Research Associate (Criminal Law/Criminology/Police Studies) Recruitment 2025 At NLU Delhi: ₹50,000 Per Month, Apply By 21 December

Table of Contents

• Role context and project focus
• Post, tenure and remuneration
• Essential qualification and experience
• Academic qualification
• Research track record
• Field work experience (desirable)
• Key responsibilities
• Application process and deadline
• Ideal candidate profile
• Quick reference table

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has issued a call for applications for two full-time Research Associate posts in Criminal Law/Criminology/Police Studies with a consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month; the last date to apply via the online form is 21 December 2025.​

Role context and project focus

The Research Associates will work under the Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV) at NLU Delhi, which is undertaking a comparative study of policing systems and institutional architecture in India vis‑à‑vis developed jurisdictions. The project aims to generate rigorous, evidence-based, and practically workable recommendations to strengthen policing institutions and criminal justice performance, making these positions research-intensive and policy-facing.​

Post, tenure and remuneration

• Post: Research Associate (Criminal Law/Criminology/Police Studies).​
• Number of posts: 02 (two)​
• Location: New Delhi (NLU Delhi campus), with field work and data collection as required by the project.​
• Nature of appointment: Full-time, contractual, initially for eight months (or project duration as specified in the call), with continuation subject to performance and project needs.​
• Remuneration: ₹50,000 per month on a consolidated basis (subject to TDS).​

Essential qualification and experience

The minimum academic and research requirements are designed for early- to mid-career researchers with strong subject grounding.​

Academic qualification

Candidates must have one of the following, with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) and a good academic record:

• LL.M. with specialization in Criminal Law; OR
• M.A./M.Sc. in Criminology; OR
• M.A./M.Sc. in Police Studies/Police Administration; OR
• Postgraduate degree in any allied subject relevant to criminal law, criminology, or police studies from a recognized Indian or foreign university.​

Research track record

• Demonstrable research track record in Criminal Law, Criminology, Police Studies, or allied subjects is mandatory.​
  • This may include authored or co‑authored publications, research reports, dissertations, or substantial project work in these domains.​

Field work experience (desirable)

• Prior research experience including field work and data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, institutional visits) is highly desirable, reflecting the empirical component of the policing project.​

Strong writing skills, familiarity with legal databases and academic research tools, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment are implicitly required, as indicated in similar NLUD research calls.​

Key responsibilities

The detailed call and supporting write‑ups outline a blend of doctrinal, empirical, and policy-oriented tasks.

• Research design and literature review
  • Conduct systematic literature reviews on criminal law, criminology, and police systems in India and comparator jurisdictions.​
  • Map the legal, functional, and institutional architecture of policing (statutes, rules, organisational structures, oversight mechanisms).
• Empirical research and field work
  • Support design and deployment of field instruments (interview schedules, questionnaires) and undertake field work, including data collection from police institutions, oversight bodies, and stakeholders as needed.​
  • Assist in cleaning, coding, and basic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to feed into project outputs.​
• Writing and documentation
  • Draft research briefs, concept notes, working papers, and chapters that synthesise doctrinal and empirical findings into coherent analysis.​
  • Assist in preparing policy recommendations, toolkits, and training materials aimed at institutional strengthening of policing and criminal justice systems.​
• Project coordination
  • Work closely with the CCV project leads and other team members to meet timelines, present interim findings, and support dissemination events such as workshops, consultations, or conferences.​

Application process and deadline

Applications are to be submitted exclusively through an online form; email or physical applications will not be considered.​

• Mode: Online application form available via the link notified in the call for applications on the NLU Delhi website and career opportunities page.​
• Last date: 21 December 2025.​

Candidates are generally required (as per similar NLUD calls) to upload or provide:​

• Updated CV/resumé detailing educational qualifications, specialisation, research experience, and publications.
• Cover letter and/or Statement of Purpose explaining interest in and suitability for the role (often around 300–750 words in earlier calls).
• Writing sample (single-authored piece preferred) demonstrating research and analytical ability in a relevant field.
• Scanned copies of undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates and marksheets.
• Experience certificates for prior research or field work, if any.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; shortlisting does not guarantee selection.​

Ideal candidate profile

This call is well suited for:

• Recent LL.M. graduates in Criminal Law or postgraduates in Criminology/Police Studies who want to build a research career in criminal justice, policing, and criminology.​
• Researchers with prior experience in empirical projects (field surveys, interviews) and strong academic writing who are looking to work within a leading research centre like CCV at NLU Delhi
• Candidates interested in contributing to evidence-based policy reform in policing and criminal justice through rigorous, comparative research.​

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