National Law University Jodhpur has opened a fresh same-day recruitment for one full-time Research Associate under a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs sponsored project on land, housing, urban regulation and governance. The call for applications is officially dated 31 October 2026, and applications must be emailed by 16 November 2026. The selected candidate will work with NLU Jodhpur’s Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance, which serves as the Western Region Regional Centre under the MoHUA initiative supporting PMAY-U 2.0 and Viksit Bharat @2047. The basic qualification is an LL.M. or equivalent Master’s degree in Law, or a Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics or an allied discipline, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. Research experience in land laws, RERA, housing policy, tenancy, urban planning or governance is desirable. The consolidated remuneration is ₹35,000 per month. The initial engagement is for one year and may be extended based on satisfactory performance and continued project funding. Selection will be through screening followed by interview, and applications are to be submitted as a single PDF by email.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Law University Jodhpur |
| Centre | Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance |
| Project Sponsor | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Post | Research Associate |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Notice Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Employment Nature | Contractual / Project-specific |
| Initial Tenure | 1 year |
| Remuneration | ₹35,000 per month consolidated |
| Selection | Screening followed by interview |
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
LL.M. or equivalent Master’s in Law, or a Master’s in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics or an allied discipline, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
How to Apply
Apply by email as a single PDF containing CV, a Statement of Purpose of up to 500 words, self-attested mark sheets and degree certificates, and publication details if any. Send to recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in and CC crlh@nlujodhpur.ac.in by 16 November 2026.
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FAQ
How many vacancies are available?
There is 1 Research Associate vacancy.
What is the last date?
16 November 2026.
What is the salary?
₹35,000 per month consolidated.
What is the basic qualification?
A relevant Master’s degree with at least 55% marks.
What is the tenure?
Initially one year, extendable subject to performance and project funding.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is stated.
How will selection happen?
Screening followed by interview.
Is this a permanent post?
No. It is contractual and project-specific.