SKUAST CAS-2018 Applications 2026: Applications Invited from Eligible Teachers/Scientists
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has invited SKUAST CAS-2018 Applications from eligible Teachers/Scientists and equivalent officers for placement/promotion under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS-2018). The notification has been issued in pursuance of the UGC Regulations, 2018 as adopted by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, and it opens a major opportunity for academic professionals to move to the next Academic Level (AL) and pay band based on performance in teaching, research and extension.
The detailed circular and application proforma are available on the university website. Candidates must apply in duplicate along with all required creditable documents and annexures as prescribed.
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What is CAS-2018 at SKUAST?
The Career Advancement Scheme (CAS-2018) is a performance-based promotion mechanism for university teachers and scientists. Instead of vacancy-based promotions, CAS evaluates a candidate’s academic contributions, research output, extension activities, and institutional engagement over a defined assessment period. At SKUAST-K, CAS-2018 follows the UGC 2018 Regulations and J&K adoption, ensuring transparency, merit and national parity.
Posts & Pay Levels Covered
As per the circular (Page 1), the following movements are covered under the current call:
1) From Assistant Professor / Junior Scientist (AL-10) to Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (AL-11)
- Pay: ₹57,700–1,82,400 → ₹68,900–2,05,500
2) From Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (AL-11) to Assistant Professor-cum-Senior Scientist (AL-12)
- Pay: ₹68,900–2,05,500 → ₹78,900–2,11,500
All promotions/placements will be strictly regulated as per the bid notification and UGC-2018 norms.
Who Can Apply?
Teachers/Scientists and equivalent officers working at SKUAST-K (including those in Colleges, Faculties, Research Stations, KVKs, and Centres) who satisfy:
- Eligibility conditions under CAS-2018
- Minimum years of service in the current Academic Level
- Performance benchmarks in teaching/research/extension
- Mandatory courses & publications (details below)
How Your Performance Is Assessed
The Annexure-I of the notification lays down a two-part assessment (Pages 2–3):
Activity-1: Core Academic Work (100%)
You must score ≥80% for “Good”, 70–79% for “Satisfactory”, and <70% is “Not Satisfactory” in any one of the three major domains:
- Teaching (number of classes, tutorials, labs, etc.)
- Research (experiments, trials, records maintained)
- Extension (field activities, demonstrations, outreach)
Activity-2: Involvement in University & Student-Related Activities
Credit is given for:
- Administrative roles (HoD/Chairperson/Coordinator/Warden, etc.)
- Teaching-learning & evaluation innovations
- Student counselling, clubs, NSS/NCC, seminars/workshops
- Research projects, consultancy, peer-reviewed publications
- Extension & technology dissemination (field visits, KVKs, agri-camps, exhibitions, farmer-scientist interfaces)
- Patents/technology dissemination
Overall Grading:
- Good = Good in Activity-1 or good in Activity-2
- Satisfactory = Satisfactory in Activity-1 and good in Activity-2
- Not Satisfactory = Fails to meet the above
Important: Periods of leave (maternity, child care, medical, study leave, deputation etc.) are excluded from the assessment period; however, misconduct/dereliction can block CAS consideration.
Mandatory Courses, MOOCs & Publications (What You Must Attach)
Annexure-II (Pages 13–14) lists hard requirements for each movement:
A) AL-10 → AL-11
You must have:
- Orientation Course (21 days)
- Any one of: Refresher / Research Methodology / Workshop / Syllabus Up-gradation / Teaching-Learning / Evaluation / Extension / R&D / Technology Transfer / Faculty Development
- At least two MOOCs in the relevant subject
- Publications: Papers in NAAS-rated or UGC-CARE-listed journals
- PhD/NET (where applicable)
- Initial appointment order in AL-10 and joining report
B) AL-11 → AL-12
You must have any two of the following in the last five years:
- Refresher / Research Methodology / Workshops / Syllabus Up-gradation / Teaching-Learning / Evaluation / Extension / R&D / Technology Transfer / Faculty Development
- At least two MOOCs (relevant subject)
- Publications in NAAS/UGC-CARE journals
- PhD completion certificate
- Initial appointment order in AL-11 and joining report
(Exact wording and documentation checklist are on Pages 13–14 of the PDF.)
What to Submit: Application Proforma (Annexure-II)
The CAS application is detailed (Pages 4–11) and includes:
- Personal & service details (name, faculty, division, AL, recruitment/promotion dates)
- Academic qualifications & research degrees
- Teaching, research & extension experience
- Orientation/Refresher/Research Methodology courses
- Research publications (title, authors, journal, year)
- Activity-wise performance tables for Teaching, Research, Extension (with percentages and grading)
- Other relevant information (awards, innovations, significant contributions)
- Enclosures list (certificates, sanction orders, papers, notifications, etc.)
- Verification by Head of Division and Dean/Director
Applications must be submitted in duplicate with all annexures and documentary proof.
Why CAS-2018 Matters for Your Career
- Structured growth: Clear AL-based progression without waiting for vacancies
- Pay & status uplift: Significant jumps in Academic Level and pay matrix
- Merit-based: Rewards quality teaching, impactful research, and field extension
- National parity: Aligned with UGC-2018 norms followed across India
How to Prepare a Strong SKUAST CAS-2018 Application
Start by mapping your last assessment period to the three pillars—Teaching, Research, Extension. Ensure your classes, experiments, trials, and field activities are well-documented and percentage-compliant (≥80% wherever possible). Compile NAAS/UGC-CARE publications, proof of MOOCs, and course certificates early. Cross-verify your appointment orders and joining reports. Finally, route the application through your HoD and Dean/Director for verification.
Download the Official Notification & Forms
All eligibility conditions, tables, annexures and proformas are provided in the official circular issued by SKUAST-K, Shalimar.
Download PDF:
Final Takeaway
If you are an Assistant Professor or Scientist at SKUAST-K aiming to move from AL-10 to AL-11 or AL-11 to AL-12, this is your window. SKUAST CAS-2018 Applications demand careful documentation, but they offer a transparent, performance-driven path to academic advancement. Gather your records, meet the UGC-2018 benchmarks, and submit your application in duplicate within the stipulated timeline mentioned in the circular.
For complete, authoritative details, always rely on the official PDF:
