Srinagar | Nov, 07:The selection process for appointing the new Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has formally commenced following the constitution of a selection committee by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, officials said on Saturday. The panel has subsequently issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates.
The position will be filled on a tenure basis for up to three years or until the incumbent turns 65, whichever comes earlier, notification details showed. Candidates must be no older than 62 years on the application closing date and must be eminent agricultural scientists or academicians holding a Ph.D. in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, or related fields.
Eligibility criteria mandate a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Professor, three years of administrative experience as Dean, Director, or equivalent, and five years leading an academic unit, sources said. Applicants must also possess at least 20 research publications in peer-reviewed journals or books alongside a proven leadership track record.
The selection process was initiated before current Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ganaie completes his tenure, reports said. Prof. Ganaie had previously received a two-year extension effective from December 16, 2024, and is scheduled to complete his term on December 15, 2026.
