Central University Of Jammu Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor Post – Apply Online Till 29 June 2025

The Central University of Jammu has announced a tenure-based opening for the post of Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor. This position is offered on either a deputation or contractual basis and is open to Indian nationals with a strong academic record in relevant disciplines.

According to the official notification, there is one vacancy for the Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor. Eligible candidates must possess a Ph.D. with specialization in Dr. Ambedkar’s thought, philosophy, education, or related areas. The selected candidate will be appointed under Academic Pay Level 14. Superannuated individuals are not eligible to apply.

The application window, initially scheduled to close on 17 June 2025, has now been extended. Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the University’s Samarth Recruitment Portal by 29 June 2025. The application fee is ₹1000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted. Details regarding qualifications, age, and selection process are outlined below.

Important Dates:
The registration process for the Central University of Jammu Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor post began on 29.05.2025.

Notification Date: 27.05.2025
Start Date of Application: 29.05.2025
Extended Last Date of Application: 29.06.2025

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill one tenure-based vacancy for the following post:

Post Name: Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor
No. of Posts: 01

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.

Educational Qualifications
The candidate must be an eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and specialization in Dr. Ambedkar’s Thought, Philosophy, Education, or related fields. A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journal publications and a research score of 120 is required. Candidates should have at least 10 years of teaching or research experience at a recognized university, with evidence of doctoral guidance. Alternatively, professionals with a Ph.D. and 10 years of relevant experience who have made notable contributions to the field may also apply.

Age Limit
There is no upper age limit mentioned, but superannuated individuals are not eligible to apply.

Other Requirements
Candidates who had applied earlier under Employment Notification No. 22 and were declared eligible can update their applications on the Samarth portal without paying any additional fee.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official Samarth Recruitment Portal of Central University of Jammu at www.cujammu.ac.in before 29 June 2025.

The application fee for the recruitment process is ₹1000 for candidates belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from paying any application fee.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on eligibility screening followed by an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via official communication. SC, ST, and PwD candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed for second-class travel expenses upon submission of valid travel proof.

Candidates who wish to apply for the post must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of Central University of Jammu contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
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