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Jan. 2, 2026

National Law School of India University Recruitment 2025 – 1 Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law Post

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Level 14 as per VII CPC
Age Limit
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Important Dates

Published

Nov. 18, 2025

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Starts

Nov. 18, 2025

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Deadline

Jan. 2, 2026

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Exam Date

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About National Law School of India University

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), established in 1987, is a premier institution for legal excellence in India. It has consistently been ranked first among Law Universities by the Ministry of Human Resource Development's National Institute Ranking Framework for the last eight years. NLSIU, in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, has established the Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law to enhance research, pedagogy, and public policy dialogue in the fields of human rights, constitutional law, and public law.

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Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria for the post of Professor (Law) as per UGC Regulations, 2018:

  • Option A: An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, high-quality published work, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, a total research score of 120, and a minimum of ten years of teaching/research experience. Evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate is required.
  • Option B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. from any academic institution/industry, who has made a significant contribution to the knowledge in the relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, and has ten years of experience.

A relaxation of 5% in marks at the graduate and master's level may be provided for SC, ST, and Differently-abled candidates.

Salary & Pay Scale

The selected candidate will be placed in Pay Level 14 as per the VII Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)

  • Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only.
  • Applicants must visit the University's official website to fill in the Application Form.
  • Candidates must upload copies of all required certificates to support their claims for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc.
  • The application must be submitted on or before 02 January 2026 (17:00 hrs IST).
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • For clarifications, candidates may contact the University at [email protected].

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