Assistant Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 - ₹182,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must meet the essential UGC qualifications for Assistant Professor.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU is recruiting for one Assistant Professor position at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, offering a monthly salary of ₹57,700. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. in Economic Theory, Econometrics, or International Economics. This entry-level faculty role is a prestigious start for economists aiming to build a career in academia at a top-tier research university. The position provides access to excellent library resources and a collaborative research environment with leading experts in the field.
- This is an Unreserved (UR) category post open to all eligible Indian nationals.
- Candidates with a Ph.D. from a top 500 global university are exempt from the NET requirement.
- Selection is based on an interview, with shortlisting based on academic scores.
- The last date to apply online is June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
- The role is a permanent full-time government position with standard benefits.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) 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 starting salary is ₹57,700 per month in the Academic Pay Level 10 scale.
A Master's degree in Economics with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. is required.
No, this specific post (Post No. 92) is under the Unreserved (UR) category.
