Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram wanted Associate Professor

Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification announced by Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram – Associate Professor Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply through Online

Date Posted: 9th February 2026

Hiring Organization: Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram

Organization Profile: The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, is a leading autonomous social science research institution under the aegis of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India, and the Department of Planning and Economic Affairs, Government of Kerala. The Centre pursues an active research programme across a range of themes in applied development economics and offers highly regarded Ph.D. and M.A. programmes in Economics and Applied Economics, respectively.

Job Title: Associate Professor

Qualification:

PhD(awarded) in Economics/ Statistics/ Demography or any Social Science subjects, who work in issues related to development; A Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) (A relaxation of
5% (i.e. from 55% to 50%) marks at the Master’s level is allowed for the reserved category).

Years of Experience

A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/ research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.

Pay Matrix: Academic Level 13A of 7th Central Pay Matrix

Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply:

• All applicants are required to apply online in the prescribed format with complete, correct information and attachments, through CDS website at the link : https://cds.edu/jobs/
• The last date for submission of the application is February 28, 2026.
• Enclosures to be uploaded along with the application:- self-attested scanned copies of the following documents: (i) PG degree certificate and mark/grade sheets, (ii) Ph.D. degree certificate, (iii) Proof of date of birth, (iv) Document demonstrating 8 years of teaching experience / research experience etc. (v) Caste Certificate (for candidates applying for reserved category post).

Address:
CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram – 695011

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