Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor (Law) At Gurugram University, Gurugram

Table of Contents

• Post, vacancies and specializations
• Essential qualifications and UGC compliance
• Academic qualification
• NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. requirement
• Ph.D. conditions for exemption
• Foreign Ph.D. criteria
• Age limit and relaxation
• Roles and responsibilities
• Application process and deadline
• Why this role is attractive
• Quick reference table
• Application checklist

Gurugram University, Gurugram has invited online applications for six Assistant Professor (Law) posts across specializations in Business Law, Cyber Law, Constitutional & International Law, with the last date for submission being 30 December 2025.​

Post, vacancies and specializations

The recruitment aims to strengthen the Law Faculty at Gurugram University, a state university established under the Haryana Private Universities Amendment Act, 2017, offering integrated and postgraduate law programmes with a focus on contemporary legal domains.​

• Post: Assistant Professor (Law).​
• Number of posts: 06 (Six).​
• Specializations sought: Business Law, Cyber Law, Constitutional & International Law (candidates should indicate their specialization in the application).​
• Location: Gurugram University campus, Gurugram, Haryana.​

Essential qualifications and UGC compliance

The eligibility criteria strictly follow the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018, as amended.​

Academic qualification

Candidates must have:

• A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.​

NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. requirement

Besides the Master’s degree, 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; OR
• Hold a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments, which exempts them from NET/SLET/SET.​

Ph.D. conditions for exemption

For Ph.D. holders to be exempt from NET/SLET/SET, the following conditions must be fulfilled (as per UGC Regulations):​

• The Ph.D. degree must have been awarded in regular mode.
• The Ph.D. thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
• An open Ph.D. viva voce must have been conducted.
• The candidate must have published two research papers from their Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal.
• The candidate must have presented at least two papers based on their Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.

Foreign Ph.D. criteria

Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution must ensure the university is ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following:​

• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
• Times Higher Education (THE)
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai)

Age limit and relaxation

The advertisement does not specify an explicit age limit; however, Gurugram University follows Haryana Government and UGC norms for faculty appointments, which typically prescribe a maximum age of 35 years for Assistant Professor posts, with relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per state rules. Candidates should verify the exact age criteria in the official notification PDF before applying.​

Roles and responsibilities

Assistant Professors at Gurugram University are expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law courses in their specialization (Business Law, Cyber Law, Constitutional & International Law) as per the university’s curriculum.​
• Engage in research, publication, and academic development activities, contributing to the university’s research output and institutional rankings.​
• Participate in moot court committees, legal aid clinics, and other co-curricular activities as per UGC and Bar Council of India (BCI) requirements.​
• Mentor students, guide research projects, and contribute to the overall academic governance of the Law Faculty.

Application process and deadline

• Mode: Online application through the official Gurugram University recruitment portal.​
• Last date: 30 December 2025.​
• Application fee: As per university norms; candidates should check the official notification for fee details and payment mode.​

Candidates must upload scanned copies of their Master’s degree, NET/SLET/SET certificate or Ph.D. award letter, publications, experience certificates (if any), and category certificates (if applicable).​

Why this role is attractive

• State university platform: Gurugram University is a young, dynamic state university with modern infrastructure and a focus on interdisciplinary legal education, offering a stable academic career in the NCR region.​
• Specialization opportunities: The posts in Business Law, Cyber Law, and Constitutional & International Law allow candidates to build expertise in high-demand areas aligned with industry and policy needs.​
• UGC-compliant appointment: The recruitment follows UGC norms, ensuring proper pay scales, career progression, and eligibility for CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) as per regulations.​

Quick reference table

Application checklist

• Ensure Master’s degree marks meet 55% threshold and obtain equivalence certificate if degree is from a foreign university.
• Verify NET/SLET/SET qualification or ensure Ph.D. meets all UGC exemption conditions (regular mode, external evaluation, viva, publications, conference presentations).​
• Prepare scanned copies of all degree certificates, mark sheets, NET/Ph.D. proof, publications, and category certificates.
• Complete the online form accurately, select the appropriate specialization, and submit before the deadline (30.12.2025).

Official Notification: https://gurugramuniversity.ac.in/Notice/Advt%20No.%2001-12%20of%202025%20(Revised%20dt.%2008.12.25).pdf