Professor (Centre for Comparative Politics & Political Theory) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Political Theory or Comparative Politics with high-quality publications.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in relevant fields.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for Comparative Politics & Political Theory at JNU is hiring 2 Professors, offering a prestigious salary of ₹1,44,200 per month. Candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in Political Theory or Comparative Politics and a record of high-quality publications in reputed journals. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead theoretical and comparative research in one of India's most respected political science departments. Successful applicants will contribute to the university's long-standing tradition of critical academic inquiry and political thought.
- Vacancies are available in both Unreserved (UR) and ST (Backlog) categories.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or college is required.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or indexed journals.
- The selection is based on an interview, with shortlisting based on academic scores as per UGC norms.
- The application process is entirely online through the CU-CHAYAN portal, closing in June 2026.
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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 1 ST (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 pay scale is Academic Level-14, which is ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
A Ph.D. in Political Theory or Comparative Politics with a record of high-quality publications is required.
There are 2 vacancies for the Professor position in the Centre for Comparative Politics & Political Theory.
