Professor (Centre for Japanese Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.A. and Ph.D. in Japanese Language.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college or research experience at equivalent level.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for Japanese Studies at JNU is recruiting 1 Professor with a starting salary of ₹1,44,200. Applicants must hold an M.A. and Ph.D. in Japanese Language and have a minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience. This role involves leading studies in Japanese language, literature, and culture, making it a premier position for Sinologists. JNU offers extensive resources and international collaboration opportunities for Japanese studies.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 10 research publications in indexed journals.
- Teaching experience of UG/PG courses in Japanese for at least 5 years is desirable.
- This position is reserved for PwD candidates under the D.HH category.
- Advanced study or research in a recognized Japanese university is a desirable qualification.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) 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 ₹1,44,200 per month as per Academic Pay Level 14.
An M.A. and Ph.D. in Japanese Language are required.
5 years of UG/PG teaching experience in Japanese and research in Japan are desirable.
