The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 and is a premier institution for legal excellence in India. The University has remained the undoubted leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s National Institute Ranking Framework for the last eight years.

NLSIU, along with the Department of Revenue, Government of India, has established the Department of Revenue (DOR) Chair to recognise scholars and teachers in the field of taxation law, anti-corruption, and foreign exchange regulation, with the aim of producing high-quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world-class researchers and academicians to the University.

To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:

• Department of Revenue Chair in the level of Assistant Professor (Law) | 1 vacancy (Unreserved)
• Pay Structure – Level 10, As per VII CPC
• Appointment – On a contract basis for a period of five years, and extendable at the discretion of the University
• Qualifications – As prescribed in Section I, Appendix A in Notification No. 25 – Assistant Professor – Department of Revenue Chair (5-Year Contract)

Roles and Responsibilities

The DOR Chair Assistant Professor is expected to perform the following functions:

● Contribute to teaching, research, and scholarship in taxation laws at the University;
● Conduct training and capacity building programmes, including for DOR officials, as required;
● Provide legal opinion and analysis on related laws to DOR officials as required;
● Render active support in all related topics as mutually agreed to, with the primary objective of enhancing the knowledge and professional skills of DoR executives in their respective areas on a sustained basis.

General Conditions

1. Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
2. The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
3. The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
4. Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
5. Candidates have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
6. Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
7. Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
8. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview. 9. Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
10. NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution. 11. NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
12. If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
13. Last date for submission of the application is December 9, 2026 at 17:00 hrs (IST).
14. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.

How to apply?

Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before December 9, 2026 at 17:00 hrs (IST).

For more information: Notification No. 25 – Assistant Professor – Department of Revenue Chair (5-Year Contract)

For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at the following number:
Phone: 080-23010000
Email: