Assistant Professor (School of Sanskrit and Indic 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 in Sanskrit with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must meet the UGC criteria for Assistant Professor recruitment.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies at JNU invites applications for one Assistant Professor vacancy with a monthly pay scale starting at ₹57,700. Eligible candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Sanskrit with at least 55% marks and have cleared the NET or possess a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in advanced research and teaching within the rich field of Indic studies at a world-renowned university. Successful candidates will join a vibrant academic community dedicated to the preservation and critical study of classical Indian knowledge systems.
- The post is reserved for the OBC category as part of a backlog recruitment drive.
- Candidates must have cleared the UGC-NET or be exempted through a Ph.D. degree.
- Selection is strictly based on performance in the interview after initial shortlisting.
- The deadline for online application submission is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- No application fee is charged for women or PwD 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 role offers a pay scale of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month under Academic Level 10.
A Master's degree in Sanskrit with 55% marks and NET qualification or a Ph.D. is mandatory.
There is 1 vacancy available for this role under the OBC category.
