Professor (Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Social Science Disciplines or Public Health with relevant Master's degree (MBBS/MPH/MD).
- 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 of Social Medicine and Community Health at JNU invites applications for two Professor positions with a monthly pay scale of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200. Candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in Social Science or Public Health and a strong background in community health research. This senior role requires ten years of experience and a significant record of high-quality publications in areas like health economics or epidemiology. Joining JNU's CSMCH offers a unique opportunity to lead interdisciplinary research that addresses critical public health challenges in India and globally.
- Both vacancies are reserved for the OBC category as backlog posts.
- Specializations include Health Economics, Epidemiology, and Health Policy.
- Candidates must have a total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
- Selection is based on an interview conducted by the University selection committee.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, through the CU-CHAYAN 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
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 pay scale is ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month at Academic Pay Level 14.
A Ph.D. in Social Science or Public Health with a relevant Master's degree is required.
There are 2 vacancies available, both reserved for the OBC category.
