| Name of University: | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement No.: | RC/75/2026 |
| About University: | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a Central University located in New Delhi. The university has invited applications for Faculty positions in various Schools, Centres and Special Centres. |
| About Recruitment: | JNU invites applications from Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in various disciplines and specializations. |
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started : 18 May 2026 • Last Date : 15 Jun 2026 (05:00 PM) • Eligibility Cut-Off Date: To be Announced • Interview Date: To be Announced • Result / Selection List: To be Announced | • UR / OBC / EWS: ₹2,000/- • SC / ST / PwD: ₹0/- • All Women Candidates: ₹0/- The application fee can be paid via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking. |
| Age Limit | |
| • No Age Limit: There is no minimum or maximum age limit specified to apply for admission. |
| Total Vacant Posts – 117 |
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 12 | 34 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 68 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 36 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| Grand Total | 18 | 48 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 117 |
| Essential Educational Qualifications |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor | • Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline. • Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience. • Minimum 10 research publications. • UGC Regulations 2018 applicable. |
| Associate Professor | • Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline. • Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks. • Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience. • Minimum 7 publications. |
| Assistant Professor | • Master’s Degree with 55% marks. • NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations. • Other conditions as prescribed by UGC Regulations 2018. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Document List | • 10th Marksheet & Certificate • 12th Marksheet & Certificate • Graduation Marksheet & Certificate • Educational Qualification Certificates • Ph.D. Degree Certificate (where applicable) • Experience Certificates • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) • Valid ID Proof • Publications/Research Documents (if applicable) • Email Id & Mob No. • Photo & Signature Note: Original documents and self-attested photocopies may be required during counselling/document verification and final admission. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level-14, ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level-13A , ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level-10, ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 10kb–100kb |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (English and Hindi both formats) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 3kb – 30kb |
| Structure of Examination |
| • Screening of Applications • Shortlisting as per UGC/JNU norms • Interview • Final Merit/Selection based on Interview Performance |
| Steps to apply the form | |
| • Visit the official JNU recruitment portal. • Complete registration. • Fill the online application form. • Upload required documents. • Pay application fee (if applicable). • Submit the form. • Take printout of submitted application. |
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