Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences), 5 Vacancies at NLSIU, Bangalore [Permanent; Apply by 9 Dec 2026]

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades it has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities and public policy education and research in India, and it has been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.

NLSIU invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service, for the post of Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences). There are 5 vacancies: 3 Unreserved, 1 Scheduled Caste and 1 Scheduled Tribe. The indicative subject areas are Economics, Sociology, Political Science and History.

• Pay structure: Level 10 as per VII CPC.
• Appointment: permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years of probation.
• Location: Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560 242.

The qualifications are those prescribed in Sections I and II.1 of Appendix A of Notification No. 21/2026 (minimum qualifications per UGC Regulations, 2018).

• 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 Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently-abled categories.
• The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, such as SLET/SET. Ph.D. degree holders may be exempted, subject to the conditions in the notification.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, THE or ARWU (Shanghai Jiao Tong University).

The qualifications must have been obtained from recognized universities or institutions. The stated qualifications are the bare minimum, and merely possessing them does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.

• Foreign nationals, OCI, NRI and PIO candidates are permitted to apply. If selected, confirmation of appointment is subject to obtaining the necessary visa approvals prescribed by the Government of India.
• Candidates must produce original documents at the time of joining.
• Candidates serving in Government or Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards and Autonomous Bodies) must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
• If the number of applications is large, NLSIU may restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit.
• No correspondence will be entertained about the conduct or result of the interview, or the reasons for not being called for an interview. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
• NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to fill the post advertised. Incorrect or false information can lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of any appointment made.

Applications are accepted through online mode only. Fill in the Application Form and upload copies of all required certificates supporting your claim for educational qualifications, age and experience. Without these certificates the application form will not be considered, and incomplete forms will not be considered. The last date for submission is 09 December 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.

For clarifications, contact the University at recruitment@nls.ac.in or Phone: 080-23010000.