Development Researcher’s Day 2026 – 10 Feb 2026
February 10 marks the death anniversary of Prof. K. N. Raj
2nd PhD Colloquium: 5-7 Feb 2026
The Second PhD Colloquium, Crossroads 2026, aims to convene PhD scholars from across India for a three-day robust interdisciplinary dialogue and discussion focused within the broad field of development.
Tenders invited: Cleaning / House keeping services
CDS invites tenders under two bid system from interested, reputed and eligible firms for providing cleaning / house keeping services for CDS, Thiruvananthapuram as per the terms and conditions mentioned in the Tender Document for a period of one year from 01.06.2026 to 31.05.2027. The interested bidder may upload their bids along with duly signed […]
FACULTY RECRUITMENT
Associate Professor: (1 Unreserved, 1 ST) Pay Matrix: Academic Level 13A of 7th Central Pay MatrixThe 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 […]
Inviting contributions to the CDS Student Welfare Fund
We are inviting contributions to the CDS Student Welfare Fund to help sponsor the education fees of MA students who need financial support to continue their course. Click here for the details Click here for the Payment
Call for Papers
Eight-Day Workshop on Public Finance, Tax Reform, and GST in India: Design, Implementation, and Impacts March 22–29, 2026 The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, is organising an eight-day intensive Workshop on Public finance and tax reform in India, with a primary focus on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), from March 22 to March […]
The K N Raj – CDS Research Fellowship
The Fellowship seeks to strengthen research linkages, promote joint scholarly work, and provide opportunities for collaboration between faculty members in Kerala and the academic community at the CDS. Fellowship Provisions Each fellowship will be awarded for a duration of one year and will provide support under the following heads: • Reimbursement of expenses: Travel between the Fellow’s […]
Call for Applications: Field Assistant/ Research Associate
The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) invites applications for the following positions under the research project “Platform Economy in India — Informality, Remuneration & Working Time Study”, funded by the International Labour Organization (ILO). NOTIFICATION – FIELD ASSISTANT NOTIFICATION – RESEARCH ASSOCIATE