Contractual / Regular

Panjab University Guest Faculty Law Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

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Aug. 29, 2026
Guest Faculty (Law)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Up to ₹50K / mo
Age Limit
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Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 29, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Aug – 10 Sep 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

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD candidates) from an accredited university, along with clearance of the UGC-NET in Law or a Ph.D. degree in Law awarded in compliance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC / Panjab University guidelines for Guest Faculty (superannuated teachers up to 70 years of age can also be considered).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Hard Copy Application Screening & Academic Scoring (UGC 2018 Criteria)

OfflineQualifying Only

In-Person Personal Interview & Original Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted under UGC and Panjab University guidelines:

  1. Hard Copy Submission: Candidates must submit two sets of the prescribed application form and template pages 1 to 11 with self-attested documents by post or by hand to the Director, University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana by 10th September 2026 till 04:00 PM.
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated the interview schedule by email only. Physical presence of the candidate with original certificates and publications is mandatory at the time of the interview.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Graduation & LL.M. Academic Merit Score
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. in Law) / UGC-NET (Law) Qualification
Research Publications in UGC-CARE / Scopus Law Journals
Prior Law College / University Teaching Experience
Personal Interview (Subject Knowledge & Classroom Pedagogy)

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.

Panjab University Regional Centre (PURC) in Civil Lines, Ludhiana is an established off-campus academic institute of Panjab University, Chandigarh. The University Institute of Laws (UIL) imparts 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), 3-year LL.B., and LL.M. courses. The Guest Faculty delivers lectures across core law subjects (Constitutional Law, Criminal Jurisprudence, Family Law, Corporate Law), mentors student teams for national moot court competitions, conducts continuous internal assessments, and guides legal aid clinic activities. Normal collegiate working hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary engagement on a lecture basis for the Odd Semester of session 2026-27 under Panjab University rules. Stationed at PURC, Ludhiana.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Teaching at Panjab University (an NAAC A++ central/state premier university) grants official UGC teaching experience certificates and API score benefits (2 marks per academic year), significantly strengthening the candidate's portfolio for regular Assistant Professor recruitments across National Law Universities (NLUs) and central/state university law departments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Application Deadline (10-09-2026, 04:00 PM): Applications must physically reach the Director, University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Civil Lines, Ludhiana by 4:00 PM on 10th September 2026. Late applications will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Physical Presence: Candidates must physically attend the interview in person; virtual or proxy attendance is strictly barred.
  • Two Complete Sets Required: Candidates must submit two sets of the filled-in application form and template pages 1 to 11 along with self-attested documents.
  • Mandatory UGC Criteria: Must hold LL.M. with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and UGC-NET in Law or Ph.D. under UGC 2009/2016 regulations.
  • No TA/DA Admissible: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

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

  • Guest Faculty (Law) (University Institute of Laws, PURC Ludhiana)1 (Open/UR)
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Honorarium of ₹ 1,500/- per lecture up to a monthly maximum of ₹ 50,000/-. Engagement is purely temporary for the Odd Semester of Academic Session 2026-27 under Panjab University rules.

Honorarium of ₹ 1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹ 50,000/- per month as per UGC Regulations and Panjab University rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Applicants are required to send/submit hard copies of their applications along with all self-attested copies of certificates, relevant documents, and publications. The duly filled application form (available via the provided link) and template pages 1 to 11 must be submitted to the Director, University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana.

  • Deadline: On or before 10th September, 2026 till 4:00 p.m.
  • Application Form: The application form can be downloaded from: Application Form
  • Late applications will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

The application in hard copy must reach the Director, University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana on or before 10th September 2026 till 04:00 PM.

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