National Law University Odisha
Contractual / Regular

NLU Odisha Deputy Warden Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Deputy Warden (Female)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 65 Years as on 10.11.2026
Job Location
Odisha14Cuttack3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Oct – 10 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with adequate computer knowledge.
Preference: Given to retired Law Enforcement Officers.
Gender: Strictly for female candidates (02 posts, Unreserved).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age. Retired Law Enforcement Officers up to 65 years of age are eligible and preferred.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Document Scrutiny

Offline ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-Person InterviewMerit Scored

Applications submitted online and verified via physical hard copy by 10.11.2026 (5:00 PM) will be scrutinized by the University Committee based on graduation qualifications, computer skills, and law enforcement background. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview. Final selection is based on interview performance and verification of original certificates.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Graduation Degree & Computer ProficiencyBasic ScreeningVerification of Bachelor's degree from a recognized University and practical computer operation competence.
Law Enforcement & Security Administration BackgroundDesirable PreferenceEvaluation of past service as retired Police/Law Enforcement/Armed Forces Officer, maintaining discipline and protocol.
Hostel Administration & Student Welfare AptitudeOperational CompetenceAbility to oversee girls' residential halls, handle anti-ragging compliance, emergency crisis management, and pastoral care.
Interpersonal & Conflict Resolution SkillsBehavioral EvaluationCommunication skills, empathy, firmness in enforcing university campus regulations, and coordination with campus administration.
Personal Interview EvaluationFinal MeritAssessment of leadership, maturity, vigilance awareness, and institutional alignment by the NLUO Selection Committee.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Deputy Wardens at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) manage the residential life and campus safety of female law students at the Kathajodi Campus in Cuttack. The work culture is demanding, requiring 24x7 residential vigilance, strict maintenance of hostel decorum, monitoring entry/exit logs, ensuring strict adherence to anti-ragging policies, and coordinating prompt medical emergency responses. The environment requires a judicious balance of firmness in enforcing rules and compassionate pastoral care for young undergraduate and postgraduate law students living away from home.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for an initial duration of one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and institutional requirements. Stationed at the NLUO Kathajodi Campus, Sector 13, CDA, Cuttack, Odisha, with mandatory campus hostel residence duty.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual administrative position, this post does not confer permanent absorption or cadre seniority in the regular establishment of NLUO. However, the role provides a respectable campus administrative profile, free or subsidized campus accommodation, and consistent consolidated monthly pay of ₹50,000/- with administrative recognition in a premier national law university.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • The post is exclusively reserved for female candidates (02 posts, Unreserved).
  • Applicants must fill the online Google Form via the university website AND send the physical printout of the filled form with self-attested documents to the Registrar, NLUO Cuttack by 10.11.2026 (5:00 PM). Online submission alone without the physical hard copy reaching by the deadline is invalid.
  • Preferences are given to retired Law Enforcement Officers with proven administrative track records.
  • The role requires round-the-clock hostel availability, night rounds, and handling student welfare situations on campus.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR (Female)2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated salary of ₹50,000/- on contract basis.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month purely on contract basis as Deputy Warden at NLUO Cuttack.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Access the official Career section on the National Law University Odisha website at www.nluo.ac.in.
  2. Complete the prescribed online Google Form with accurate personal particulars, educational qualifications, computer proficiency, and details of past law enforcement or hostel administrative experience.
  3. Generate and print out the completed copy of the submitted Google Form.
  4. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents including degree certificates, marksheets, proof of date of birth, computer knowledge, and retirement/experience certificates (especially for retired law enforcement personnel).
  5. Send the hard copy of the application with enclosures by post or courier to: The Registrar, National Law University Odisha, Naraj Road, Sector-13, CDA, Cuttack - 753015, Odisha, ensuring it reaches on or before 10.11.2026 by 5:00 PM. No application fee is payable.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is charged.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Female candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with adequate computer knowledge are eligible. Preference will be given to retired Law Enforcement Officers.

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