NLU Delhi Recruitment 2026: 1 IPR Chair Professor – Apply Online @ careers.nludelhi.ac.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The notification does not provide a category-wise break-up of this post. The remuneration is subject to TDS deduction at 10% as per NLU Delhi Regulations. No additional benefits, HRA, or perks are applicable.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Candidates must satisfy any one of the following three eligibility routes as on the last date of application:
• Route (a): Has served as, or meets the eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or Associate Professor as prescribed by UGC, AND possesses sufficient teaching and research experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
• Route (b): An IP Attorney who has practised IPR Law, OR any other professional with significant recognition in the field of IPR — minimum of ten years practising IPR Law or no less than ten years of experience in the IPR field.
• Route (c): A retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree — minimum of five years of experience working at Level 12 or above (e.g., Controller of Patent & Design, Registrar of Trademark & Geographical Indications, Registrar of Copyrights).
• Age Limit: No candidate above 70 years of age is eligible. No minimum age or relaxation is stated. Deputation and Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) candidates may also apply.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Application Screening: Candidates are shortlisted based on an evaluation of application contents. Shortlisting does not guarantee an interview or final selection.
• Interview: Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. Interview details will be communicated separately.
• Committee Review: A 3-member Committee of eminent persons constituted by the Vice-Chancellor reviews applications and recommends the candidate to DPIIT.
• Finality: The University's decision on eligibility, shortlisting, and selection is final and binding.
• Important: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or interaction. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications including Doctorate, if applicable)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (teaching, research, or IPR practice as applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable, for fee exemption)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Self-attested copies of all testimonials supporting the chosen eligibility route
• No Objection Certificate / Application through Proper Channel (if currently employed)
• Instructions: Applications must be submitted online at careers.nludelhi.ac.in before 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM. No additional documents will be accepted after the last date. Incomplete applications or those without the prescribed fee will be rejected. False information or fake documents may lead to cancellation and legal action. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application, withdraw the advertisement, modify the selection process, or withhold the post without assigning any reason.

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How to Apply for NLU Delhi IPR Chair Professor Recruitment 2026

• Visit the NLU Delhi Careers Portal.
• Register and complete the online application form with accurate details.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 online (SC/ST and PwD candidates are exempted).
• Upload self-attested copies of all required documents and testimonials.
• If currently employed, submit the application through the proper channel.
• Submit the application before 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Queries may be directed to careers.nludelhi.ac.in. All updates will be published only on www.nludelhi.ac.in.

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