Professor (Centre for Historical Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in History with specialization in Modern Indian History, Medieval India, or Maritime History.
- 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 Historical Studies at JNU invites applications for four Professor positions with a high-level pay scale of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200. Candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in History and a specialization in areas such as Modern Indian History or Medieval Persian sources. This senior role requires ten years of teaching experience and a significant record of high-quality research publications. Joining JNU's History department offers the chance to lead one of the most respected historical research centers in Asia, fostering critical inquiry into India's diverse past.
- Vacancies are distributed across ST and OBC categories as part of backlog recruitment.
- Specializations include Maritime History, Medieval India, and Modern Indian History.
- A minimum of 10 research publications in indexed journals is mandatory.
- Candidates must demonstrate a total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for OBC candidates, while ST and women are exempt.
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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
Relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Reservation for EWS as per Govt. of India norms.
Backlog vacancies specifically identified for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
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 ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month at Academic Pay Level 14.
A Ph.D. in History with a specialization in the relevant period and 10 years of experience is required.
There are 4 vacancies available across different specializations in the Centre for Historical Studies.
