Professor (School of Physical Sciences) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics or Mathematics with a distinguished record of research.
- 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 School of Physical Sciences at JNU is seeking 3 Professors in Physics and Mathematics, offering a prestigious pay scale of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200. Eligible candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. and a minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching or research. This recruitment 2026 is ideal for experts in Theoretical Statistical Mechanics or Topology looking to lead research in a top-tier science department. JNU provides a robust research ecosystem with access to advanced computational facilities and international science networks.
- Specializations include Theoretical Statistical Mechanics, Non-linear Dynamics, and various branches of Mathematics.
- A minimum of 10 original research papers in reputed international journals is required.
- Candidates must have experience in supervising Ph.D. scholars and securing external research funding.
- Vacancies are reserved for OBC and ST (Backlog) categories.
- Online applications must be submitted by June 15, 2026, through the official portal.
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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
OBC: 2 ST (Backlog): 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 salary is in Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
An M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 10 research publications.
There are 3 vacancies across Physics and Mathematics specializations.
