Associate Professor (School of Physical Sciences) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 7 research publications.
- 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 invites applications for 3 Associate Professor vacancies in the School of Physical Sciences, with a salary range of ₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Physics and have at least eight years of teaching or research experience. This role offers a chance to work in specialized areas like Topology, Astrophysics, or High Energy Physics within a world-class academic setting. Successful candidates will benefit from JNU's strong emphasis on fundamental research and interdisciplinary scientific inquiry.
- Specializations include Mathematics (Topology/Geometry) and Physics (Astrophysics/High Energy Physics).
- A minimum of seven high-quality research publications in indexed international journals is required.
- Candidates must have a total research score of at least 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Vacancies are available for PwD, UR, and OBC (Backlog) categories.
- The deadline for online application submission is June 15, 2026, via the CU-CHAYAN portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) plus standard university benefits.
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
PwD: 1 UR: 1 OBC (Backlog): 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 under Academic Pay Level-13A, ranging from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month.
A minimum of eight years of teaching or research experience in an academic/research position is required.
There are 3 vacancies across Mathematics and Physics specializations.
