JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY NEW DELHI-110067, ADVT. NO. RC/55/2015
The JNU has openings for faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the areas of specialization as indicated against each. The essential qualifications/ scales of pay for these positions are given below.
Candidates with good academic record, teaching/research experience and working in related areas of research are
encouraged to apply. University also solicits applications from candidates with research interests that are interdisciplinary.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSOR
SCALE OF PAY: Rs. 37400-67000 (PB-4) AGP Rs. 10000
1. An eminent scholar with a doctoral degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and published work of high
quality, and actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of ten publications as
books and/or research/policy papers.
2. A minimum of ten years experience in teaching at University/College Level, and/or research at a
University/National level institution, including experience of guiding research at doctoral level.
3. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology-mediated teaching
process.
4. A minimum score as indicated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal
System (PBAS) as set out in the UGC Regulations, 2010.
For direct recruitment of Professor in the University, consolidated API scores of 400 points is required alongwith other
specified eligibility qualifications stipulated in the Regulations 2010. Interview criterion, out of 100 points, shall be as
follows:
a) Academic Background 20%
b) Research Performance and quality of publications 40%
c) Assessment of Domain Knowledge and Teaching Skills 20%
d) Interview Performance: 20%
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SCALE OF PAY: Rs. 37400-67000 (PB-4) AGP Rs. 9000
1. Good academic record with doctoral degree in concerned or allied/relevant discipline.
2. A Masters degree with at least 55% of marks or an equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the 7 point scale with letter grades
O, A, B, C, D, E.
3. A minimum of eight years experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to
that of Assistant Professor in a University/College or Accredited Research Institution, excluding the period of
doctoral research, with some distinction in the areas of scholarship as evidenced by quality of a minimum of five
publications as books and/or research/policy papers.
4. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new courses, curricula, and technology-mediated
teaching/learning process and/or evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and/or research students.
5. A minimum score as indicated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal
System (PBAS) as set out in the UGC Regulations, 2010.
For direct recruitment of Associate Professor in the University, consolidated API scores of 300 points is required
alongwith other specified eligibility qualifications stipulated in the Regulations 2010. Interview criterion, out of 100
points, shall be as follows:
a) Academic Background 20%
b) Research Performance and quality of publications 40%
c) Assessment of Domain Knowledge and Teaching Skills 20%
d) Interview Performance: 20%
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
SCALE OF PAY: Rs. 15600-39100 (PB-3) AGP Rs. 6000
1. Good academic record with at least 55% marks or, an equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the 7 point scale with letter grades
O,A,B,C,D,E and F at the Master’s Degree level, in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent
degree from accredited foreign University.
2. M.Phil and Ph.D. in the relevant field prescribed in appropriate cases, a desirable or essential qualification. The
minimum qualifications shall not be relaxed even if a candidate has research degrees like M.Phil or Ph.D.
3. a) Qualification in the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lecturers conducted by the UGC, CSIR or a similar test
accredited by the UGC (disciplines in which NET is not conducted are exempted from this condition).
b) Candidates who have been awarded the Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission
(Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the
requirement of qualification in the NET.
For direct recruitment of Assistant Professor in the University, weightages to be considered for selection alongwith
other specified eligibility qualifications shall be as stipulated in the Regulations 2010. Interview criterion, out of 100
points, shall be as follows:
a) Academic Record and Research Performance: 50%
b) Assessment of Domain Knowledge and Teaching skills: 30%
c) Interview Performance: 20%
SPECIALIZATION/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & DETAILS OF THE POSTS:
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS)
1. Professor in Plant Developmental Biology (Unreserved)
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in any discipline of Plant Biology and teaching and research in developmental Biology.
Candidates must have sufficient research experience in the regulation of development of roots, leaves, flowers or
whole plant. Ten years of teaching and research experience with internationally acclaimed high impact
publications in Plant Developmental Biology. Experience of mentoring and guiding research students and
teaching courses in post graduate level and development of new courses and teaching methods.
2. Professor in Plant Genetics (Unreserved)
Renowned scientist with M.Sc. in Genetics any branch of Life Sciences with a specialization in Genetics and a
Ph.D. in Plant Genetics with emphasis on molecular aspects. Ten years of teaching and research experience with
internationally acclaimed high impact publications on plant genetics. Experience of mentoring and guiding
research students and teaching courses in Plant Genetics at post-graduate level and development of new courses
and teaching methods.
3. Professor in Animal Genetics (Unreserved)
Masters from the recognized University in the subject areas of Genetics/Life Sciences having specialization in
genetics. Ph.D. in the area of Animal Genetics with an emphasis on molecular aspects. Ten years of teaching and
research experience with internationally acclaimed high impact publications. Experience of mentoring and
guiding research students and teaching courses in Animal Genetics at post-graduate level and development of new
courses and teaching methods.
4. Professor in Biochemistry with specialization in Protein Chemistry (Reserved for SC)
M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Life Sciences with specialization in Biochemistry and Ph.D in protein
biochemistry/protein structure functions relationship/post translational modifications/nucleic acid biochemistry
as evident from high quality publications in reputed peer reviewed journals of international standing. Ten years
of experience of mentoring and guiding research students and teaching courses in Biochemistry at post-graduate
level and development of new courses and teaching methods.
5. Professor in Developmental Biology with specialization in Stem Cell Biology (Reserved for ST)
M.Sc. in Zoology or in any branch of Life Sciences with Cell and Developmental Biology as a major subject.
Ph.D and post doctoral experience in Stem cell biology/ Development and regeneration /Developmental genetics/
Cell fate determination/ Organogenesis/Pattern formation in Animal Developmental Biology as evident from high
quality publications in reputed peer reviewed journals of international standing. Ten years of experience of
mentoring and guiding research students and teaching courses in Animal Developmental Biology/Stem Cell
Biology at post-graduate level and development of new courses and teaching methods.
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6. Professor in Biological Chemistry (Unreserved)
M.Sc. in any branch of Natural Sciences and Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences having experience in Cellular
Metabolism and Metabolomics/Single Cell transcriptomics and large scale data analysis. Ten years of teaching
and research experience with internationally acclaimed high impact publications. Experience of mentoring and
guiding research students and teaching courses at post graduate level and development of new courses and
teaching methods.
7. Associate Professor in Microbiology with specialization in Virology/RNA Biology (Reserved for ST)
A consistently good academic record with a Master’s degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences with specialization
in Microbiology. A Ph.D. degree in Microbiology/Virology/RNA Biology. At least eight years of teaching
/research experience in relevant area and Involvement in developing novel courses and curricula. Published
papers in peer reviewed reputed highly reputed journals.
8. Associate Professor in Immunology (Unreserved)
A consistently good academic record with a Master’s degree any discipline of Life Sciences with specialization in
Immunolgoy. A Ph.D. degree in Biosciences of relevance to Immunology. At least eight years of
teaching/research experience in Immunology and involvement in developing novel courses and curricula.
Published papers in peer reviewed journals of highly reputed journals.
9. Assistant Professor in Molecular Parasitology (Unreserved)
Specialization: M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences.
Desirable: Ph.D. and three years post doctoral training in host-parasite relationship of human parasites
(protist/helminth), Experience in using sophisticated molecular tools such as imaging,
sequencing, proteomics as evidenced by quality research publications in high impact Journals.
10. Assistant Professor in Photobiology (Unreserved)
Specialization: M.Sc. in any branch of Plant Sciences.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Photobiology/ Photosynthesis having three years post doctoral experience in
Photosynthesis and publication in photobiology in highly reputed journals.
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & CULTURE STUDIES (SLL&CS)
CENTRE FOR INDIAN LANGUAGES (CIL)
11. Associate Professor in Urdu (Unreserved)
As per essential qualifications.
12. Associate Professor in Urdu (Unreserved
As per essential qualifications.
CENTRE OF PERSIAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES (CP&CAS)
13. Assistant Professor (Reserved for SC)
Specialization:
‐ Ability to teach translation and interpretation from Persian into English and vice-versa.
Desirable:
(i) Teaching or Research Experience
(ii) Ph.D. in Modern Persian (Applications who have submitted Ph.D. thesis can also apply).
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SIS)
CENTRE FOR RUSSIAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES (CR&CAS)
14. Professor (Reserved for SC)
• M.A. in Social Sciences.
• Ph.D./Research Publications in Soviet and Post Soviet Studies.
• Knowledge of Russian/other CIS languages.
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SSS)
CENTRE FOR THE STUDIES IN SCIENCE POLICY (CSSP)
15. Assistant Professor (Reserved for SC)
Master degree (or equivalent degree) in Science or Social Sciences or Humanities or Management or Medicine or
Engineering or Law.
Desirable Qualification:
Ph.D. in Science Policy Studies or in any related areas focusing on Technological change or Historical and
Philosophical Studies of Technology, or Social and Political implication of Science and Technology or inclusive
technology and innovation or policy studies in emerging technologies like biotechnology or nano technology or
information technology or role of science and technology in rural development.
Candidate should have familiarity with quantitative methods like scientometrics and the use of statistics in social
science research.
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CSRD)
16. Professor in Human Geography: Population/Settlement/Social (gender) and Human Ecology (Unreserved)
Master/Ph.D. in Geography
a. Minimum 55% marks in Post Graduate level in Geography.
b. Minimum 10 years teaching experience or 10 years independent research experience after Ph.D.
c. Research Publications: Minimum 10 articles published in reputed academic journals.
d. Experience of supervising Ph.D. scholars (Independently).
17. Professor in Economic Geography (Industrial Geography) (Unreserved)
Master in Geography.
a. Minimum 55% marks in Post Graduate level in Geography.
b. Ph.D. in the themes related to any branch of the field mentioned above.
c. Minimum 10 years teaching experience or 10 years independent research experience after Ph.D.
d. Research Publications: Minimum 10 articles published in reputed academic journals.
e. Experience of supervising Ph.D. scholars (Independently).
Desirable Qualification:
‐ Proven experience of using techniques in Spatial Economic Analysis and latest Techniques in Economic
Geography.
18. Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (Reserved for ST)
‐ Minimum 55% marks in Post Graduate level in Geography.
Desirable:
a. Ph.D. in the theme related to Physical Geography.
b. Minimum 3 years independent research experience after Ph.D.
c. At least Two Research Articles published in published in reputed academic journals of the Discipline.
d. Proof of using Remote Sensing/GIS techniques in Research
e. Experience of conducting field work/survey (Physical/Socio-Economic) aspects related to the discipline.
ZAKIR HUSAIN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (ZHCES)
19. Associate Professor in Psychology of Education (Reserved for SC)
(i) M.A. in Psychology
(ii) Ph.D. in Psychology
(iii) Significant publication in referred journals in the areas of Cultural Psychology/
Social Psychology/Developmental Psychology/Cognitive Sciences
(iv) Publication in inter-disciplinary research in education.
CENTRE FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES (CHS)
20. Professor (Unreserved)
Contemporary history with a focus on the twentieth Century.
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NOTE:
(i) A relaxation of 5% may be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the Master’s level for the candidates
belonging to the SC/ST/PH category.
(ii)A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks, to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have
passed their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September 1991.
(iii) B in the following 7 point scale with letter grades O,A,B,C,D,E and F shall be regarded equivalent of 55%
wherever the grading systems is followed:
Grade Grade
Point
Percentage
Equivalent
“O” = Outstanding 5.50 – 6.00 75-100
“A” = Very Good 4.50 – 5.49 65-74
“B” = Good 3.50 – 4.49 55-64
“C” = Average 2.50 – 3.49 45-54
“D” = Below
Average
1.50 – 2.49 35-44
“E” = Poor 0.50 – 1.49 25-34
“F” = Fail 0.00 – 0.49 00-24
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Application form duly filled, in all respect by the candidate must be supported by self-attested copies of all
certificates, Mark Sheets, evidence of teaching, research experience and M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D./NET certificates, copies
of reprints of published articles, certificate containing the record of date of birth, etc. DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED
WITH THE APPLICATION MAY BE LISTED AND SECURELY TAGGED IN CHRONOLOGICAL
ORDER TO AVOID LOSS IN HANDLING.
2. Incomplete application form without photograph, signature of candidate or without the prescribed fee shall summarily
be rejected.
3. The University reserves the right to:
(i) Draw panel(s) for future appointment(s) in the event of non-joining of candidate(s) within the stipulated time.
(ii) Consider the applications received after the last date; but eligibility will be determined as on the last date of
submission of application.
(iii)Once the interview for the post is fixed, no application after that date will be considered for that post.
(iv) Consider candidates applying from abroad or from PH category for Skype interview; and
(v) Not to fill up any of the advertised positions.
4. Qualifications and other conditions applicable are subject to UGC regulations 2010 as amended from time to time.
5. The period of time spent by the candidates to acquire M.Phil and/or Ph.D. Degree shall not be considered as research
experience.
6. Relaxation in educational qualifications, experience, age, etc. to the reserved category candidates will be permissible
as per Government of India rules.
7. The candidates applying under PWD Category are required to submit the Disability Certificate issued by the
competent authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for this purpose.
8. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must submit a recent and appropriate certificate issued by the competent
authority. In the case of OBC reservations, recent certificate should be issued from competent authority particularly
with reference to Non–creamy layer. Those who fail to submit the required certificate(s) will be treated as General
Category, subject to fulfillment of other terms & conditions.
9. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle
candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is
large and it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates, the University, at its discretion, may
restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the
minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
10. Adv t. No., Post number and post applied for should be clearly indicated on the application form.
11. Separate Application Form (Bio-Data Form) is required to be filled up for each post. The Application Form (Bio-Data
Form) is obtainable from the Recruitment Cell or to be accessed from JNU Website: www.jnu.ac.in.
12. Those already in Government service should forward their application through proper channel with a vigilance
clearance and integrity certificate.
13. Candidates applying for the post of Professor and Associate Professor are advised to satisfy themselves before
applying that they possess the minimum API Scores prescribed minimum essential qualifications as well as the
specializations/desirable qualifications etc. and attach evidence thereon.
The list of refereed Journals (Classified in Category A, B, C & D) of all Schools/Centres/Special Centres of the
University have been uploaded on the JNU website under “Career” option for the reference of the candidates.
14. The eligibility of the candidates will be determined on the basis of qualifications/Experience/publications etc.
acquired by them upto the last date fixed for receipt of applications.
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15. The University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate(s) at any
stage in case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection may be detected even after issue of appointment
letter.
16. The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time of appointment or
during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake or the
candidate has undesirable clandestine/antecedents and has suppressed the said information, then his/her service shall
be terminated.
17. The applications should reach the University at the address given below within one month from the date of
publication of this advertisement in the Employment News. The advertisement shall be published in the
29 August, 2015 issue of the Employment News. The last date for receipt of applications is 28 September, 2015.
18. A candidate, who has applied earlier informally and sent his/her bio-data/academic vitae earlier to the
Vice-Chancellor or any other competent authority of the University, must apply by following the procedure.
19. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in time and do not wait for the last date of receipt of
applications. The University will not be responsible for postal delays etc. and no correspondence/queries will be
entertained from candidates on this account.
20. The University reserves the right to alter/insert any corrections/additions in the advertisement/website in the event of
any typographical error etc. before the last date prescribed for the receipt of applications, for which the candidates are
advised to be in the lookout for announcements in the website: www.jnu.ac.in
HOW TO APPLY:
• Application Form can be obtained/submitted in person on payment of Rs. 500/- by demand draft from
candidates belonging to General & OBC category or can be obtained by post by sending a demand draft for
Rs. 520/- (Rs. 500/- plus Rs. 20/- postal charges for General & OBC category). Payable on any nationalized
bank in favour of the Finance Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi (non-refundable) to
The Section Officer, Recruitment Cell, Room No. 131-132, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi – 110067.
• The application form can also be downloaded from JNU website: www.jnu.ac.in and the duly filled-in
application form can be submitted alongwith the demand draft of Rs. 500/- in case of General and OBC
category to the University at the above address.
There is no application fee for SC/ST/PH and women candidates. They can also obtain the application form in
person by producing the copy of the caste certificate.
• The Government emphasis on a gender balance and women candidates with the requisite qualification and experience
are encouraged to apply.
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