Professor (Centre for East Asian Studies) – 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 Japanese Studies with relevant publications on Japan.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in relevant fields.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU's Centre for East Asian Studies invites applications for 2 Professor positions specializing in Japanese Studies, with a starting salary of ₹1,44,200. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Japanese Studies and have relevant publications focused on Japan. This role is perfect for scholars looking to lead area studies research and mentor students in East Asian geopolitics and culture. The position provides an excellent platform for international academic exchange and specialized research in a premier international studies school.
- The vacancies are reserved for OBC (Backlog) and SC (Backlog) categories.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or national institution is mandatory.
- Candidates must have at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or indexed journals.
- Selection is based on an interview following a shortlisting process based on UGC 2018 academic scores.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, and the process is strictly online.
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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 OBC (Backlog) 1 SC (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 salary is in Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
A Ph.D. in Japanese Studies and relevant publications on Japan are required.
There are 2 vacancies for the Professor position in the Centre for East Asian Studies.
