Post Date: September 22, 2026
Last Date: October 26, 2026

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:

  • Professor – 07 Posts
  • Associate Professor – 09 Posts

Departments:

  • Professor Positions:
    • Law – 05 Posts (03 UR, 02 SC)
    • Humanities & Social Science – 02 Posts (UR)
  • Associate Professor Positions:
    • Law – 04 Posts (03 UR, 01 SC)
    • Humanities & Social Science – 04 Posts (03 UR, 01 SC)
    • Public Policy – 01 Post (UR)

Area of Specialization:

  • Law: Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Law of Evidence, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation, and International Trade Law.
  • Humanities & Social Sciencer: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, and History.
  • Public Policy: Policy Design and Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Policy Communication, and Public Finance.

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates should have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the relevant discipline, as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
  • A relaxation of 5% at the Graduate and Master’s level may be provided for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently-abled categories as per the prescribed regulations.
  • A relaxation of 5% may also be provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to September 19, 1991, subject to the applicable provisions.
  • Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline and fulfil the prescribed teaching / research experience, publication and research score requirements.

Refer to Appendix A of the detailed advertisement for the respective post and department for complete educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.

Experience:

  • Professor: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a University / College as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor and/or research experience at an equivalent level at University / National Level Institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
  • Professor – Outstanding Professional Route: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the relevant / allied / applied discipline and 10 years of experience, along with significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned discipline supported by documentary evidence.
  • Associate Professor: Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic / research position equivalent to Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution / industry.

Refer to Appendix A of the respective detailed advertisement for complete post-wise experience requirements.

Pay Scale/Salary:
  • Professor: Academic Pay Level 14 as per VII CPC.
  • Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A as per VII CPC.

Important Dates:

  • Last Date to Apply: October 26, 2026 at 05:00 PM IST

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply:

  • Interested and eligible candidates should apply online only through the official NLSIU website on or before October 26, 2026 at 05:00 PM IST.
  • Candidates serving in Government / Public Sector Undertakings, including Boards / Autonomous Bodies, should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.

Refer to the respective detailed advertisement and official NLSIU website for complete application instructions and eligibility criteria before applying.

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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