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Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram Wanted Associate Professor – 2026

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Centre for Development Studies Thiruvananthapuram invites online applications for Associate Professor post 2026 in Economics, Statistics, Demography and Social Sciences. Apply before 28 Feb 2026.

Date Posted: 9th February 2026

Organization: Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram

Organization Profile

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous social science research institution under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Department of Planning & Economic Affairs, Government of Kerala. CDS conducts advanced research in applied development economics and offers reputed Ph.D. and M.A. programmes in Economics and Applied Economics.

Job Title: Associate Professor

Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Apply Mode: Online

Qualification

  • Ph.D. (awarded) in

    • Economics

    • Statistics

    • Demography

    • Any Social Science discipline related to development

  • Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks

    • Relaxation of 5% (to 50%) for reserved categories

Experience Required

  • Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor in University/College/Research Institution

  • At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals

Pay Scale

  • Academic Level 13A – 7th Central Pay Matrix

How to Apply

Documents to Upload

  • PG degree certificate & mark sheets

  • Ph.D. certificate

  • Proof of date of birth

  • Proof of 8 years experience

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Postal Address

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor
Thiruvananthapuram – 695011, Kerala