Associate Professor (Centre for Political 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 Political Science with specialization in Indian or Western Political Theory/Thought.
- 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 Political Studies, offering a competitive pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Political Science with expertise in Political Theory or Thought and have at least eight years of teaching or research experience. This role involves significant contributions to the department's research output, including the publication of at least seven papers in indexed journals. It is a prestigious opportunity for mid-career academics to shape political science education and research at a premier national university.
- Vacancies are reserved for PwD (ASD/SLD/MI/MD) and OBC categories.
- A minimum research score of 75 is mandatory as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Selection is based on performance in the interview after initial shortlisting.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for OBC, while PwD and women are exempt.
- The last date for online application submission is 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 Political Science and a Master's degree with 55% marks are essential.
A minimum of 8 years of teaching or research experience in an academic position is required.
