Job Openings | Research Associate | Criminal Law | NLU Delhi | Contractual Basis | Remuneration Rs. 40000 per month | Apply by 15th November 2026

Job Openings | Research Associate | Criminal Law | NLU Delhi | Contractual Basis | Remuneration Rs. 40000 per month | Apply by 15th November 2026

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (CRIMINAL LAW)

About the Opportunity
National Law University Delhi (NLUD) invites applications for the position of Full-time Research Associate on a Contractual basis for a project on strengthening of the Police services responses towards ending Violence against Women and Girls. The project is funded under the Research Endeavour Grant (N-REG) 2025-26 of National Law University Delhi and focuses on suggesting best practices in light of the emerging global practices. The appointment is for a period of 4 months maximum ending by 15th March 2027.

Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to assist in the research work and collect the data from Educational Institutions in various parts of Delhi, the questionnaire and other necessary permissions/instructions shall be provided accordingly.

Eligibility

• Law graduate (LL.B. or B.A.LL.B.) and LL.M. (appearing/completed) from a recognized Indian or Foreign University with a good academic record.
• At least one peer reviewed publication in quality journal. Previous experience in working on similar nature of research project/s/ data collection process is desirable.
• Knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law.
• Proficiency in English.
• Skilled in MS Office applications.
  Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- p.m. The monthly remuneration will be funded out of the grants received from the N-REG project directly by National Law University Delhi.
• Position: One
• Nature of Appointment: Contractual
  
• How to Apply?
• Interested applicants should email the following documents:
  • (a) Résumé/CV (must include educational qualification, specialization, post qualification
    experience, publications) maximum two pages.
  • (b) Copy of undergraduate degree and post graduate degree combined as one pdf file.
  • (c) Motivation statement (maximum 800 words) outlining how you fulfil the essential/desirable qualifications and also possess the skills required for this position.
  • (d) Any other document relevant to this application not already submitted above .
• Selection Process:
• Applications will be screened for completeness and relevance.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Shortlisting does not guarantee an interview or selection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  Please ensure that the submitted application includes all the attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• Kindly email at iqbal.ahmad@nludelhi.ac.in
  Project Director: Dr. Syed Iqbal Ahmad, Assistant Professor (Law), National Law University Delhi.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026 till 23.59.

Important Instructions:

1. The application must be submitted through the online form specified in this advertisement by November 15, 2026 at the latest. Physical/ email applications will not be considered.
2. Candidates will be shortlisted based on an assessment of their application materials submitted through the online form, and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will be held online.
3. Only those candidates selected for the interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from the University within 2 weeks after the deadline, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or interaction.
5. If at any stage—before or after selection—it is found that a candidate does not meet eligibility criteria, has provided false/incorrect information, concealed facts, or submitted fake documents, their candidature/appointment will be cancelled and may lead to legal action.

6. The University reserves the right to: (i) Accept or reject any application; (ii) Withdraw the advertisement; (iii) Modify the selection process, or (iv) Withhold the post at any stage without assigning any reason.
7. The rules and regulations of National Law University Delhi shall be applicable to the selected candidate.
8. The eligibility criteria listed here do not guarantee an interview or a final offer.
9. NLU Delhi reserves the right not to fill the position advertised here.
10. NLU Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.
    
11. Please access the application form here:
    

Last date for submission 23:59 Hrs/11.59 PM on November 15, 2026.

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