Professor (Centre for African Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.A. in Social Sciences and Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African Studies.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in relevant fields.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for African Studies at JNU is seeking 1 Professor with expertise in Sub-Saharan African Studies, offering a monthly salary of ₹1,44,200. Applicants must have an M.A. in Social Sciences and a Ph.D. specifically focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a prestigious role for scholars looking to lead research on African geopolitics, society, and development within India's leading international studies school. The position offers significant opportunities for international collaboration and field research in the African continent.
- This vacancy is under the Unreserved (UR) category and is open to all eligible candidates.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or research institution is required.
- Selection will be based on an interview, with shortlisting based on the academic score as per UGC 2018.
- The application must be submitted online through the CU-CHAYAN portal by June 15, 2026.
- Candidates must have a strong record of high-quality publications in the field of African Studies.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) 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
1 UR
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 Level-14, which is ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
An M.A. in Social Sciences and a Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African Studies are required.
No, this specific vacancy for the Centre for African Studies is Unreserved (UR).
