Associate Professor (Centre for Historical Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in History with specialization in Early Knowledge Traditions, South Indian History, or Maritime History.
- 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 is recruiting for three Associate Professor positions at the Centre for Historical Studies, offering a monthly pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History with expertise in early knowledge traditions, South Indian history, or Medieval Maritime history. This role requires eight years of teaching or research experience and a strong portfolio of at least seven publications in peer-reviewed journals. It is an excellent opportunity for historians to engage in advanced archival research and mentor the next generation of scholars in a premier academic setting.
- All three vacancies are reserved for the OBC category (Backlog).
- Proficiency in primary source languages like Tamil, Kannada, or Persian is highly desirable.
- Candidates must have a minimum research score of 75 as per UGC norms.
- The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a personal interview.
- Applications must be submitted online via the CU-CHAYAN portal by June 15, 2026.
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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 salary ranges from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month at Academic Pay Level 13A.
A Ph.D. in History and a Master's degree with 55% marks are essential qualifications.
A minimum of 8 years of teaching or research experience in an academic position is required.
