The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram has invited online applications under Faculty Recruitment 02/2026 for 3 Assistant Professor vacancies: 2 UR and 1 PwD.
The posts are at Academic Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Matrix. Online applications close on 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
CDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Development Studies (CDS) |
| Recruitment | Faculty Recruitment 02/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancies | 3 (2 UR + 1 PwD) |
| Pay | Academic Level 10 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | 30 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Eligibility
Candidates need an awarded PhD in Economics, Statistics, Demography or another Social Science discipline working on development issues, along with a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks subject to the notified relaxation. The notice also requires at least one relevant publication in a UGC-approved or SCOPUS-indexed journal.
Preference is given to candidates able to teach subjects such as Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics, Demography, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Finance and Development Economics at postgraduate and PhD levels.
Selection
CDS may shortlist candidates who meet the minimum advertised conditions. Shortlisted candidates are expected to participate in the prescribed presentation/interview process.
How to Apply
- Read the Official Faculty Recruitment Notification.
- Open the Official CDS Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the online application with accurate academic and publication details.
- Upload the required PG, PhD, date-of-birth and reservation documents.
- Submit the application by 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CDS Jobs Page | Current recruitment and corrigendum |
| Official Notification PDF | Eligibility and application conditions |
| Official Application Portal | Online application |
| Regal Naukri Job URL | Expected public article URL |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are available?
There are 3 Assistant Professor posts: 2 UR and 1 PwD.
What is the qualification?
An awarded PhD, a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks subject to notified relaxation, and the prescribed publication requirement are required.
What is the last date?
Online applications close on 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.