Associate Professor (Zakir Husain Centre for Educational 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. and Ph.D. in History or Political Science with a good academic record.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies at JNU is inviting applications for 2 Associate Professor positions with a starting salary of ₹1,31,400. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or Political Science and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks. This recruitment offers a unique chance to engage in archival research and contribute to the history and politics of education. As a permanent faculty member, you will benefit from JNU's world-class research facilities and a supportive academic community.
- A minimum of 8 years of teaching or research experience in an academic position is required.
- Candidates must have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed journals.
- The selection is based on an interview, with shortlisting done according to UGC 2018 academic scores.
- Applicants should have experience in Archival Research or Political Theories and Education.
- The last date to apply online is 15 June 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) plus applicable central government 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
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 for Associate Professor at ZHCES is ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month (Academic Pay Level-13A).
A Ph.D. in History or Political Science and a Master's degree with 55% marks are required.
There are 2 vacancies available for the Associate Professor position at ZHCES.
