Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Law at RGNUL Punjab

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RGNUL Punjab: Assistant Professor of Law Vacancies (Contractual/Walk-in) – Multiple Posts, UGC Scale/₹70,000 Fixed; Apply by 11 Feb 2026 or Walk-in 12 Feb

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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala—the premier national law university of Punjab—has issued Advertisement No. RGNUL/57/2026 and RGNUL/58/2026 inviting applications for Assistant Professor of Law positions on contractual basis. With multiple vacancies (7+ backlog included), these roles offer UGC pay scales or fixed ₹70,000/month, targeting LL.M. graduates with NET/PhD. Online applications close 11 February 2026, with walk-in interviews scheduled for 12 February 2026 at the Patiala campus.

RGNUL and Faculty Recruitment Context

Established under Punjab Act 12 of 2006, RGNUL ranks among India’s top NLUs for research and placements (NIRF 2025: Top 10). The university seeks faculty for core law subjects (Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Banking/Insurance Law, Space & Aviation Law, Media Law, IPL/PIL, ADR) and Legal Research. These contractual posts address teaching shortages and support interdisciplinary centres.

Vacancy Details

  • Posts: Assistant Professor of Law
  • Vacancies: 07 (General=02+02 backlog=04; SC=3 backlog).
  • Pay: ₹15,600–39,100 + AGP ₹6,000 (UGC scale).
  • Walk-in Posts: Assistant Professor of Law.
  • Pay: Fixed ₹70,000/month.
  • Interview: 12.02.2026 (RGNUL campus).

Total Openings: 10+ (including backlog)

Essential Eligibility (UGC Norms)

Academic Qualifications

  • Master’s in Law (LL.M.) with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
  • Good academic record throughout.
  • NET/SLET/SET qualified OR Ph.D. in Law (UGC Regulations).

Desirable:

  • Specialisation in Business/Constitutional/Criminal/Banking-Insurance/Space-Aviation/Media/IPL-PIL/ADR.
  • Teaching/research experience.
  • Publications.

Selection Process

For Online Applications (Advt 57/58)

  1. Shortlisting: Academic merit, NET/PhD.
  2. Presentation: Teaching demo.
  3. Interview: Subject knowledge, research plan.

Walk-in (Advt 58)

  • Direct interview post-screening.
  • Bring originals + publications.

Application Process

Online Mode (Primary)

  • Portal: rgnul.ac.in (pay fee via State Bank Collect).
  • Fee: ₹1,000 (General); ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD).
  • Last Date: 11 February 2026.
  • Submit: Hard copy/scanned PDF to Registrar, RGNUL, Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala-147006.

Walk-in Mode

  • Date: 12.02.2026.
  • Venue: RGNUL Campus, Patiala.
  • Documents: Degrees, NET certificate, publications, ID.

Remuneration Structure

ModePay ScalePerks
UGC Regular₹15,600–39,100 + AGP ₹6,000HRA, medical, pension
Fixed Contract₹70,000/monthConsolidated

Specialisations Sought

  • Business Law (Contracts, Companies Act).
  • Constitutional Law.
  • Criminal Law.
  • Banking/Insurance.
  • Space & Aviation Law.
  • Media & Communication Law.
  • International Private/Public Law.
  • ADR.

Legal Research: Empirical/qualitative research evidence mandatory.

Strategic Preparation Tips

Resume Highlights

text- LL.M. Thesis: "IBC Pre-Packs in India".
- 5 UGC-listed publications (Constitutional Law).
- NET qualified (Rank 45).
- Moot Court wins (Philip Jessup).

Interview Demo Topics

  • “Article 21 vis-à-vis Digital Privacy”.
  • “ADR Efficacy Post-Mediation Act 2023”.

Edge: PhD + publications; RGNUL alumni.

Why RGNUL Assistant Professor?

BenefitValue
Campus50-acre Mohali outskirts, world-class infra
ResearchCentres (Cyber Law, Human Rights)
Placements₹20 LPA avg (litigation/firms)
ProgressionContract → Permanent

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Final Dates: Online 11.02.2026; Walk-in 12.02.2026. Punjab law academia awaits.