NLSIU Bengaluru: 10 Assistant Professor (Law) Contract Positions – Major Law Subjects; Level 10A ₹56,100–₹1,77,500

Table of Contents

• NLSIU and Faculty Recruitment Context
• Vacancy Details
• Essential Qualifications
• Academic
• UGC NET Exemption
• Selection Process
• Strategic Application Roadmap
• CV Optimisation Template
• Presentation Topics (Subject-Wise)
• Remuneration & Service Conditions
• Why NLSIU Assistant Professor?

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), India’s pioneering law school, invites online applications for 10 Assistant Professor (Law) positions on 2-year contract across all major law subjects. Offering Academic Level 10A (₹56,100–₹1,77,500), these roles target dynamic legal academics with Master’s in Law (55% marks) and teaching/research aptitude.​

NLSIU and Faculty Recruitment Context

NLSIU, established 1987, pioneered India’s 5-year integrated LL.B. model, consistently ranking NIRF #1. With expanding UG/PG/PhD programs, the university seeks faculty for Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, IPR, Environmental Law and more. Contract positions bridge teaching gaps while offering permanent tenure track potential post-evaluation.​

Vacancy Details

Subjects: Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Evidence, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, IPR, Company Law, Labour Law, PIL, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, CPC, Drafting, Environmental Law, Taxation, ADR, Financial Regulation, International Trade Law, Professional Ethics.​

Essential Qualifications

Academic

• Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) with 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
• Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/PwD at Master’s level.​

UGC NET Exemption

Ph.D. holders exempt from NET if:

1. Pre-11 Jul 2009 registration.
2. Regular mode Ph.D..
3. Evaluated by 2 external examiners.
4. Open viva voce.
5. 2 research papers (1 refereed journal).
6. 2 conference presentations (UGC/ICSSR funded).​

Desirable: Teaching experience, publications, research projects.​

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Academic record, research output.
2. Presentation: Teaching demo + research seminar.
3. Interview: Academic vision, NLSIU fit.
4. Permanent Track: Post-contract evaluation.​

Timeline:

• Last Date: 04 March 2026.
• Fee: Online payment (details in notification).​

Documents:

• LL.M. degree/mark sheets.
• NET/Ph.D. certificates.
• Publications list.
• Teaching experience.
• NOC (govt service).​

Strategic Application Roadmap

CV Optimisation Template

RESEARCH OUTPUT:
✓ 8 publications (3 Scopus Q1, 2 UGC Care)
✓ Ph.D. Thesis: "Digital Contracts Post-IT Act"
TEACHING:
✓ 2 years NLSIU guest faculty (Contracts)
✓ Moot Court Coach (3 national wins)

Presentation Topics (Subject-Wise)

Remuneration & Service Conditions

Perks: Pension, medical, research grants, sabbaticals.​

Why NLSIU Assistant Professor?

Prime Profiles:

• Ph.D. Scholars (NLUs).
• Practitioners (HC advocates).
• Post-Docs (international).

Official Notification: https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Notification-No.1-Assistant_Professor_Law_2_Year_Contract.pdf