Professor (Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Soviet/post-Soviet studies and Master's in Social Science/IR with Russian language knowledge.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching and research experience.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU invites applications for one Professor position at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, offering a monthly pay scale of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200. Candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in Soviet or post-Soviet studies and a working knowledge of the Russian language. This role is a premier opportunity for experts in the history of Russia and Central Asia to lead research and teaching in a world-class academic setting. The position is highly attractive due to JNU's specialized focus on regional studies and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of scholars in this field.
- A minimum of ten years of teaching or research experience in a university or college is required.
- Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Science or International Relations.
- The vacancy is a backlog post reserved for the OBC category.
- Applicants must have a minimum of ten research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, with submission required through the online portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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
1 OBC (Backlog)
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
The monthly salary ranges from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 at Academic Pay Level 14.
A Ph.D. in Soviet/post-Soviet studies and a Master's in Social Science/IR are required.
Yes, a working knowledge of the Russian language is an essential requirement for this post.
