Associate Professor (Law) Vacancy at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has invited online applications for 4 posts of Associate Professor (Law) on a permanent basis. The last date to submit applications is 02 November 2026 (5:00 PM IST).
Position at a Glance
| Post | Associate Professor (Law) |
| Number of Vacancies | 4 (3 Unreserved, 1 Scheduled Caste) |
| 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 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 02 November 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Eligibility
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), as prescribed in the University’s minimum qualifications under the UGC Regulations, 2018. For the post of Associate Professor (Law), candidates must have a good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned, allied or relevant disciplines, and a minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic or research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution or industry, with a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed journals and a total research score of seventy-five (75) as per the UGC Regulations, 2018. 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 and International Trade Law. The pay structure is Level 13A, 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 to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience and other details; without these certificates, the application form will not be considered. Candidates must produce original documents at the time of joining. Candidates serving in Government or Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards and Autonomous Bodies) 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. Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
Role and Importance
The University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service, to sustain its leadership in legal education, social sciences, humanities and public policy education and research.
Deadline Alert
The last date to submit applications is 02 November 2026 (5:00 PM IST) — today. Applications must be submitted online, with all required certificates uploaded, before the deadline.
Official Link: https://www.nls.ac.in/news-events/call-for-applications-associate-professor-law-permanent-4-vacancies/
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