NLSIU Bangalore Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant Professor (Public Policy)

About Organization

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

About Position

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor (Public Policy) on a contract basis for a period of two years (with a probation period of one year). There are 2 Unreserved vacancies available. Indicative subject areas include Policy Communication, Project Management, Negotiation & Leadership, and Public Finance. Selected candidates will engage in full-time teaching, course design, student consultation, research, and institutional administration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential Qualification: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) from a recognized University/Institute. Relaxation of 5% at the graduate and master's level is provided for SC, ST, and PwD categories.

• Necessary Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills to handle academic care and administrative duties for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Desirable Criteria: High-quality academic publications, demonstrated academic excellence, higher education teaching evidence, and a strong research record.

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated against essential and desirable eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for an Interview round.

Who Can Apply

• Indian Nationals as well as Foreign Nationals / OCI / NRI / PIO candidates (subject to visa approvals prescribed by the Government of India).

• Candidates serving in Government / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.

Why Apply

• Position offers Pay Structure at Level 10 as per VII CPC (Consolidated Pay).

• Opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary, intellectually stimulating academic environment at India's top-ranked NIRF law university.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NLSIU website (www.nls.ac.in).

2. Complete the online Application Form under Notification No. 13/2026.

3. Upload copies of required educational certificates, a Statement of Purpose (max 800 words), a full CV with publication list, sample written work, and contact details of two professional referees.

4. Submit the online application by 17:00 hrs IST on September 11, 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25/08/2026

• Application End Date: 11/09/2026 (17:00 hrs IST)

Important URLs

• Official Notification / Brochure URL: https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Notification-No.13-Assistant_-Professor_-Public-Policy-_2_Year_Contract.pdf

• Apply Online URL: https://www.nls.ac.in