Associate Professor (Centre for Philosophy) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Philosophy with specialization in Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, or Logic.
- 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 Philosophy at JNU invites applications for one Associate Professor vacancy with a pay scale of ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a specialization in Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Ethics, and at least eight years of professional experience. This role offers a prestigious platform to contribute to both Indian and Western philosophical discourse within a highly intellectual environment. Successful candidates will be expected to lead research projects and provide high-quality teaching to postgraduate and doctoral students.
- This vacancy is reserved for PwD candidates (Category b: Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
- A minimum of seven research publications in indexed journals is required.
- Candidates must have a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- There is no application fee for PwD candidates applying for this post.
- The deadline for online application 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
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 role offers a pay scale of ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month at Academic Level 13A.
A Ph.D. in Philosophy and a Master's degree with 55% marks are mandatory.
This specific post is reserved for PwD candidates under the D.HH category.
