Associate Professor – HAL Defence Public Sector Chair at NLSIU, Bengaluru (Business Laws, 5-yr)

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has issued a call for applications for the position of HAL Defence Public Sector Chair at the level of Associate Professor. This is a contractual appointment for a term of five years, extendable at the University's discretion.

The Chair focuses on business laws, with particular emphasis on the legal dimensions of India's defence public sector. There is one unreserved vacancy.

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is one of India's premier institutions for legal education and research. Established by an Act of the Karnataka State Legislature, NLSIU is widely regarded as a leading National Law University and is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the country.

The HAL Defence Public Sector Chair is expected to teach, research and engage in scholarship around business laws relevant to the defence sector. The remit includes areas such as:

• Contracts management
• Defence sector procurement
• Dispute settlement
• Environmental compliance

You should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a relevant discipline
• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent
• At least 7 peer-reviewed publications
• A research score of 75 or more as per the UGC Regulations, 2018

The position carries pay at Level 13A as per the VII Central Pay Commission (CPC). The specific consolidated salary figure is not stated in the official notification.

The appointment is contractual for a period of five years, extendable at the University's discretion. There is one vacancy, which is unreserved.

Applications are submitted online through the official Google Form, along with supporting documents and certificates. The last date to apply is 10 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.

Refer to the official NLSIU notification and the detailed PDF for the full role description and application requirements before applying.

• Verify you meet all eligibility criteria (degrees, experience, publications, research score)
• Prepare your CV and supporting certificates
• Compile proof of peer-reviewed publications and UGC research score
• Complete the online application form before 10 July 2026, 17:00 hrs IST
• Review the official notification PDF for any additional requirements