Centre for Development Studies (CDS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Associate Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CDS website. The last date to submit the application form is 28-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CDS Associate Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
CDS Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
CDS Associate Professor Vacancy 2026
Eligibility Criteria for CDS Associate Professor 2026
Essential Qualifications
- PhD Degree: PhD (awarded) in Economics, Statistics, Demography or any Social Science subject with focus on issues related to development.
- Master's Degree: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade on a point-scale).
- Relaxation: Relaxation of 5% in Master's marks (from 55% to 50%) for reserved category candidates, as per norms.
Work Experience
- Minimum Experience: A minimum of 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College, Accredited Research Institution or industry.
- Publications: A minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to teach at the Masters and PhD levels.
- Ability to supervise doctoral research scholars.
- Capability to work in a multicultural research environment.
- Experience in development economics research and policy analysis.
- Strong publication record in reputed journals.
CDS Associate Professor Salary and Benefits
About Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
- Leading autonomous social science research institution under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India.
- Supported by the Department of Planning and Economic Affairs, Government of Kerala.
- Pursues active research in applied development economics with focus on issues related to development, economic policy and social science research.
- Offers prestigious Ph.D. and M.A. programmes in Economics and Applied Economics.
- Degrees are awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
- Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a hub of research and higher education.
- Provides a multicultural research environment with faculty from diverse backgrounds.
CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026: Application Procedure
How to Apply
- Visit the CDS jobs portal: https://cds.edu/jobs/ [web:0]
- Click on the relevant Faculty Recruitment 2026 link and register/login.
- Fill the online application form carefully with correct and complete details.
- Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application form on or before 28 February 2026 (11:59 PM). [web:0]
- Download/print the submitted application for your records.
Required Enclosures (Scanned, Self-attested)
- PG (Master's) degree certificate and mark/grade sheets.
- PhD degree certificate.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Documents demonstrating at least 8 years of teaching/research experience (appointment letters, service certificates, pay slips, etc.).
- List of publications with proof (copies of published papers in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals).
- Caste Certificate (mandatory for candidates applying for the ST reserved post).
- No Objection Certificate from present employer (if employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body).
- Vigilance Clearance from present employer (if employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body).
Application Format
- Use the prescribed online application format available on the CDS website.
- Ensure all fields are filled accurately and completely.
- Incomplete, incorrect or illegible applications/documents are liable to be rejected.
CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
CDS Associate Professor Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting of applications based on prescribed eligibility and academic credentials.
- Presentation and Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Assessment of research output, teaching methodology and overall academic contributions.
- Final selection based on merit and performance in the interview.
- Medical examination of selected candidates.
- Approval of appointments by the Governing Body of CDS.
- The decision of the selection committee shall be final and binding.
Important Instructions and Notes
Eligibility Notes
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply; applications from Indian nationals abroad will also be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates residing abroad may be interviewed via video conferencing on the same day as other candidates.
- Applicants working in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance from their present employer at the time of interview (if not uploaded earlier).
Other Important Points
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the presentation and interview.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- CDS reserves the right to keep the post vacant if no suitable candidate is found.
- CDS reserves the right to shortlist a limited number of candidates from those who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
- In case of any disputes, the jurisdiction will be limited to courts in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Any addendum or corrigendum to this recruitment will be posted only on the CDS website; candidates are advised to visit the website regularly.
CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Links
