Professor (Centre for Chinese Studies) – JNU

Delhi, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹144,200 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Master's degree in Chinese Language & Literature (55%) and Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college or research experience at equivalent level.
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Centre for Chinese Studies at JNU is looking for 1 Professor with a starting pay of ₹1,44,200. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Chinese Language & Literature with 55% marks and a Ph.D. in the relevant field. This senior role involves leading research in Chinese interpretation and translation, making it a highly attractive post for experts in Sinology. JNU provides an unmatched academic environment for scholars focusing on East Asian studies.

  • Minimum 10 years of teaching or research experience is required.
  • Candidates should have at least 10 research publications in indexed journals.
  • Proficiency in interpretation and translation from Chinese to English is required.
  • One year of advanced language training in China is a desirable qualification.
  • This is a backlog vacancy reserved for the ST category.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 18 May 2026
Application Deadline 15 June 2026
Crucial Date for Eligibility 15 June 2026

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

ST: 1 (Backlog)

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 starting salary is ₹1,44,200 per month as per Academic Pay Level 14.

A Master's degree in Chinese Language & Literature (55%) and a Ph.D. are required.

One year of advanced language training in China and one year of teaching experience in Chinese are desirable.