National Law School of India University, Bengaluru has opened a fresh faculty recruitment cycle dated 27 October 2026 for 22 Assistant Professor posts across Law and Humanities & Social Sciences, including two specialised endowed-chair positions. The recruitment combines permanent appointments and five-year contract appointments, giving candidates multiple routes into NLSIU’s teaching and research ecosystem. The vacancy distribution includes 6 permanent Assistant Professor (Law) posts, 6 Assistant Professor (Law) posts on five-year contract, 5 permanent Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) posts, 3 Humanities & Social Sciences posts on five-year contract, 1 Department of Revenue Chair Assistant Professor post and 1 HAL Defence Public Sector Chair Assistant Professor post. All advertised Assistant Professor positions carry Level 10 under the 7th CPC, subject to the exact terms of the individual notification. The basic eligibility follows NLSIU’s notified Appendix A and varies by discipline, but broadly requires a relevant postgraduate academic background together with the prescribed teaching/research eligibility and experience. Applications are online only and must be submitted by 9 December 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email for the next stage. Applicants should review the individual vacancy page carefully because permanent, contract and Chair appointments have different service terms even though they share the same closing date.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru |
| Recruitment Cycle | Faculty Positions – October 2026 |
| Publication Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Main Areas | Law; Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Special Chairs | Department of Revenue Chair; HAL Defence Public Sector Chair |
| Appointment Type | Permanent and 5-year contract |
| Pay Level | Level 10, 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 9 December 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Law) | 6 | Permanent |
| Assistant Professor (Law) | 6 | 5-year contract |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) | 5 | Permanent |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) | 3 | 5-year contract |
| Department of Revenue Chair – Assistant Professor | 1 | 5-year contract |
| HAL Defence Public Sector Chair – Assistant Professor | 1 | 5-year contract |
| Total | 22 |
Basic Qualification
Qualification is post-specific and is governed by the relevant NLSIU Appendix A / notification.
At a high level:
- Law posts require the prescribed postgraduate legal qualification and academic eligibility.
- Humanities & Social Sciences posts cover areas such as Economics, Sociology, Political Science and History, with the prescribed postgraduate/doctoral eligibility.
- Chair positions require the relevant legal/academic background for the specialised subject area.
Candidates should read the exact qualification, experience, publication and academic-performance requirements in the individual notification before applying.
Pay Level
All listed Assistant Professor positions carry Level 10 under the 7th CPC, subject to the detailed terms of the individual appointment.
Application Fee
The current faculty-call pages do not state one common application fee across all six recruitment streams. Candidates should rely only on the individual application form and notification for any payment requirement.
Selection Process
NLSIU may shortlist applications where the response is large. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email and called for the university’s selection process/interview as applicable.
Possession of the minimum qualification does not by itself guarantee an interview call.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment cycle published | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 9 December 2026 |
| Closing time | 5:00 PM IST |
| Shortlist / interview | To be communicated by NLSIU |
How to Apply for NLSIU Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Open the official NLSIU faculty recruitment page and choose the relevant post.
- Read the linked individual notification and Appendix A for the exact academic and experience conditions.
- Check your degree, research/teaching eligibility and experience. The Government Job Eligibility Checker may be used only as a preliminary aid.
- Prepare educational, experience, publication, category and identity records. The Government Job Document Checklist can help organise the submission.
- Open the application form linked from the relevant NLSIU vacancy page.
- Fill the online form completely and upload all required certificates.
- Serving Government/PSU/Autonomous Body candidates should arrange the required NOC for the interview stage where applicable.
- Submit the online application by 9 December 2026 at 5:00 PM IST and keep a copy of the acknowledgement.
For interview-day preparation, candidates can also review the Exam Day Checklist.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Relevant postgraduate degree and mark sheets
- NET/SET/Ph.D. or other academic-eligibility proof where applicable
- Experience certificates
- Research/publication record as required
- Category certificate, where applicable
- NOC for serving Government/PSU/Autonomous Body candidates
- Identity proof
- Photograph and signature
- Other certificates required by the individual notification
Important Instructions
- These six vacancy streams together account for 22 posts.
- Some positions are permanent; others are fixed five-year contracts.
- The permanent positions are subject to confirmation after satisfactory probation as stated by NLSIU.
- The two Chair posts are specialised five-year appointments.
- NLSIU may restrict the number of candidates called for interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications without required certificates may not be considered.
- Candidates should use only the official NLSIU forms linked from the vacancy pages.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Faculty Recruitment – October 2026 | Combined faculty recruitment page |
| NLSIU Work With Us | Current vacancies |
| NLSIU Official Website | University website |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are included in NLSIU Faculty Recruitment 2026?
There are 22 Assistant Professor vacancies across six recruitment streams.
How many Law vacancies are available?
There are 12 Assistant Professor (Law) posts: 6 permanent and 6 on five-year contract.
How many Humanities & Social Sciences vacancies are available?
There are 8 posts: 5 permanent and 3 on five-year contract.
Are there specialised Chair positions?
Yes. There is 1 Department of Revenue Chair Assistant Professor post and 1 HAL Defence Public Sector Chair Assistant Professor post.
What is the pay level?
The advertised Assistant Professor positions carry Level 10 under the 7th CPC.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on 9 December 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
Is the application online?
Yes. Applications are submitted through the online forms linked from the individual NLSIU vacancy pages.
What is the selection process?
NLSIU shortlists candidates and calls eligible shortlisted applicants for the applicable selection/interview process.