Professor (Zakir Husain Centre for Educational 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: M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy or Psychology with a minimum of 10 research publications.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college or research experience at an equivalent level.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU is seeking eminent scholars for 2 Professor vacancies at the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, offering a high-level pay scale of ₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or Psychology and have a proven track record of high-quality research publications. This role is ideal for professionals looking to contribute to educational theory and practice at a globally recognized university. The position provides an attractive platform for academic leadership and significant contributions to the field of educational studies in India.
- Candidates must have successfully guided at least one doctoral candidate as part of their research experience.
- A total research score of 120 is required as per the criteria given in UGC Regulations 2018.
- Applications must be submitted online through the CU-CHAYAN portal by 15 June 2026.
- The role involves teaching core and elective courses at the Post-Graduate and Ph.D. levels.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or JAI indexed journals.
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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
UR: 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 for the Professor post at ZHCES is ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month (Academic Pay Level-14).
The essential qualification is an M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy or Psychology with a distinguished academic record.
There are 2 vacancies for the post of Professor at the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies.
