CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts

Centre for Development Studies Thiruvananthapuram Last Date: 28th February, 2026
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CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Associate Professors. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced academicians to join a premier autonomous social science research institution under the ICSSR.


Overview

Organization Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
Post Name Associate Professor
Total Vacancies 02
Apply Online Start Date Started
Last Date to Apply 28 February 2026
Job Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Official Website www.cds.edu


CDS Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name No. of Posts Salary Category
Associate Professor 01 Level 13A Unreserved
Associate Professor 01 Level 13A Scheduled Tribe (ST)


Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Associate Professor

  • Educational Qualification: PhD (awarded) in Economics/Statistics/Demography or any Social Science subjects working on development issues. Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (relaxation of 5% for reserved category).
  • Experience: A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor. Must have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
  • Age Limit: Refer to official notification.


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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for CDS Recruitment 2026?
There are 2 vacancies for the post of Associate Professor.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CDS Faculty Recruitment?
The last date for submission of the application is 28 February 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
PhD in Economics/Statistics/Demography or related Social Sciences and a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks.

Active Recruitments

Job Name Location Last Date Details
CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts
Thiruvananthapuram 28th February, 2026 View Details
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Past/Expired Recruitments

Job Details Closing Date
Registrar
( 01 Posts) Posts • Medical College (PO), Thiruvananthapuram
20th August 2025
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About Centre for Development Studies

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The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Trivandrum, Kerala is a premier social science research institution. Over the years it has established a tradition of interdisciplinary research on development problems in India. Its main objective is to promote research, teaching, and training in disciplines relevant to development. Today, it is considered to be one of the foremost development economics research centers in the country.

CDS is located in Prashanth Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram city.

Centre for Development studies recruitment offers great career opportunities for several posts such as Assistant Professor.

Interested candidates can pursue courses in Ph.D. (awarded/submitted) in Economics or any other social science discipline for a great career at CDS.


Official Address
Centre for Development Studies Prasanth Nagar,Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram. 695 011, Kerala, India.
Kerala, India
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