Associate Professor (Centre for Economic Studies and Planning) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Economics with specialization in Economic History or Political Economy of Development.
- 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:
The Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at JNU invites applications for two Associate Professor vacancies with a competitive pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in Economic History or Political Economy of Development and have at least eight years of relevant experience. This role is ideal for mid-career academics looking to contribute to one of India's most prestigious economics departments. The position offers significant opportunities for independent research, doctoral supervision, and academic leadership in a globally recognized center.
- Candidates must have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or indexed journals.
- A minimum research score of 75 is required as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- These vacancies are reserved for the OBC category as part of a backlog recruitment drive.
- The application process is entirely online via the CU-CHAYAN portal.
- The upper age limit and relaxations are governed by UGC and Government of India rules.
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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
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 pay scale is ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month at Academic Pay Level 13A.
A Ph.D. in Economics and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks are required.
There are 2 vacancies available, specifically for the OBC category.
