Permanent Faculty Recruitment: Assistant Professor & Associate Professor in Law
1. About National Law University of Meghalaya
The National Law University of Meghalaya (NLUM): Located in Shillong, NLUM is a premier state university dedicated to legal education, high-quality interdisciplinary research, and academic advancement. Applications are invited specifically from eligible candidates who are indigenous inhabitants or permanent residents of Meghalaya for permanent teaching positions.
2. Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
1. Assistant Professor (Law):
- Number of Posts: 03 Positions (1 Unreserved, 1 Khasi & Jaintia, 1 Garo)
- Domain Subject & Specialization: Law (Open Specialization)
- Nature of Engagement: Permanent
- Pay Scale: Academic Level-10 with entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- as per 7th CPC with other admissible allowances
2. Associate Professor (Law):
- Number of Posts: 01 Position (Unreserved)
- Domain Subject & Specialization: Law (Open Specialization)
- Nature of Engagement: Permanent
- Pay Scale: Academic Level-13A with entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400/- as per 7th CPC with other admissible allowances
3. Essential Educational Qualifications
For Assistant Professor:
- Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale) in Law from an Indian University, or an equivalent foreign degree (5% relaxation for ST/SC candidates).
- Cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or SLET/SET, or possessing a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
For Associate Professor:
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in Law.
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (5% relaxation for ST/SC candidates).
- A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor with at least seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75.
4. Important Schedule & Application Fees
| Recruitment Process Stage | Scheduled Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | October 09, 2026 at 12:00 AM |
| Application Closing Date | November 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Application Fee (General) | Rs. 1,000/- (Non-refundable) |
| Application Fee (ST/SC) | Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: Who is eligible to apply for these permanent positions at NLUM?
Ans: Applications are invited from eligible candidates who are indigenous inhabitants or permanent residents of Meghalaya. - Q2: What is the last date to submit online applications?
Ans: The application portal closes on November 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM. - Q3: What are the application fees for General and ST/SC categories?
Ans: Rs. 1,000/- for General category candidates and Rs. 500/- for ST/SC candidates. - Q4: Where can candidates apply online?
Ans: Applications can be submitted through the official university portal at www.nlumeg.ac.in.
Disclaimer: Information summarized directly from the official recruitment notification issued by the National Law University of Meghalaya, Shillong. Please visit the official website for updates and detailed guidelines.