Associate Professor (Centre for the Study of Social Systems) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. Degree in Sociology or allied disciplines and a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for the Study of Social Systems at JNU invites applications for 4 Associate Professor vacancies with a competitive monthly pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. Applicants require a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks to be eligible for this faculty recruitment. This position offers a vibrant academic environment for scholars specializing in Culture, Personality, and Media Studies to engage in high-impact research. Joining JNU as an Associate Professor ensures long-term career stability and the chance to shape the future of social sciences in India.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching or research in an academic position.
- A minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed journals is mandatory for eligibility.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while women and SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempt.
- Selection is based on the academic score specified in UGC Regulations 2018 followed by an interview.
- The post is a permanent full-time position with benefits including HRA, DA, and medical facilities.
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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
OBC (Backlog): 2 PwD (a) BLV: 1 UR: 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 pay scale is Academic Pay Level-13A, which ranges from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month.
A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position is required.
There are 4 vacancies available for the Associate Professor role at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems.
