Jawaharlal Nehru University Faculty Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Positions
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 122
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in relevant discipline for Professor and Associate Professor; Master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. for Assistant Professor.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Professor: 10 years teaching/research experience. Associate Professor: 8 years teaching/research experience. Assistant Professor: NET/SLET/SET qualification (exempted for Ph.D. holders under specific regulations).
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Assistant Professor (Centre for Chinese Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre for East Asian Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre for French and Francophone Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre for Philosophy) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre for the Study of the World Economy) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Centre of Indian Languages) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (School of Life Sciences) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (School of Physical Sciences) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for African Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for Historical Studies) 3 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for Inner Asian Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for International Legal Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament) 3 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for Japanese Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for Korean Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for Philosophy) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre for Political Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for the Study of Social Systems) 4 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for the Study of the Americas) 5 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for the Study of the World Economy) 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Centre for West Asian Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre of Arabic and African Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (Centre of Russian Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (School of Arts & Aesthetics) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor (School of Life Sciences) 5 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (School of Physical Sciences) 3 Vacancies
- Associate Professor (Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for African Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for Chinese Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for Comparative Politics & Political Theory) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for East Asian Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for English Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for Historical Studies) 4 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for International Legal Studies) 3 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for Japanese Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for Korean Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for Political Studies) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies) 1 Vacancy
- Professor (Centre for the Study of Law and Governance) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for the Study of Social Systems) 6 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for the Study of the Americas) 2 Vacancies
- Professor (Centre for the Study of the World Economy) 1 Vacancy
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced a major recruitment drive for faculty positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various specialized schools and centers. This recruitment aims to fill 122 vacancies with highly qualified Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who possess strong academic records and research experience. The university is seeking candidates with interdisciplinary research interests to contribute to its diverse academic environment. This is a prestigious opportunity to join one of India's premier educational institutions under the UGC Regulations 2018 framework.
- Application submission window opens on 18 May 2026 and closes on 15 June 2026.
- Recruitment covers 122 distinct faculty posts across multiple disciplines including Biotechnology, International Studies, and Social Sciences.
- Selection is based primarily on academic scores and performance in the interview process.
- Application fee is ₹2000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC, ST, PwD, and women candidates are exempt.
- Candidates must apply online through the CU-CHAYAN portal as per the specified timeline.
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Additional Salary Information
Professor: Academic Pay Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200); Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level-13A (Rs. 1,31,400 - 2,17,100); Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Academic Score as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹2000 SC/ST/PwD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Reservation for EWS as per Govt. of India norms.
Backlog vacancies specifically identified for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
How to Apply
- Visit the JNU career website at http://jnu.ac.in/career.
- Access the CU-CHAYAN portal link provided in the notification.
- Register and fill out the online application form for the specific post number.
- Upload scanned copies of photographs, certificates, marksheets, and evidence of research/teaching.
- Pay the application fee of ₹2000 (if applicable) online.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Ensure a separate application is submitted if applying for more than one post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility is governed by UGC Regulations 2018, generally requiring a Ph.D. for Professor and Associate Professor roles, and a Master's degree with NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. for Assistant Professor roles.
Yes, a 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%) is provided at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy Layer), and PwD candidates.
Interested candidates must fill out a separate online application form for each post they wish to apply for through the official university portal.
