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Total Vacancies
2 Posts
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
28 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Centre for Development Studies 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. CentreforDevelopmentStudies/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Permanent / Sanctioned Cadre 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Associate Professor (2 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 28 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Centre for Development Studies Regional Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & 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). 🌐 Authority Official Website www.cds.edu ↗
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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

OrganizationCentre for Development Studies (CDS)
Post NameAssociate Professor
Total Vacancies02
Apply Online Start DateStarted
Last Date to Apply28 February 2026
Job LocationThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Official Websitewww.cds.edu

CDS Vacancy Details 2026

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryCategory
Associate Professor01Level 13AUnreserved
Associate Professor01Level 13AScheduled 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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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.

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