Recruitment: Jawaharlal Nehru University (Central Govt) - Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts - Last Date 15 June 2026
- May 19
- 4 min read
Overview
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, invites online applications from Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for multiple faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. With over 119 posts across diverse Schools and Centres including Law and Governance, Biotechnology, International Studies, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Language & Culture Studies, this is a major recruitment drive for interdisciplinary scholars.
Job Highlights
Organization | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (Central Government University) |
Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor |
Job Type | Teaching Faculty (Regular) |
Location | New Delhi |
Pay Scale | Professor: Level 14 (₹1,44,200-2,18,200) / Associate Professor: Level 13A (₹1,31,400-2,17,100) / Assistant Professor: Level 10 (₹57,700-1,82,400) |
Last Date (Online Application) | 15 June 2026 (as per notification timeline; verify on website) |
About the Organizer/Institution
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is a Central University and an Institution of Eminence (IoE), recognized globally for its excellence in research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and liberal arts education. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1966, JNU consistently ranks among India's top universities and adheres to UGC Regulations 2018 for faculty recruitment.
Job Role Details
Schools/Centres with positions (partial list; 119+ posts total):
School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA): Cinema Studies, Music Studies, Sound Studies, Musicology
School of Biotechnology (SBT): Structural Biology, Experimental Neuroscience
School of Computational & Integrative Sciences (SCIS): Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Chemoinformatics, Complex Systems, Mathematical Biology
School of Engineering (SOE): Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering
School of Environmental Sciences (SES): Chemical Hazards & Risk Assessment, Air Pollution/Climate Modeling, Environmental Analytical Chemistry
School of International Studies (SIS): African Studies, Comparative Politics & Political Theory, East Asian Studies (Japanese/Chinese), Inner Asian Studies, International Legal Studies, International Politics (CIPOD), Indo-Pacific Studies, Russian & Central Asian Studies, the Americas, World Economy, West Asian Studies
School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies (SLLCS): Arabic & African Studies, Chinese Studies, English Studies, French & Francophone Studies, Indian Languages (Urdu), Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, Persian & Central Asian Studies, Russian Studies
School of Life Sciences (SLS): Systems/Computational Biology, Neurobiology, Molecular Metabolism, Infection Biology, Genome Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Disease Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Animal/Human Physiology, Virology, RNA Biology
School of Physical Sciences (SPS): Physics (Statistical Mechanics, Nonlinear Dynamics, High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics), Mathematics (Topology, Geometry, Number Theory, Algebra, Harmonic Analysis, Operator Theory)
School of Sanskrit & Indic Studies (SSIS): Sanskrit Studies
School of Social Sciences (SSS): Economics (CESP), Historical Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, Social Medicine & Community Health, Social Systems (Sociology), Educational Studies (ZHCES)
Special Centres: Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG), Special Centre for National Security Studies (SCNSS)
Eligibility Criteria
For Professor:
Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline
Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/Scopus/Web of Science/JNU Academic Index journals
Total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2)
Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience (with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates)
OR outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years experience
For Associate Professor:
Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline
Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)
Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor
Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/Scopus/Web of Science/JNU Academic Index journals
Total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2)
For Assistant Professor:
Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) in concerned/relevant/allied subject
NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET qualification
Ph.D. degree holders (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) exempted from NET with conditions:
Ph.D. awarded in regular mode
Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners
Open viva-voce conducted
Two research papers from Ph.D. work published (at least one in refereed journal)
Two papers presented in conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agency
OR Ph.D. from foreign university ranked among top 500 in QS/THE/ARWU (Shanghai) at any time
Note: 5% relaxation at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD categories. Additional 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) for Ph.D. holders who obtained Master’s degree prior to 19 September 1991.
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Online application opening date | As per notification (check website) |
Last date for online application submission | 15 June 2026 (tentative; verify on official website) |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit JNU website for exact deadlines, as the notification references "last date of submission of applications" without specifying the date in the provided pages.
Application / Submission / Registration Process
Online Application: Apply online through the JNU recruitment portal available on the university website www.jnu.ac.in.
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online as per category (details to be confirmed on website).
Submit Application: Complete the online application form with all required details and upload necessary documents.
For Employed Candidates: Must apply through proper channel and produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance Certificate at the time of interview.
Fees Details
Category | Fee Amount |
UR / OBC / EWS | To be confirmed on official website |
SC / ST / PwD | To be confirmed on official website |
For payment instructions, please refer to the official website/notification.
Selection Process
Screening: Based on academic score as per Appendix II (Table 3A) of UGC Regulations 2018.
Shortlisting: For Assistant Professor, selection based only on interview performance (screening marks used only for shortlisting).
Interview: Presentation/seminar/interview or combination thereof.
Academic score and research publications evaluated as per JNU Academic Index (JAI) available on JNU website.
Official Notification / Website Link
Official Website: www.jnu.ac.in
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