 PM) As per Interview 1 year (extendable)
Peon 1 10‑Aug‑2025 (5 PM) As per Interview 1 year (extendable)
How to Apply
Visit the PRC portal on University of Kashmir’s website: prcku.uok.edu.in
Complete the Google Form application for FI, UDC, or Peon before the deadline
For Research Fellows, submit applications before 5 Aug and attend the walk-in interview on 7 Aug
Attend in person on interview day with original certificates and experience proofs
Application fees or other specific criteria may be mentioned in the detailed advertisement on the portal
Additional Notes
Only domicile holders of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible
No application editing allowed after submission for these posts
Research Fellow candidates must fill the form by 5 Aug to be eligible for the walk-in on 7 Aug
Next Steps
If interested in UDC or Peon, ensure you apply online by 10 August 2025, 5 PM
Keep ready personal, academic, and experience documents
If you’re targeting Research Fellow‑I/II, complete the form by 5 August and schedule to attend the walk-in interview on 7 August
Check the PRC portal regularly for application links and detailed eligibility criteria