Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri- Faculty Openings

JOB POST: TEACHING POST IN LAW

FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW AND OTHER NON-LAW SUBJECTS

AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, SILIGURI

Apply By: 8th February, 2026

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies situated at the foothills of the Himalayas in the Terai-Dooars confluence bestowing it with natural landscape, sharing boundaries with the SAARC nations. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and is approved by the Bar Council of India and recognized under Sections 2(f) & 12B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The Institute offers Undergraduate Law programs for 5 years integrated courses in B.A. LL. B. (Hons), B.com. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL-B. (Hons.) and 3 years LL.B. It offers Post Graduation courses of 2 years LL.M. program and 2 years Master’s program in Public Administration and Governance.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates are required to:

• Fill the application form: https://forms.gle/5Tzj7RHWvqv1dpSP6
• Submit their application along with updated CV to [email protected] within midnight of 8th February, 2026.

Candidates shall enclose the following documents:

1. Good Quality scanned copy of SSLC Certificate / Submit their Proof of Age. (Pdf file)
2. Good Quality scanned copy of UG / PG Certificates; PhD /NET/JRF Degree (Pdf file).
3. Good Quality scanned copy of Consolidated or Semester wise mark Sheets (Pdf file)
4. Good Quality scanned copy of All Previous Experience Certificates (Teaching, Industry & Research) (Pdf file)
5. Good Quality scanned copy of pay slip of last pay drawn or salary certificate or Bank statement (Pdf file)
6. Good Quality Scan copy of: One passport Size photograph
7. Updated Resume (Pdf file)

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY

1. For Assistant Professor a good academic record:

• with a PhD Degree in the concerned /allied/relevant disciplines or
• a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) with UGC-NET/JRF/SET.
• candidates with 2-3 years’ experience are preferred.

2. For Associate Professor a good academic record:

• with a mandatory PhD Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines
• a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) with UGC-NET/JRF/SET.
• additionally require a minimum of 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.

Provided, the candidates registered for the PhD programme prior to July 11, 2OO9 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such PhD candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/ SLET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions.

• The PhD degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
• The PhD thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
• An open PhD viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
• The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her PhD work out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
• The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/ seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/ CSR or any similar agency

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the university concerned.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSTS

1. Associate Professor.
2. Assistant Professor.

DISCIPLINES: Law / Sociology / Economics / Political Science/ English / Public Administration & Governance / Management.

SALARY: As per the UGC norms.

DEADLINE: 8th February, 2026

DETAILS REGARDING INTERVIEW:

• Selection committee to be appointed as per UGC Norms
• Date of interview to be informed in due course.
• The shortlisted candidates will be communicated in due course of time.
• Contact Details: [email protected]

Reference: Direct Advertisement from the Institution

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