National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is recruiting for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Chair positions. The NLSIU is a famous law university in Bangalore. This recruitment is for both Regular and Contractual jobs. There are total 21 vacancies for these teaching posts. The official notification was released on 18/11/2025. The job location is Bangalore, Karnataka. The application process starts from 18/11/2025 and the last date to apply is 02/01/2026. Anyone from India can apply for these jobs if they have the right qualification.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Law School of India University (NLSIU) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Chair |
| Advt No. | 09/2025 to 15/2025 |
| Job Type | Regular and Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | Interview |
| Vacancies | 21 |
| Salary | Level 10, Level 13A and Level 14 |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Bangalore |
| Category | University Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Social Science) | UR - 2, SC - 1, ST - 1 |
| Associate Professor (Law) | UR - 2, SC - 1 |
| Associate Professor (Humanities and Social Science) | UR - 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Science) (5 year contract) | UR - 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Law) (Permanent) | UR - 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Law) (5 year contract) | UR - 6 |
| Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law | UR - 1 |
The appointment is valid until the retirement age of 65 years. Some posts are permanent and some are for a 5 year contract.
Age Limit: The university allows candidates to work until the age of 65 years. Candidates should check the full rules for any specific age relaxation for reserved categories like SC and ST.
Exam Fee
| General and OBC | Check Notice |
| SC and ST | Check Notice |
Essential Qualification
- Assistant Professor (Law and Social Science)
Candidate must have a Master Degree with 55 percent marks. Candidate must have cleared NET or SLET or SET. OR Candidate can have a PhD Degree from a recognized university. - Associate Professor (Law and Humanities and Social Science)
Candidate must have a PhD Degree in the relevant subject. Candidate must have a good academic record. Candidate must have 8 years of experience in teaching or research. Candidate must have 7 research publications. - Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law
Candidate must be an eminent scholar with a PhD Degree. Candidate must have 10 research publications. Candidate must have 10 years of teaching experience.
Note: Candidates from SC, ST and Differently abled categories may get 5 percent relaxation in marks at Master level.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications
The university will check all applications. If there are many applications, they will restrict the number of candidates. - Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The university will inform candidates via email. - Document Verification
Candidates must show original certificates at the time of joining.
How to Apply
- First, Visit the Official Website of NLSIU.
- Look for the career or recruitment section on the homepage.
- Fill the Online Application Form with correct details.
- Upload copies of all required certificates like education and age proof.
- Submit the form before 02/01/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
- Keep a copy of the application for your reference.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 18/11/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 02/01/2026 |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for NLSIU Recruitment 2025?
- The last date to submit the online application is 02 January 2026.
- How many vacancies are there in NLSIU Recruitment?
- There are total 21 vacancies for various teaching positions.