Assistant Professor (Centre for French and Francophone Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in French Language and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — must meet UGC NET/Ph.D. criteria.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU's Centre for French and Francophone Studies has 2 Assistant Professor vacancies with a starting pay of ₹57,700. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in French Language and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. This role involves specialization in Simultaneous Interpretation or French Literature, offering a dynamic teaching environment. It is an excellent entry-level faculty position for those passionate about French language and culture in a premier university setting.
- Specialization in Simultaneous Interpretation (Legal/Scientific/Technical) is required for one post.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) or be exempt via Ph.D.
- One post is reserved for SC and one is Unreserved (UR).
- The application process is entirely online via the CU-CHAYAN portal.
- The deadline for submission is June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
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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
SC: 1 UR: 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 French Language and NET qualification or a Ph.D.
Specializations include Simultaneous Interpretation and French/Francophone Literature.
