Professor (Law) Vacancy at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

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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 5 posts of Professor (Law) on a permanent basis. The last date to submit applications is 02 November 2026 (5:00 PM IST).

Position at a Glance

PostProfessor (Law)
Number of Vacancies5 (3 Unreserved, 2 Scheduled Caste)
Nature of EngagementPermanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation
LocationBengaluru
Application ModeOnline only
Last Date02 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 Professor (Law), candidates must be an eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the UGC Regulations, 2018, and a minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, and/or research experience at an equivalent level at the University or National Level Institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. Alternatively, an outstanding professional having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant, allied or applied disciplines, from any academic institution or industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, with ten years’ experience, is also eligible. The indicative subject areas cover all major Law subjects, including Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws and Financial Sector Regulation. The pay structure is Level 14, 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-professor-law-5-vacancies/

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