Professor (School of Engineering) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.Tech./M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience with evidence of academic leadership.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU's School of Engineering invites applications for 2 Professor vacancies in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, with a pay scale of ₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant engineering discipline and have a strong background in areas like Robotics, AI, or Data Science. This recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for senior engineering professionals to lead academic programs in a rapidly growing school. The positions offer the chance to drive innovation and mentor the next generation of engineers in a multidisciplinary university setting.
- Specializations include Mechanical Engineering (Robotics/Automation) and Computer Science (AI/Cyber Security).
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a university or industry is required.
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. from a top-ranked institution (NIRF top 100 preferred).
- Both vacancies are reserved for the OBC (Backlog) category.
- The last date to apply online via the CU-CHAYAN portal is June 15, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) plus standard central government benefits.
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
OBC (Backlog): 2
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 under Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
A B.Tech/M.Tech and a Ph.D. in the relevant engineering branch are essential.
There are 2 vacancies, both reserved for the OBC (Backlog) category.
