Professor (Centre for the Study of Social Systems) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Sociology or related Social Science disciplines with a minimum of 10 research publications and a total research score of 120 as per UGC norms.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college or research experience at an equivalent level.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Jawaharlal Nehru University is recruiting for 6 Professor positions within the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, offering a prestigious academic career with a starting pay of ₹1,44,200. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Sociology or related Social Science disciplines and demonstrate a distinguished record of research and publications. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to lead sociological discourse and mentor doctoral students at one of India's premier research institutions. Successful applicants will contribute to specializations including Globalization, Diaspora, and Research Methods while enjoying full central university benefits.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or national-level institution.
- The selection process is based strictly on performance in a personal interview following shortlisting of academic scores.
- Candidates must have at least 10 high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-CARE listed journals.
- A relaxation of 5% in marks is provided for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates at the Master's level.
- The application deadline for these permanent faculty positions is 15 June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) plus applicable central government 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 (Backlog): 1 OBC (Backlog): 3 UR: 2
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 for this Professor position is based on Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied discipline with a minimum of 10 research publications and a total research score of 120.
There are a total of 6 vacancies for the post of Professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS).
