Law Faculty Recruitment | Assistant Professor | RPNLU Prayagraj | Apply by 6th April 2026

Law Faculty Recruitment | Assistant Professor | RPNLU Prayagraj | Apply by 6th April 2026

Faculty Recruitment Notification – Assistant Professors (Law)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj
(Established by U.P. Act No. 26 of 2020)

Advertisement No.: RPNLUP/Faculty/03/2026
Date of Issue: 06 March 2026
Position: Assistant Professor (Law) – Regular Posts
Total Vacancies: 12

Category-wise distribution:

• Unreserved: 05
• OBC-NCL (UP): 04
• SC (UP): 02
• EWS (UP): 01
  Pay Scale: Rs. 15,600–39,000 (Level-10) Academic Grade Pay – 6,000

Eligibility Criteria (UGC Regulations, 2018):

Option A:

• Master’s degree in Law with 55% marks (5% relaxation for eligible categories).
• Must have cleared UGC NET in Law or equivalent (SLET/SET).
• OR awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009/2016).
• Candidates registered before 11 July 2009 exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to conditions:
  • Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
  • Thesis evaluated by two external examiners.
  • Open viva voce conducted.
  • Two research papers published (at least one refereed).
  • Two conference presentations (UGC/ICSSR/CSIR funded).

Option B:

• Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in top 500 (QS, THE, ARWU).

Note: Shortlisting will be based on academic score (Appendix II, UGC Regulations 2018), but final selection depends solely on interview performance.

Application Fee:

• Rs. 2,500/- (General/OBC)
• Rs. 2,000/- (SC/ST/EWS)
  Payment via RTGS/NEFT to:
  Account No.: 50100590400732
  Bank: HDFC Bank, Civil Lines, Prayagraj
  IFSC: HDFC0000226
  Attach payment receipt with application form. Non-refundable.

How to Apply:

1. Download application form from University Website:

1. Submit filled form with annexures and fee proof via email: recruitment@rpnlup.ac.in
2. Send hard copy to:
   The Registrar,
   Admin Block,
   Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University,
   Gaddopur, Phaphamau,
   District Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211013

Important Dates:

• Last date (Email submission): 06 April 2026
• Last date (Hard copy submission): 16 April 2026, 05:00 PM

General Instructions:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Shortlisting at the discretion of the University; call letters only for shortlisted candidates.
• University may conduct written test / skill test / presentation / mock class as part of selection.
• No TA/DA for interview.
• EWS/OBC-NCL certificates must be issued after 31 March 2025 by UP authorities.
• Candidates from outside UP applying under reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved.
• Jurisdiction for disputes: Courts in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Candidates in service must apply through proper channel or submit NOC at interview.
• Regular updates will be posted on the University website.

For Contact Information:

For queries: recruitment@rpnlup.ac.in

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