Regular Faculty Posts at JNU-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Designation/Position- Regular Faculty Posts at JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, invites applications for Regular Faculty Posts at JNU from eligible and interested candidates.

About- Jawaharlal Nehru University is a central public university in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1969 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The university is known for leading faculties and research emphasis on liberal arts and applied sciences. Regular Assistant Professor Posts at JNU

Research/Job Area- Various

Post No.	School/Special Centre/Centre	Cadre	Category	Qualifications, Specialisation & Desirable Qualifications etc.
1.	SCHOOL OF ARTS & AESTHETICS (SAA)	Associate Professor	OBC (Backlog)	Specialisation in Art History with focus on Pre-modern medieval Indian painting traditions (Sultanate, Deccani, Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahari) OR Contemporary art theory with focus on modern art history and new media culture. Ph.D. or D. Phil. Degree in Art History. Experience in teaching and/or research in the specialised discipline.
2.	SCHOOL OF ARTS & AESTHETICS (SAA)	Associate Professor	OBC (Backlog)	PhD in Cinema Studies/Film Studies with minimum eight years of teaching and research experience. Publications can include authored monograph on film, and/or articles/chapters in reputed Cinema/Film Studies journals/edited volumes. Publication profile must display significant contribution to the field of Indian Film/Cinema Studies.
3.	SCHOOL OF ARTS & AESTHETICS (SAA)	Associate Professor	SC (Backlog)	Ph.D. in Dance Studies or Performance Studies. Teaching and Research in Dance Studies. Specialization in dance studies, contemporary dance theories/post-colonial development of dance. Monographs/chapters in books/research papers in international peer-reviewed journals on dance studies.
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74.	Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies (ZHCES)	Professor	UR	Essential qualification: MA in History, PhD in History. Desirable qualification: Evidence of research and quality publications in relevant discipline.

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Location- New Delhi

Eligibility/Qualification–

• General: The essential qualifications/Pay Level for these positions will be as per the UGC Regulations, 2018, as amended from time to time. A minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master’s level is essential for direct recruitment.
• Relaxations: A relaxation of 5% in marks is allowed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-creamy Layer)/Differently abled categories. A 5% relaxation is also provided to Ph.D. Degree holders who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to September 19, 1991.
• Professor:
  • Option A: Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with active research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total research score of 120 (as per Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018). Minimum ten years of teaching/research experience at university/national level institutions with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.
  • Option B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. degree in relevant/allied/applied disciplines from academic institutions/industry, who has made significant contributions to knowledge in the field, supported by documentary evidence and ten years’ experience.
• Associate Professor:
  • Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
  • Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
  • Minimum eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry.
  • Minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 (as per Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018).
• Assistant Professor:
  • Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test (like SLET/SET).
  • Exemption from NET/SLET/SET is provided for Ph.D. Degree holders awarded 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, subject to specific conditions. Ph.D. degrees from foreign universities/institutions with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (QS, THE, or ARWU) are also exempt from NET/SLET/SET.

Job/Position Description- 

JNU invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals & Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various disciplines. The university encourages applicants with a strong academic record, teaching/research experience, and those working in related areas of research or with interdisciplinary research interests to apply.

Faculty members are expected to contribute to teaching, research, and other academic activities within their respective schools/centres. This includes teaching core and optional courses at the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, conducting high-quality research, and publishing in reputable journals. Specific responsibilities and desirable qualifications vary by position and specialization as detailed in the comprehensive table.

Designation & Pay Scale:

• Professor: Academic Pay Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200/-)
• Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level-13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100/-)
• Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/-)

Table of Available Positions and Specializations:

Application Fee:

• ₹ 2000/- (Non-Refundable) for candidates belonging to General, OBC and EWS Category.
• No application fee for SC/ST/PwD and women candidates.

How to Apply- 

1. Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the University website: http://jnu.ac.in/career.
2. Only online applications will be accepted.
3. Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of all necessary documents, including photographs, certificates, marksheets, evidence of teaching and research, NOC from employer (if applicable), Master’s, M.Phil, Ph.D, NET certificates, reprints of published articles, date of birth certificate, and caste/disability certificates as applicable.
4. Incomplete applications or applications without scanned signatures and other required documents will be summarily rejected.
5. A separate online application form must be filled for each post.
6. Candidates already in Government/Autonomous/PSU service should submit a scanned copy of the application forwarded through the proper channel.

• Primary Technical Helpdesk: curec.helpdesk@samarth.ac.in
• Technical Assistance related to Online Application: 011-26704094
• Advertisement related matters: 011-26704052 or Email: recruitment@jnu.ac.in

Last Date for Apply– 05 August 2025

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