National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for five permanent Professor (Law) positions across major areas of law, with applications open until 26 October 2026.
About the Organization
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 as a pioneer in legal education. The University has developed as an institution for education and research in law, social sciences, humanities and public policy.
NLSIU has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years, as stated in the announcement.
Eligibility
- Candidates must possess the essential qualifications and experience prescribed in Sections I and II.1 of Appendix A of Notification No. 15 – Professor (Law).
- Qualifications must have been obtained from recognised universities or institutions.
- The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum requirements and do not automatically entitle candidates to be called for an interview.
- Foreign nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) are permitted to apply. Selected candidates will be required to obtain the necessary visa approvals, as prescribed by the Government of India.
Subject Areas
The five Professor (Law) positions cover the following areas:
- 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
- Financial Sector Regulation
Job Details
- Position: Professor (Law)
- Number of vacancies: 5
- Reservation: 3 Unreserved and 2 Scheduled Caste positions
- Nature of appointment: Permanent
- Pay level: Level 14, as per the VII Central Pay Commission
- Retirement age: 65 years
- Probation: 2 years, subject to confirmation upon satisfactory completion
- Institution: National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
General Conditions
- Applications must be submitted online through the prescribed application form.
- Applicants must upload copies of all required certificates. Applications without the required certificates will not be considered.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of joining.
- Candidates employed by Government departments or Public Sector Undertakings, including Boards and Autonomous Bodies, must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
- If a large number of applications are received, NLSIU may restrict the number of candidates called for interview.
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding the conduct or result of the interview or the reasons for not being shortlisted.
- Canvassing or attempting to influence the selection process, politically or otherwise, will result in disqualification.
- NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
- The University reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
- Incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of appointment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
- Incomplete applications or forms missing required information will not be considered.
Important Date
- Last date to apply: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM IST.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application form through the University’s website and upload certificates supporting their educational qualifications, age, experience and other claims.
Interested candidates may apply by clicking here.
