About Job
The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, an autonomous social science research institution under the aegis of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Department of Planning and Economic Affairs, Government of Kerala, is actively inviting applications for the position of Associate Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced academics in Economics, Statistics, or Demography to contribute to cutting-edge research and teach at the Master's and Ph.D. levels in a prestigious environment.
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Job Summary
| Organization | Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Associate Professor: (1 Unreserved, 1 ST) |
| Pay Scale | Academic Level 13A of 7th Central Pay Matrix |
| Last Date to Apply | February 28, 2026 |
Details of Position
The recruitment notice specifies the following vacancy details:
- Position: Associate Professor (1 Unreserved, 1 ST)
- Preference: Preference will be given to those who can teach at the Master's and PhD levels, as well as supervise doctoral research scholars, and who can work in a multicultural research environment.
- Joining Date: Selected candidates are expected to join duty by the last week of June 2026.
Eligibility Details
Educational Qualifications
- PhD (awarded) in Economics/ Statistics/ Demography or any Social Science subjects, who work in issues related to development.
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% (i.e. from 55% to 50% marks at the Master's level) is allowed for the reserved category.
Years of Experience
- A minimum of eight years of 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/industry.
- A minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
Application Details
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026.
Method: All applicants are required to apply online in the prescribed format through the CDS website at the link: ‘ https://cds.edu/jobs/'.
Required Documents (to be uploaded as self-attested scanned copies): (i) PG degree certificate and mark/grade sheets, (ii) Ph.D. degree certificate, (iii) Proof of date of birth, (iv) Document demonstrating 8 years of teaching experience / research experience etc. (v) Caste Certificate (for candidates applying for reserved category post).
Important Conditions
- Only Indian nationals need to apply. Applications from Indian nationals abroad will also be considered.
- Applicants serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' and Vigilance Clearance at the time of interview, if not uploaded during application.
- No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the Presentation and Interview.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- The Centre reserves the right to keep the post vacant or shortlist candidates based on its discretion.
Mode of Selection
Selection involves a Presentation and Interview process (details regarding TA/DA are mentioned in Important Conditions).
Important Links
- Advertisement & Official Site: Check the official CDS website regularly for any addendum/corrigendum. Official Website
- Application Link: Online Application Portal
For any clarification, contact CDS Personnel section: Telephone: 0471-2774277 or email to: facultyrecruitment2026@cds.edu.
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