Associate Professor (Centre for Japanese 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: M.A. in Japanese Language with at least 55% marks and a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Jawaharlal Nehru University is recruiting for 2 Associate Professor positions within the Centre for Japanese Studies, offering a prestigious academic career with a starting pay of ₹1,31,400. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Japanese Language and a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline to be eligible for this recruitment 2026. This role is highly attractive for scholars seeking to contribute to Japanese literature and culture studies within a world-class research environment. Successful applicants will benefit from the university's extensive international collaborations and academic freedom.
- Applicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in teaching or research at an academic position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- A minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed journals is mandatory for eligibility.
- Candidates should have a total research score of at least 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 criteria.
- The application process is conducted online through the CU-CHAYAN portal with a deadline of June 15, 2026.
- Reservation for this specific post is marked for the ST (Backlog) category as per the official vacancy table.
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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
ST (Backlog): 1 OBC: 1
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 based on Academic Pay Level-13A, ranging from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month.
Candidates need an M.A. in Japanese Language with 55% marks and a Ph.D. in the concerned or allied discipline.
A minimum of eight years of teaching or research experience in a university or accredited research institution is required.
