JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Professor, Associate and Assistant Professor Posts
| Total Vacancies | Multiple positions across various categories |
| Pay Scale | As per 7th CPC (Academic Pay Levels 10, 13A & 14) |
Job Description
JNU has announced a large number of teaching positions in diverse disciplines including Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Studies, Languages, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and more. Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed advertisement before applying.
JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| University Name | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | RC/75/2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple positions across various categories |
| Pay Scale | As per 7th CPC (Academic Pay Levels 10, 13A & 14) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Period | 18 May 2026 (04:00 PM) to 15 June 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Website | https://www.jnu.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 18 May 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 15 June 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy (if required) | To be notified |
Pay Scales
| Post | Academic Pay Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
JNU Faculty Vacancy Details 2026 (Summary)
JNU has announced vacancies in Schools of Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, International Studies, Social Sciences, Languages, Arts & Aesthetics, and many specialized Centres.
Professor Positions (Selected Highlights)
- Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG)
- School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA)
- School of Biotechnology (Structural Biology, Experimental Neuroscience)
- School of Computational & Integrative Sciences (SCIS)
- Special Centre for National Security Studies
- School of Environmental Sciences (Chemical Hazards, Air Pollution Modelling, Environmental Analytical Chemistry)
- Multiple Centres under School of International Studies (SIS)
- School of Life Sciences (Systems Biology, Neurobiology, Molecular Metabolism, Infection Biology, Genome Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity)
- School of Engineering (Mechanical, Computer Science)
- School of Physical Sciences
- Many backlog vacancies under SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories
Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Positions
Numerous positions are available across almost all Schools and Centres with specific specializations in areas such as:
- International Relations, Political Theory, Economics, Sociology, History
- Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Russian, French languages
- Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Virology, RNA Biology
- And many more...
Note: Complete post-wise details with specializations, essential & desirable qualifications, and category-wise reservations are available in the official 22-page notification.
Selection Process
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on qualifications, research score, and experience.
- Shortlisting as per UGC norms and JNU criteria.
- Personal Interview (may be conducted in Online/Offline or hybrid mode).
Final selection is based on performance in the interview and academic credentials.
Application Fee
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 2000/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | Nil |
Vacancy Details
JNU Faculty Vacancy Details 2026 (Summary)
JNU has announced vacancies in Schools of Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, International Studies, Social Sciences, Languages, Arts & Aesthetics, and many specialized Centres.
Professor Positions (Selected Highlights)
- Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG)
- School of Arts & Aesthetics (SAA)
- School of Biotechnology (Structural Biology, Experimental Neuroscience)
- School of Computational & Integrative Sciences (SCIS)
- Special Centre for National Security Studies
- School of Environmental Sciences (Chemical Hazards, Air Pollution Modelling, Environmental Analytical Chemistry)
- Multiple Centres under School of International Studies (SIS)
- School of Life Sciences (Systems Biology, Neurobiology, Molecular Metabolism, Infection Biology, Genome Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity)
- School of Engineering (Mechanical, Computer Science)
- School of Physical Sciences
- Many backlog vacancies under SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories
Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Positions
Numerous positions are available across almost all Schools and Centres with specific specializations in areas such as:
- International Relations, Political Theory, Economics, Sociology, History
- Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Russian, French languages
- Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Virology, RNA Biology
- And many more...
Note: Complete post-wise details with specializations, essential & desirable qualifications, and category-wise reservations are available in the official 22-page notification.
How to Apply
How to Apply for JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the CU-CHAYAN portal on the JNU website. Candidates should:
- Register and fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents (photograph, certificates, marksheets, publications, NOC, etc.).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important: Separate application must be submitted for each post.
Detailed Notification Link
| View Notification |
| Apply Online |