NLSIU Bengaluru Recruitment 2026 | Assistant Professor Positions in Law, Social Science & Public Policy
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications from highly qualified individuals for Assistant Professor positions on a two-year contract basis across Law, Social Science, and Public Policy vide Notification Nos. 11-13/2026 dated August 25, 2026. A total of 14 vacancies are available. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online on or before September 11, 2026 (05:00 PM IST).
Hiring Organization: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, Karnataka
About the Organization: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, was established in 1986 as India’s first National Law University with a mission to pioneer legal education and contribute to the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions. The University has remained a leader in legal education and promotes interdisciplinary teaching, research and socially relevant learning. NLSIU also focuses on academic innovation, impactful research, digitisation of academic resources and creating an inclusive and progressive learning environment.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor (On Contract Basis)
Departments:
- Law – 10 Posts (UR)
- Social Science – 02 Posts (UR)
- Public Policy – 02 Posts (UR)
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a relevant discipline.
- Candidates with publications in high-quality academic journals and demonstrated academic excellence in their university education will be preferred.
Area of Specialization:
- Law:
- Law of Evidence
- Labour Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Corporate Law
- Civil Procedure
- Family Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Law and Technology
- Social Science:
- Economics
- Statistical Methods
- Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Public Finance
- Public Policy:
- Policy Communication
- Project Management
- Negotiation & Leadership
- Public Finance
Refer to the detailed notifications for the indicative subject-wise requirements.
- Consolidated pay at Pay Level 10 as per the 7th CPC.
Selection Process:
- Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria specified in the respective notification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
- Where the number of applications is large, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: September 11, 2026 (05:00 PM IST)
Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apply Mode: Online (Google Form)
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates are required to apply online only by completing the prescribed Google Form for the respective discipline and uploading copies of all required certificates on or before the last date.
- Candidates should provide details of two professional referees.
Application Forms:
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.nls.ac.in/
Organization Address:
National Law School of India University
Nagarbhavi, Bangalore – 560242
Karnataka, India
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