National Law University Delhi has invited applications for 1 post of Research Associate (Criminal Law) on a contractual basis for a project on strengthening of the police services responses towards ending Violence against Women and Girls, funded under the Research Endeavour Grant (N-REG) 2025-26. The remuneration is Rs. 40,000 per month. The last date to apply is 15 November 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Research Associate (Criminal Law) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual (full-time), for a period of 4 months maximum, ending by 15 March 2027 |
| Location | New Delhi (Sector-14, Dwarka) |
| Application Mode | Online, through the application form at careers.nludelhi.ac.in |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Eligibility
Law graduate (LL.B. or B.A.LL.B.) and LL.M. (appearing/completed) from a recognised Indian or foreign university with a good academic record. Candidates must have at least one peer-reviewed publication in a quality journal, knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law, proficiency in English, and skill in MS Office applications. Previous experience in working on similar research projects or data collection processes is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application through the online application form at careers.nludelhi.ac.in by 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Physical or email applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened for completeness and relevance, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which will be held online. The Project Director is Dr. Syed Iqbal Ahmad, Assistant Professor (Law), National Law University Delhi.
Role and Importance
The Research Associate will be expected to assist in the research work and collect data from educational institutions in various parts of Delhi for the project on strengthening police services responses towards ending violence against women and girls, which focuses on suggesting best practices in light of emerging global practices. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Deadline Alert
The last date to apply is 15 November 2026. Only 1 day remains to submit the application.
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Official Link: https://nludelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/CALL-FOR-APPLICATIONS-NREG.pdf
