Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), located in New Delhi, is one of India’s leading universities known for its emphasis on research and interdisciplinary studies. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering an environment of academic excellence.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor

🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION

• Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG) – Specializations include Constitutional Law and Governance, Environmental Law, Critical Legal Theory, and more.
• School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA) – Specialization in Cinema Studies/Film Studies.
• SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (SBT)-(Structural Biology), (Experimental Neuroscience)
• SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES (SCIS) – Natural Sciences/Computer Science 
• Special Centre for National Security Studies (SCNSS) -Defense and Strategic studies, International Relations, National Security Studies, Computer Sciences, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences and Geoinformatics. 
• SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (SES) – Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/Chemical Engineering/Applied Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Engineering 
• UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTER (USIC)
• Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies (ZHCES) -Philosophy, Psychology
• Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS) -Sociology/ Indian Social Thought
• Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health (CSMCH)  -Social Science
• Centre for Political Studies (CPS)  -Indian Political Theory/Thought, Western Political Theory/Thought, Modern Political Theory/Thought and Classical Political Theory/Thought
• Centre for Historical Studies (CHS) -Maritime History 
• SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SSS)
• SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SPS) 
• SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (SOE)
• SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) 
• Centre of Russian Studies (CRS) 
• Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies (CPCAS) 
• Centre for Korean Studies (CKS) 
• Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) 
• Centre for French and Francophone Studies (CFFS) 
• Centre of Indian Languages (CIL) 
• Centre for English Studies (CES)
• Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) 
• Centre for West Asian Studies (CWAS) 
• Centre for the Study of the World Economy (CSWE) 
• Centre for the Study of the Americas (CSA) 
• Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies (CRCAS) 
• Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies (CIPS) 
• Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament (CIPOD) 
• Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies (CIPS) 
• Centre for International Legal Studies (CILS) 
• Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS)
• Centre for African Studies (CAS)  
• SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (SES) 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-14) Rs.1,44,200/-2,18,200/- 

 (A) (i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or Scopus/web of science or JAI (JNU Academic Index) indexed journal as per its list available on JNU website and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018. 

 (ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate. OR

 (B) An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above)/industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-13A) Rs. 1,31,400/-2,17,100/- 

 (i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines. 

 (ii) A Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). 

 (iii) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or Scopus/web of science or JAI (JNU Academic Index) indexed journal as per its list available on JNU website and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018. 

ASSISTANTANT PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level – 10) Rs. 57,700/-1,82,400/- 

 (i) A Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/ relevant/ allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. (ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time , as the case may, be exempted from NET/SLET/SET:  

Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:- 

 a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;

 b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; 

 c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; 

 d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;

 e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conferences/seminars sponsored/ funded/ supported by the UGC / ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. 

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-13A) Rs. 1,31,400/-2,17,100/- 

ASSISTANTANT PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level – 10) Rs. 57,700/-1,82,400/-

PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-14) Rs.1,44,200/-2,18,200/- 

💺 JOB LOCATION

New Delhi, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format available on the JNU website.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 15th June 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110067, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Jawaharlal Nehru University invites applications from eligible candidates for the Teaching Faculty positions.

Teaching Faculty positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.jnu.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/JNU_AdvtNo_RC_75_2026.pdf

Jawaharlal Nehru University is seeking qualified candidates for various faculty positions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong academic background and a passion for teaching and research to join a prestigious institution.