NLSIU Bengaluru Faculty Recruitment 2026

NLSIU Bengaluru Faculty Recruitment 2026: Permanent Positions for Professors & Associate Professors

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified educators and researchers dedicated to academic teaching, legal and policy scholarship, and institutional service.

Applications are open for multiple permanent faculty positions across Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Public Policy at its Bengaluru campus.

Quick Overview & Key Details

Vacancy Breakdown & Positions Available

• Professor (Law): 05 Vacancies (Permanent)

• Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences): 02 Vacancies (Permanent)

• Associate Professor (Law): 04 Vacancies (Permanent)

• Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences): 04 Vacancies (Permanent)

• Associate Professor (Public Policy): 01 Vacancy (Permanent)

General Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• Academic Qualifications: A Ph.D. in the relevant or allied discipline (Law, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Public Policy) with an exemplary academic track record.

• Teaching & Research Credentials: Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, peer-reviewed legal/social science scholarship, and substantial citation metrics or impactful publications in indexed international and national journals.

• Institutional Service: A proven commitment to curriculum innovation, student mentorship, academic administration, and active institutional leadership.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official announcement page on the NLSIU portal at https://www.nls.ac.in/news-events/call-for-applications-faculty-positions-at-nlsiu-september-2026/.

2. Review the detailed cadre-wise qualifications, specialization requirements, and prescribed UGC/Statutory pay scales.

3. Prepare your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, representative sample publications, and contact details of professional referees.

4. Submit the complete online dossier before the closing deadline on 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM IST).