JNU Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 122 Faculty Posts (Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor) | Eligibility, Salary & Last Date

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, one of India’s most prestigious central universities, has released Advertisement No. RC/75/2026 inviting applications for 122 faculty positions across multiple Schools and Special Centres. The vacancies are available at the level of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in diverse disciplines ranging from Sciences to Humanities, Law, Engineering, and Languages. Both Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are eligible to apply. The online application window opens on 18 May 2026 and closes on 15 June 2026. If you’re an academic professional looking for a prestigious central university job, this is a golden opportunity you must not miss!

🏢 Organization Details

JNU is a premier central university consistently ranked among India’s top universities by NIRF. A faculty position at JNU is one of the most coveted academic jobs in the country, offering world-class research infrastructure, academic freedom, and excellent pay scales as per the 7th Pay Commission. Getting appointed here is a milestone in any academic career.

📊 Number of Vacancies & Post-wise Details

Total Posts: 122

The posts are spread across the following Schools/Centres:

Category-wise Reservation:

The candidates belonging to reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD have several seats reserved for them, even some backlog seats will also be filled through this recruitment process. Thus, this is a good opportunity for candidates from all categories.

🎓 Educational Qualifications (Post-wise)

🔹 Professor (Academic Pay Level-14)

Option A:

• Ph.D. in concerned/allied discipline
• Minimum 10 research publications in Peer-reviewed / Scopus / Web of Science / JAI indexed journals
• Total Research Score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant/Associate/Professor in University/College or equivalent research experience
• Evidence of having guided doctoral candidates

Option B:

• Outstanding professional with Ph.D. from any academic institution or industry
• Significant contribution to knowledge with documentary evidence
• Minimum 10 years of experience

🔹 Associate Professor (Academic Pay Level-13A)

• Ph.D. in concerned/allied discipline
• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor level
• Minimum 7 publications in Peer-reviewed / Scopus / Web of Science / JAI indexed journals
• Total Research Score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018

🔹 Assistant Professor (Academic Pay Level-10)

• Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates)
• Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR
• OR hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (NET exempted)
• OR Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS / THE / ARWU rankings

Note: 5% relaxation in marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level is available for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates.

Each post has specific specialization requirements — candidates are advised to check the detailed post-wise qualifications in the official notification before applying.

📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks

The attainment of the cut-off marks is only a beginning. In view of the competition in JNU, those who possess higher research marks, good publication record in impact journals, and solid teaching experience are far more likely to be shortlisted than those who simply meet the minimum criteria.

🎂 Age Limit

There is no specific age ceiling/bottom line mentioned in the advertisement for these faculty posts. Age relaxation will be considered as per rules of UGC/ Government of India for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen categories.

Applicants belonging to reserved categories may take into account that age relaxation is an automatic advantage, but remember to bring your category certificate. Your eligibility would be judged based on qualification/experience gained till the last date of receipt of applications (15 June 2026).

💰 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online (through the CU-CHAYAN portal)

The fee is non-refundable in all cases, therefore, ensure that you qualify for the same before making payment. Candidates who are women as well as those falling under the category of SC/ST/PwBD are eligible for a total fee concession.

⚙️ Selection Process

The selection process for JNU faculty positions consists of:

1. Screening / Shortlisting — Based on Academic Score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) of UGC Regulations 2018 (for Assistant Professor); qualifications, research publications, and experience (for higher levels).
2. Interview — Selection is based solely on performance in the interview. The University may conduct the interview in online, offline, or hybrid mode.
3. Document Verification — All uploaded documents will be verified at the time of interview and at the time of joining.

The University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview if the applications received are large in number. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email.

JNU conducts an extremely thorough and research-oriented interview process. The candidate must be ready to talk about and defend his research output and academic future plans. Domain knowledge and research interest in interdisciplinary areas definitely provide an advantage.

📚 Examination / Selection Syllabus & Pattern

There is no written exam for these faculty positions. Selection is based on:

• Academic record and credentials (degree, marks, NET/PhD)
• Research publications (Scopus/WoS/JAI/UGC-CARE listed journals)
• Research Score as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2 & 3A
• Teaching/research experience
• Performance in Interview (the final and decisive criterion)

Candidates should thoroughly review the UGC Regulations 2018, particularly:

• Appendix II, Table 2 – Research Score calculation
• Appendix II, Table 3A – Academic Score for shortlisting

It is necessary to review the regulations of UGC Regulations 2018 before applying. Calculating your own research score beforehand will be helpful in deciding about your application strength. The JAI (JNU Academic Index) for journal evaluation can be found online on the JNU website https://www.jnu.ac.in/iqac_jai.

📅 Important Dates

⚠️ Do not wait until the last date! There may be some rush on the website at the time when the application deadline approaches. Please apply early to save yourself from any technical problems. The last date for applying in this recruitment is 15th June 2026 by 5 pm sharp!

📝 How to Apply — Step-by-Step

1. Visit the official JNU career portal: Go to http://jnu.ac.in/career and click on the ‘Teaching’ tab.
2. Read the Notification: Download and carefully read Advertisement No. RC/75/2026 before filling the form.
3. Register/Login: Register on the CU-CHAYAN portal or log in with existing credentials.
4. Select the Post: Note the Advertisement No., Post Number, and Post Name carefully before proceeding.
5. Fill the Application Form: Enter all required academic, personal, research, and experience details accurately.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of — photograph, signature, DOB certificate, all marksheets, degree certificates, NET/PhD certificate, publications (reprints), caste/EWS/disability certificate, NOC from employer (if applicable), and plagiarism undertaking.
7. Pay the Application Fee: Pay ₹2,000/- online (if applicable). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempt.
8. Submit the Application: Review all details carefully. Note that no changes are allowed after submission.
9. Save Confirmation: Take a printout or save the confirmation page for future reference.
10. Apply Separately for Each Post: A separate application form must be submitted for each post applied for.

The first-time applicants for applying through the CU-CHAYAN online portal must register themselves sufficiently in advance of the last date of application. Have your documents ready in the required format (PDF/JPG) before beginning to fill in the application form. In case you encounter any technical problem, you may contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 011-26704094.

📜 General Conditions & Important Instructions

• Online applications only — No offline/postal applications accepted.
• Incomplete applications without scanned signature and documents will be summarily rejected.
• The University reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
• Candidates already in Government/Autonomous/PSU service must submit application through proper channel (forwarding copy to be brought at the time of interview if not submitted online).
• The time taken for M.Phil./Ph.D. shall NOT be counted as teaching/research experience.
• OBC candidates must upload a recent Non-Creamy Layer certificate from a competent authority. Only candidates in the Central OBC list are eligible.
• EWS candidates must upload a valid Income and Asset Certificate as per DoPT OM dated 31 January 2019.
• PwBD candidates must upload disability certificate from competent authority. Only progressive/non-progressive/not-likely-to-improve disabilities are eligible.
• All documents and antecedents may be verified at any time during or after appointment. Fake documents will lead to immediate termination.
• Candidates must submit an undertaking confirming their publications are free from plagiarism.
• Any corrigendum/addendum will be posted only on the JNU website — candidates should check regularly.
• The eligibility will be reckoned as of the last date of application (15 June 2026).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email — no other communication will be made.

Neglecting to fulfill these criteria is the major cause of rejection of the application. Check the documents twice before submitting them. The candidates belonging to the reserved category have to make sure that their certificate is valid and is issued by the competent authority.

🔗 Important Links

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information provided on this page (CurrentOpenings — https://currentopenings.in/) is compiled in good faith from the official JNU Advertisement No. RC/75/2026 for informational and educational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — including eligibility, vacancies, dates, fee, and application process — directly from the official JNU website (https://jnu.ac.in) and the official notification before applying. We are not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or mismatch in the information. Always rely on the official notification as the final authority.

Editorial Team ✔

Updated: May 19, 2026

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