Assistant Professor (School of Physical Sciences) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 - ₹182,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. or MS in Physics with a Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral research experience in relevant areas.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum one year of post-doctoral research experience in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics or Statistical Mechanics.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Jawaharlal Nehru University is recruiting for one Assistant Professor position within the School of Physical Sciences, offering a starting salary of ₹57,700 at Academic Pay Level 10. Candidates must possess an M.Sc. or MS in Physics along with a Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral research experience in Statistical Mechanics or Condensed Matter Physics. This role provides a prestigious platform for early-career researchers to contribute to high-impact theoretical physics within a premier Indian institution. Applicants should have a strong publication record in reputed international journals to be competitive for this faculty appointment.
- Candidates must have at least 5 high-quality original research publications in international journals.
- The selection process is based on shortlisting of academic scores followed by a personal interview.
- Applicants from the OBC category are eligible for this specific backlog vacancy.
- The application must be submitted online through the CU-CHAYAN portal by June 15, 2026.
- A relaxation of 5% in marks is provided at the Master's level for reserved category candidates.
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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 pay is ₹57,700 per month at Academic Pay Level 10 as per the 7th CPC matrix.
An M.Sc./MS in Physics with a Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral research experience is required.
The fee is ₹2000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwD and women are exempt.
