Chief of Staff (Office of the Vice Chancellor) at NLSIU, Bengaluru (Full-time, Pay Level 10/11/12)

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

The University has issued Notification No. 08/2026 dated 21 July 2026, inviting online applications for one position of Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice Chancellor. This is a full-time position based out of the NLSIU campus at Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru.

• Post: Chief of Staff (Office of the Vice Chancellor)
• Vacancies: 01
• Pay structure: Level 10/11/12 as per the VIIth Central Pay Commission, based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate
• Tenure: Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, that is 60 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years probation
• Reporting: The Chief of Staff will report directly to the Vice Chancellor
• Location: NLSIU campus, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks. For candidates with benchmark disabilities the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.
• 8 or more years of overall work experience.

Desirable qualifications

• Master's degree or Post-graduate diploma in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks. For candidates with benchmark disabilities the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.

The qualifications prescribed must have been obtained from recognised Universities or Institutions. The essential qualifications and experience indicated are the bare minimum required for the role, and mere possession of these will not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

• Prior experience in establishing relationships with internal, external business, political and civic constituencies.
• Prior experience with donor interactions and relationships, and having worked in a similar role in a growing and changing complex environment.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of personnel and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound management skills and ability to think strategically while balancing complex agendas.
• Demonstrated commitment to and expertise in promoting diversity and working with diverse constituencies.
• Strong administrative writing, reporting, presenting and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent skills in researching, gathering and preparing documents and presentations.
• Supervisory skills including knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management.
• Excellent skills in planning, developing and producing events and special projects.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team, interact with diverse groups of people in a positive and professional manner, and maintain good working relationships.
• Proven ability to formulate effective strategies consistent with accomplishing the business and mission of NLSIU.
• Excellent ability to analyse information and research a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues.
• Excellent ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Competent to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent ability and sensitivity to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Excellent ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.

• To effectively manage projects on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, either individually or as a member of task forces, working groups or project teams; to keep track of critical dates, events and organisational issues for follow up with appropriate parties so that deadlines are met and the Vice Chancellor is kept informed.
• To work closely with the Office of the Vice Chancellor on a wide variety of administrative and executive priorities, duties, special projects and initiatives.
• To be the principal point of contact for the Vice Chancellor's Office with the University's Academic Review Council, University Council and campus administration.
• To independently plan, coordinate and implement special events and programmes of the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
• To track high priority initiatives, identify obstacles, pull in other leaders or team members as necessary, connect teams working on similar initiatives, and manage project teams that require input from multiple areas within the University.
• To manage and oversee the administrative, operational and budgetary functions of the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

• To promote and support the mission, values and strategic goals of the campus and the University.
• To collaborate efficiently between various stakeholders across the campus and the University to accomplish projects and support achievement of strategic plan goals.
• To work directly with the Vice Chancellor and senior University leaders in a collaborative manner to execute critical plans and projects.
• To support the Vice Chancellor's efforts to promote equity and diversity on campus and to improve the campus climate.
• To handle sensitive questions, concerns, issues and requests on the Vice Chancellor's behalf.
• To coordinate events, communication and correspondence of the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
• To liaise between the various internal and external constituencies.
• To assess all inquiries directed to the Vice Chancellor and determine the proper course of action, determining which meetings take priority, vetting requests for time and routing requests to other departments as appropriate.
• To resolve staff, faculty, student, campus-wide or community disputes and complaints that come to the Vice Chancellor's Office using mediation skills and involving appropriate campus resources.
• To represent the Office of the Vice Chancellor at internal and external meetings and forums as needed, and to assist in relationship building in the community.
• To maintain the Vice Chancellor's confidence and protect the University's operations by keeping information confidential.

Selection will take place in two parts.

• Part 1: Review of applications by the University. On review, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio as against the number of vacancies for the interview round.
• Part 2: An interview round in which the Interview Selection Panel will score candidates for selection to the post.

NLSIU reserves the right to hold more than one round of interview, either in person or over video conferencing, and to conduct independent background checks on candidates. The University also reserves the right to request references from persons not listed in the application form but who would be familiar with the candidate's previous work. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email, and all correspondence will be made through email only.

Interested individuals should go through the University's website, fill in the online Application Form, and upload certificates supporting their claim for educational qualifications, age and experience, on or before 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM IST.

Incomplete applications, in any form, will not be considered by the University. Candidates will be required to produce original documents at the time of interview. There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.

• Where the number of applications received is large and it is not convenient or possible to interview all candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit.
• 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.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct or result of the interview, or reasons for not being called for interview.
• Canvassing in any form, or bringing in any influence political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
• If information provided 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.
• NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the institution.
• NLSIU reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement and not fill the advertised post at any time without assigning any reason. The decision of the University in all matters relating to this post shall be final and binding.
• Any dispute arising pursuant to this advertisement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Bangalore.