🏛️ Centre for Development Studies ⚠️ Application Closed

CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts

⚠️ Application Closed: The deadline for this recruitment was 28 February 2026. Late submissions are not accepted.Browse Active Jobs →
Organization
Location / State
Total Vacancies
👥 2 Posts
Last Date
⏰ 28 February 2026
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Recruitment Highlights & Key Fact-Sheet

Summary of official notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and key dates.

🏛️ Official Notification Summary
👥
Total Vacancies
2 Posts
💰
Salary / Pay Scale
As per Govt Norms
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Application Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
28 February 2026
🏛️ Conducting Body Centre for Development Studies 📑 Advt / Notification No. Refer Official Notification
💼 Post Name Associate Professor 📍 Job Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
🎓 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). 🎂 Age Criteria Refer Notification
💵 Application Fee Refer Notification 🎯 Selection Method Merit / Written Test / Interview
🌐 Official Website www.cds.edu ↗ 📄 Notification Document Download Official PDF ↓

📋 Complete Notification Details

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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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.