Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Recruitment 2026

Post graduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% with NET/ M.Phil/ Ph.D.

Rs.37,000/ - p.m

NET/ M.Phil/ Ph.D.

Post graduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% with NET/ M.Phil/ Ph.D.

Candidates who wish to apply for ICSSR Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 02-09-2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

No application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive.

CONTRACT

An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree, actively engaged in research, with a minimum of 10 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix-II Table 2 of the UGC 2018 Regulations. Minimum 10 years' teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. OR, an outstanding professional/traditional or performing artist with a Ph.D. and 10 years' relevant experience, and (for certain Culture & Creative Expressions posts) a national award instituted by the Government of India and conferred by the President of India. For Design/Management posts: Ph.D. with First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level, minimum 10 years' experience (at least 3 years as Associate Professor), and 6–10 research publications as applicable.

₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200

Minimum 10 years' teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.

Eligibility is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018 , along with NCTE Regulations for teacher education posts and AICTE Regulations for Management and Design posts. 5% relaxation at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Divyang candidates, for eligibility and assessing academic record for direct recruitment (based purely on qualifying marks, without grace marks). 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) for Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991.

Visit the official University recruitment portal (linked on aud.delhi.gov.in ). Fill the application form mandatorily in online mode within the prescribed time limit indicated in the advertisement. Pay the applicable fee online through credit/debit card, net banking or the payment gateway provided; apply and pay separately for each discipline if applying to more than one. If applying for more than one reservation category for the same post/discipline, select the multiple categories before final submission and pay the applicable additional fee. After successful online submission and payment, take a printout of the online application. Compile the printed application with self-attested copies of all required documents, appropriately indexed and paginated in the order of the essential eligibility criteria. Send the hard copy (preferably by Registered/Speed Post) to: Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell), Room No. 31A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus, Delhi – 110006 , clearly mentioning the post/discipline name on top of the envelope.

Application Fee Category Fee UR / OBC / EWS ₹1,000 (non-refundable) SC / ST / PwD / Women Nil Note: Payment is accepted online only, via credit/debit card, net banking or the payment gateway provided on the University portal. Candidates applying for more than one discipline/post must apply and pay fees separately for each. Selection is on merit through an all-India advertisement, based on the recommendations of duly constituted Selection Committees, following UGC Regulations 2018. There is no written examination - selection proceeds through screening and interview. A Scrutiny/Screening Committee reviews all applications and prepares a list of eligible and not-eligible candidates based on stipulated criteria. The eligible/not-eligible lists (with reasons) are published on the University website; not-eligible candidates may submit grievances with documentary evidence within a stipulated deadline. For Professor and Associate Professor posts, shortlisting is based on academic records, publications, experience and Research Score as decided by the University. Selection may involve a presentation/seminar/interview or a combination, as required. Candidates residing outside India may be interviewed via video conferencing on prior request. Mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the University may restrict the number of candidates interviewed based on higher qualifications/experience where applications are numerous. PwD candidates suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for reservation benefits. Candidates must hold a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, as notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi, valid up to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Applicants with a Ph.D. from a foreign university must submit an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities; without it, candidature will be summarily rejected. All appointments are provisional, subject to verification of certificates and antecedents at any stage, including at joining or during service. False or suppressed information will result in termination and possible legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Addenda/corrigenda, if any, will be posted only on the University website (aud.delhi.gov.in); no separate individual communication will be sent. Selected candidates may be required to teach across other Schools or Campuses of the University as per institutional requirements. The University reserves the right to revise, reschedule, suspend, withdraw or cancel the recruitment process, in part or full, without assigning any reason; its decision is final. In case of any discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement, the English version prevails. Jurisdiction for any dispute or legal proceedings lies with the High Court of Delhi.

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