CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram - 695011

Faculty Recruitment: 02/2026

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. The degrees are awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The Centre is currently inviting applications for the following position:

Assistant Professor: Total 3 vacancies (2 UR and 1 PwD ) Pay Band: Entry-level (Academic Level 10) of 7^th Central Pay Matrix

Preference will be given to those who can teach Macroeconomics/Microeconomics/ Econometrics/ Statistics/ Demography/ Environmental Economics/ Agricultural Economics /Public Finance/Topics in Development Economics at the Masters’ and PhD levels, as well as supervise doctoral research scholars.
They should be able to work in a multicultural research environment.
The candidate applying under PwD should upload the certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format.
The selected candidates are expected to join duty by the first week of January 2027.

Eligibility Conditions:

Position

Educational

Qualification

Other qualification

Quality publication

Assistant Professor:

Total 3 vacancies (2UR and 1 PwD )

PhD (awarded) in Economics / Statistics/Demography

and any Social Science subjects, who work in issues related to development

Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks

(relaxation of 5% for persons with benchmark Disabilities

At least 1 publication

in the area of Development Economics / Development Studies in UGC approved journal or SCOPUS index journal

Application Procedure:

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 October 30, 2026, 05.00 p.m.

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). PwD Certificate (for candidates applying for reserved category post).

Notes:

Only Indian nationals need to apply. Applications from Indian nationals abroad will also be considered. If short listed, interviews may be held in such case via video conferencing on the same day as in the case of other applicants for the post
CDS strongly encourages qualified women candidates to apply for the positions.
Applicants serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’, along with Vigilance Clearance from the present employer, at the time of presentation and interview, if not uploaded along with the online application.
No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the Presentation and Interview
Decision by the selection committee will be final.
Candidates claiming reservation benefits must produce valid certificates issued by the competent authority, in accordance with UGC regulations and Government of India norms applicable on the last date of application.
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
The Centre reserves the right to keep the post vacant if no suitable candidate is found.
The Centre reserves the right to shortlist a smaller number of applicants from those who fulfill the minimum advertised conditions.
In case of any disputes, suites or legal proceedings against CDS, the jurisdiction shall be limited to the courts in Thiruvananthapuram.
For any clarification, applicants may contact CDS Personnel section-Telephone: 0471-2774277 or email to: facultyrecruitment2026@cds.edu
Any addendum/corrigendum shall be posted only on the CDS website. The candidates are requested to check the website regularly.

September 11, 2026 REGISTRAR