Professor (Special Centre for National Security Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Space/Cyber security, Defense studies, or AI with M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech. in relevant disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in relevant fields.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Special Centre for National Security Studies at JNU is hiring 1 Professor with a specialization in Cyber Security, Data Science, or Defense Studies, offering a salary of ₹1,44,200 per month. Candidates must have an M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech and a Ph.D. in a relevant field like International Relations or National Security. This is a high-impact role for experts looking to contribute to India's national security discourse and research in emerging areas like AI and Space security. The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and policy in a premier national institution.
- This vacancy is under the Unreserved (UR) category, making it open to all eligible Indian nationals.
- Expertise in teaching and research in fields like Artificial Intelligence and Geoinformatics is highly valued.
- The selection process consists of shortlisting based on academic credentials followed by a personal interview.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, and candidates must apply through the official JNU career portal.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant teaching or research experience to qualify.
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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
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.
An M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech. and a Ph.D. in Defense Studies, International Relations, or National Security are required.
No, this specific vacancy for the Special Centre for National Security Studies is Unreserved (UR).
