The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 and describes itself as a premier institution for legal excellence in India. NLSIU, along with the Department of Revenue, Government of India, has established the Department of Revenue (DOR) Chair to recognise scholars and teachers in the field of taxation law, anti-corruption and foreign exchange regulation. The aim is to produce high-quality research, strengthen pedagogy, engage in public policy dialogue and attract world-class researchers and academicians to the University.

The post

Post: Department of Revenue Chair in the level of Assistant Professor (Law)
Vacancy: 1 (Unreserved)
Pay structure: Level 10 as per VII CPC
Appointment: on a contract basis for a period of five years, and extendable at the discretion of the University

Roles and responsibilities

Contribute to teaching, research and scholarship in taxation laws at the University.
Conduct training and capacity building programmes, including for DOR officials, as required.
Provide legal opinion and analysis on related laws to DOR officials as required.
Render active support in all related topics as mutually agreed, with the primary objective of enhancing the knowledge and professional skills of DoR executives in their respective areas on a sustained basis.

Qualifications

The notification points to the minimum qualifications for regular teaching posts under the UGC Regulations, 2018 (Appendix A, Section I):

A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master's level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently abled categories.
A relaxation of 5% may be provided to Ph.D. Degree holders who obtained their Master's Degree prior to 19 September 1991.
The 55% eligibility marks and the relaxation are based only on the qualifying marks, without any grace mark procedure.

The qualifications should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.

General conditions

Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, confirmation of appointment is subject to obtaining the necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed qualifications and experience are the bare minimum; meeting them does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.
Applications are accepted through online mode only, by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates the application form will not be considered.
Candidates have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies) must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
If many applications are received, NLSIU may restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence will be entertained regarding the conduct or result of the interview or the reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form, or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to fill the post advertised.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect or false at any stage, the candidature is liable to be cancelled and any appointment made is liable to be terminated.
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.

How to apply

Go through the University's website, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates supporting your claim for educational qualifications, age, experience and so on, on or before December 9, 2026 at 17:00 hrs (IST).