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Jawaharlal Nehru University has officially released the JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. RC/75/2026. The university is inviting online applications from eligible Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) for various faculty positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across multiple Schools, Special Centres, and Departments.

The JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 is one of the major university faculty recruitment drives this year for candidates seeking teaching and research careers in prestigious central universities. Eligible candidates with Ph.D qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, and UGC eligibility can apply online through the CU-CHAYAN recruitment portal. The online application process started on 18 May 2026 at 04:00 PM, and the last date to submit the application form is 15 June 2026 upto 05:00 PM.

📌 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

📊 Vacancy Details

JNU has advertised faculty positions across various Schools and Centres. The official notification contains 122 advertised position entries covering multiple reservation categories including UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD.

Major Schools & Centres Included

School of Arts & Aesthetics

• Film Studies
• Music Studies

School of Biotechnology

• Structural Biology
• Experimental Neuroscience

School of Computational & Integrative Sciences

• Computational Biology
• Data Analysis
• Mathematical Biology

School of Environmental Sciences

• Environmental Chemistry
• Climate Modelling
• Chemical Hazards & Risk Assessment

School of International Studies

• African Studies
• East Asian Studies
• International Politics
• Indo-Pacific Studies
• Russian & Central Asian Studies
• West Asian Studies

School of Language Literature & Culture Studies

• Chinese Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Korean Studies
• Russian Studies
• Arabic & African Studies
• English Studies
• French & Francophone Studies

School of Life Sciences

• Systems Biology
• Neurobiology
• Molecular Metabolism
• Infection Biology
• Genome Biology
• Ecology & Biodiversity
• Virology
• RNA Biology

School of Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering

School of Physical Sciences

• Mathematics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Statistical Mechanics

School of Social Sciences

• Economics
• Political Studies
• Historical Studies
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Public Health
• Educational Studies

🏢 Job Location

Selected candidates will be appointed at:

• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, Delhi

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility conditions for JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 are based on UGC Regulations 2018.

Educational Qualification

Professor

Candidates must possess:

• Ph.D degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
• Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience
• Required research score as per UGC Regulations

Associate Professor

Applicants should have:

• Ph.D degree in relevant discipline
• Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks
• Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience
• At least 7 research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Assistant Professor

Candidates must possess:

• Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks
• NET/SET/SLET qualification OR Ph.D exemption under UGC rules

🎂 Age Limit

The official notification has not specified any upper age limit for faculty recruitment posts.

Age Relaxation

Reservation and relaxation benefits will be provided as per Government of India rules for:

• SC
• ST
• OBC
• EWS
• PwBD
• Women Candidates

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying online:

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Mark sheets
• Ph.D certificate
• NET/SET/SLET certificate
• Experience certificates
• Research publication details
• Category certificate
• EWS/OBC certificate
• PwBD certificate
• Aadhaar Card or ID proof
• NOC from employer (if employed)

💰 Application Fee

Application fee is non-refundable.

💼 Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive salary according to UGC Academic Pay Levels.

Additional allowances and academic benefits will be applicable as per JNU and Government of India rules.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection process for JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 includes:

• Screening of Applications
• Academic Score Evaluation
• Shortlisting of Candidates
• Interview
• Document Verification

As mentioned in the official notification, selections shall be based only on interview performance.

📝 How to Apply for JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CU-CHAYAN Samarth recruitment portal.
2. Open the JNU Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Register using email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill the online application form carefully.
6. Upload scanned documents and certificates.

7. Pay application fee if applicable.
8. Verify all entered details properly.
9. Submit the online application form.
10. Download and print the final submitted application form.

Tips to Avoid Rejection

• Upload clear scanned documents only.
• Ensure category certificates are valid.
• Fill publication details carefully.
• Verify academic qualifications before submission.
• Submit the form before the last date to avoid server issues.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Candidates must carefully read the official notification before applying.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected.
• Ensure uploaded documents are clear and valid.
• Candidates working in Government organizations should provide NOC.
• Reservation benefits will be applicable as per Government rules.
• Academic scores will be evaluated under UGC Regulations 2018.
• Keep all original documents ready for verification.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.
• Submit the application form before the LAST DATE – 15 June 2026 (05:00 PM).

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