Assistant Professor (Centre for the Study of the World Economy) – JNU

Delhi, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹57,700 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Population Studies/Demography, or Sociology with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must meet the NET/Ph.D. requirements as per UGC norms.
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Centre for the Study of the World Economy at JNU invites applications for 1 Assistant Professor vacancy with a starting monthly pay of ₹57,700. Eligible candidates should hold a Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. from a top-ranked global university. This role offers a unique platform to engage in interdisciplinary research covering International Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Joining JNU provides an excellent career trajectory within India's premier social sciences institution.

  • Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR.
  • A relaxation of 5% in marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates at the Master's level.
  • The application deadline for this online recruitment is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
  • Selection is based on an academic score-based shortlisting followed by a personal interview.
  • This position is reserved for PwD candidates under the D.HH category.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400) plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 18 May 2026
Application Deadline 15 June 2026
Crucial Date for Eligibility 15 June 2026

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

PwD (D.HH): 1

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 as per Academic Pay Level 10.

A Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology with NET qualification or a Ph.D.

There is no application fee for PwD candidates.