Research Assistant, DPIIT IPR Chair at MNLU Mumbai (1 Post, Rs 47,000-67,000 per month)

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) was established on 27 June 2014 by the Government of Maharashtra under Act VI of 2014. The University operates from the 2nd and 6th floors of the CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076, and offers a five-year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme, several LL.M. and MBA specialisations, seven post-graduate diplomas including one in Intellectual Property Rights, and a Ph.D. programme in Law.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, launched the Scheme for Pedagogy and Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA) in 2016, under which IPR Chairs have been set up in select universities. The scheme gives effect to the National IPR Policy 2016 objective of strengthening IP Chairs in institutions of higher learning to provide quality teaching and research.

MNLU Mumbai is one of twelve universities and organisations in the country selected by DPIIT for an IPR Chair. Dr. W. M. Dhumane, former Senior Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, was appointed IPR Chair Professor with effect from 10 June 2020. The Chair's mandate covers IP education at UG, PG, diploma, certificate and online levels, research on IPR matters and their policy relevance, studies commissioned by DPIIT, creation of an IPR knowledge database and case-study repository, scholarships for research in emerging IPR areas, preparation of resource toolkits, facilitation of IPR filings, and research on industry-academia technology sharing.

MNLU Mumbai invites applications for the following position on a purely contractual basis with a consolidated salary:

• Research Assistant under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair - 01 post

The advertisement is dated 14 August 2026 and was published in Maharashtra Times (Marathi) on the same date under reference DGIPR/2026-2027/2277. The role reports to the DPIIT IPR Chair.

Essential qualification:

• Undergraduate degree or Master's degree in Law, or Ph.D. (Doctorate in Law), from a recognised university.

Age limit: 25 years to 40 years.

Qualifications, relevant experience and age are reckoned as on the last date of receipt of the application.

• 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability; a sole-authored writing sample will be required.
• Analytical skills, collation skills, written and oral communication skills, technical skills and time-management skills.
• Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently, attention to detail and a data-driven approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets.
• Candidates with experience in undertaking field research will be preferred.
• Detail-oriented project management of academic and research projects.
• Organisation of academic workshops and events.

• Assist the Project Co-Investigator and other team members in conducting literature reviews and curating relevant cases and materials.
• Conduct field and desk research on identified issues.
• Prepare progress reports and manage other reporting needs.
• Handle administrative responsibilities under the project and the research centres.
• Report to the DPIIT IPR Chair.

The salary is consolidated and depends on the candidate's highest qualification:

• LL.B. (UG): Rs 47,000 per month
• LL.M. (PG): Rs 57,000 per month
• Ph.D.: Rs 67,000 per month

The appointment is purely temporary, contractual and ad hoc in nature, and confers no right or claim to regular appointment, continuation, permanency or absorption in the University. All appointments are subject to the rules and regulations of the University and the Government and to the approval of the competent authority.

Application fee: Rs 500 for General Category candidates and Rs 250 for Reserved Category candidates, payable through online mode. The fee is not refundable.

Step 1: Download the prescribed application form for the Research Assistant post from the University website and fill it in. Applications in any other form, such as a bio-data or CV, and any offline application, will not be considered. A passport-size photograph must be affixed on the application.

Step 2: Fill in the details on the University's Google application form and take a print-out of the submitted response. Online submission closes on 28 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs. A scanned copy of the filled application form along with scanned copies of the necessary documents is also to be sent to recruitment2025@mnlumumbai.edu.in by the last date.

Step 3: Send the print-out of the application together with the payment receipt (UTR number), the print-out of the Google form response and the supporting documents in a sealed envelope, in person or by post, so that it reaches the following address by 5:00 pm on 31 August 2026: Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra (Tel. 022-25703188). The envelope must be superscribed "Application for the post of Research Assistant".

The application form must be accompanied by self-attested copies of:

• Documents relating to educational qualifications - degree and diploma certificates, statements of marks (photocopies of both sides) and any other certificates relating to educational qualifications.
• Certificates of teaching or administrative experience issued by the competent authority.
• Birth certificate, SSC certificate or another government document as proof of date of birth.
• In case of a change of name, a copy of the Government Gazette notification or another appropriate certificate.
• The small-family declaration in the prescribed proforma (Declaration Form "A") attached to the application form, as required by Notification No. SRV.2000/CR (17/2000) XII dated 28 March 2005 of the General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai.

Candidates already in employment must apply through proper channel or furnish a No Objection Certificate from the current employer, failing which the candidature will not be considered further. Applications received after the last date, incomplete applications and applications without the required documents will not be considered. Candidates must bring original documents plus two sets of photocopies to the interview for verification. Canvassing directly or indirectly leads to disqualification. The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post, and to withdraw the advertised post at any time without assigning a reason.