Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) – 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 Economics with specialization in Economic Theory, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, or International Economics.
- 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:
JNU is seeking an eminent scholar for one Professor position at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, offering a high-level pay scale starting at ₹1,44,200. The role requires a Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in Economic Theory, Mathematical Economics, or Econometrics, supported by a minimum of 10 research publications. This is a senior faculty appointment suitable for professionals with at least ten years of teaching or research experience in higher education. Joining JNU's CESP provides an unparalleled environment for leading economic research and shaping national policy discourse.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or national institution is required.
- The candidate must have a total research score of at least 120 as per UGC norms.
- This specific vacancy is reserved for the SC category (Backlog).
- Selection is based on an interview conducted by the University selection committee.
- The post carries Academic Pay Level 14 benefits including standard central allowances.
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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
Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Reservation for EWS as per Govt. of India norms.
Backlog vacancies specifically identified for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
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 ranges from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month at Academic Pay Level 14.
A Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on Economic Theory, Econometrics, or Mathematical Economics is required.
A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience at the university level is mandatory.
