Professor (Centre for the Study of Law and Governance) – 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. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 research publications and a total research score of 120.
- 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:
Jawaharlal Nehru University is recruiting for 2 Professor positions at the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, offering a prestigious Academic Pay Level-14 salary starting at ₹1,44,200. Candidates must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in Law, Governance, or related social sciences and a minimum of 10 high-quality research publications. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead interdisciplinary research in areas like Constitutional Law and Political Economy within India's premier research university. Successful applicants will contribute to shaping legal theory and governance studies through academic leadership and doctoral guidance.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or national-level institution.
- A total research score of at least 120 is required as per the criteria defined in UGC Regulations 2018.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC/ST/PwD and women candidates are exempt.
- Selection is based strictly on interview performance following a shortlisting process based on academic scores.
- The deadline for submitting online applications through the CU-CHAYAN portal is June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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
2 OBC (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 position is in Academic Pay Level-14 with a pay scale of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of teaching experience in a university or college or equivalent research experience.
There are 2 vacancies specifically for the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG) under this notification.
