Associate Professor (Centre for International Legal Studies) – 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 International Law and a Master's degree with 55% marks.
- 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 seeking two Associate Professors for the Centre for International Legal Studies with a starting monthly pay of ₹1,31,400. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in International Law and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks to qualify for this prestigious faculty position. This recruitment 2026 provides a unique opportunity for legal researchers to engage in advanced studies and contribute to the academic excellence of the School of International Studies. The role is highly attractive due to its focus on high-impact publications and the opportunity to shape the future of international legal discourse in India.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching or research is required for eligibility.
- Candidates must have at least seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories; women and SC/ST/PwD are exempt.
- Selection is based on an interview, with shortlisting conducted according to UGC 2018 regulations.
- The deadline for online submission is June 15, 2026, through the CU-CHAYAN portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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 UR 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 monthly pay scale is ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 (Academic Pay Level 13A).
A Ph.D. in International Law and a Master's degree with 55% marks are essential.
No, there is no application fee for women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
