Associate Professor (Centre for African Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.A. in Social Sciences and Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African Studies.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU invites applications for 1 Associate Professor position at the Centre for African Studies, with a monthly pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. Candidates must have an M.A. in Social Sciences and a Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African Studies, along with at least 8 years of academic experience. This role is ideal for mid-career scholars specializing in African social and political systems. Joining the School of International Studies at JNU provides a world-class environment for research and teaching in area studies.
- The vacancy is reserved for candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
- Applicants must have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed journals.
- A total research score of 75 is required as per the criteria in UGC Regulations 2018.
- The application fee for OBC candidates is ₹2000, payable online.
- The deadline for online application submission is June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) 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
1 OBC
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 is in Academic Pay Level-13A, ranging from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month.
An M.A. in Social Sciences and a Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African Studies are required.
There is 1 vacancy for the Associate Professor position in the Centre for African Studies.
