Assistant Professor (Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies) – 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 with 55% marks and NET qualification or Ph.D. in relevant studies.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies at JNU is recruiting for one Assistant Professor position, offering a monthly salary range of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400. Eligible candidates must hold a Master's degree with 55% marks and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. in Southeast Asian and Southwest Pacific Studies. This entry-level faculty role is a fantastic opportunity for early-career scholars to join a premier institution and develop their research profile in regional studies. JNU's academic environment provides extensive support for new faculty members to engage in interdisciplinary research and teaching.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) or be exempted as per UGC regulations.
- The vacancy is reserved for the SC category.
- Selection is based solely on performance in the interview after initial shortlisting.
- A relaxation of 5% in marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC and Differently-abled candidates.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, with submission required through the online portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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
1 SC
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 ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month at Academic Pay Level 10.
A Master's degree with 55% marks and NET qualification or a Ph.D. is required.
Yes, this vacancy is reserved for the SC category.
