Assistant Professor (Centre for the Study of the World Economy) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Population Studies/Demography, or Sociology with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must meet the NET/Ph.D. requirements as per UGC norms.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for the Study of the World Economy at JNU invites applications for 1 Assistant Professor vacancy with a starting monthly pay of ₹57,700. Eligible candidates should hold a Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. from a top-ranked global university. This role offers a unique platform to engage in interdisciplinary research covering International Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Joining JNU provides an excellent career trajectory within India's premier social sciences institution.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR.
- A relaxation of 5% in marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates at the Master's level.
- The application deadline for this online recruitment is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Selection is based on an academic score-based shortlisting followed by a personal interview.
- This position is reserved for PwD candidates under the D.HH category.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) plus applicable allowances.
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
PwD (D.HH): 1
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 starting salary is ₹57,700 per month as per Academic Pay Level 10.
A Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology with NET qualification or a Ph.D.
There is no application fee for PwD candidates.
