Assistant Professor (Law) Vacancy at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has invited applications for 6 posts of Assistant Professor (Law) on a permanent basis. The last date to apply is 09 December 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Assistant Professor (Law) |
| Number of Vacancies | 6 (4 Unreserved, 1 Scheduled Caste, 1 Scheduled Tribe) |
| Nature of Engagement | Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 09 December 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST) |
Eligibility
As prescribed in Sections I and II.1 of Appendix A to Notification No. 20/2026, candidates must hold a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master’s level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently-abled categories. The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET, subject to the exemptions set out in the notification, including for Ph.D. degree holders and candidates holding a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the World University Rankings. The indicative subject areas cover all major Law subjects, including 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, Drafting, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation, International Trade Law and Professional Ethics. The pay structure is Level 10, as per the VII Central Pay Commission.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form on the University’s website and uploading copies of all required certificates in support of their educational qualifications, age and experience. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered. Candidates serving in Government or Public Sector Undertakings are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Role and Importance
Assistant Professors at NLSIU are full-time members of the University’s departments and faculties, teaching and carrying out scholarship across the major law subjects at an institution ranked first among law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework for the last eight years.
Deadline Alert
The last date to submit the application is 09 December 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST) — 39 days remaining.
Official Link: https://www.nls.ac.in/news-events/call-for-applications-associate-professor-law-permanent-6-vacancies/
