NLU Delhi Senior Researcher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), Delhi NCR, has invited applications for 2 posts of Senior Researcher. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 15 November 2026.

The post is for Delhi NCR, with travel to study states as required. Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Economics or a related social science with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA; minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in empirical or socio-legal research. The pay is ₹70,000 per month, based on qualifications and experience. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 15 November 2026
• Vacancies: 2
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: ₹70,000 per month, based on qualifications and experience
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Place: Delhi NCR, with travel to study states as required

NLU Delhi Senior Researcher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

NLU Delhi Notification PDF 2026

The official notification gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download NLU Delhi notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Economics or a related social science, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA; minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in empirical or socio-legal research
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in empirical or socio-legal research

Other conditions:

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, evidenced by published or policy work
• Proficiency in English

Desirable:

• LL.M. or Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Experience leading qualitative fieldwork, preferably on courts, legal aid or access to justice
• Working knowledge of mixed-methods research, and thematic and content analysis
• Understanding of research ethics, including trauma-informed and data protection practices
• Knowledge of an Indian language

Pay and Terms of Engagement

Remuneration is based on qualifications and experience.

• Contractual engagement
• Duration: 1 year (Dec 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027)

Important Dates

Documents to Enclose

• Updated CV
• Writing sample
• Statement of Purpose (SoP) of 500 words
• Cover letter in the body of the email

How to Apply for NLU Delhi Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Email the updated CV, a writing sample and a Statement of Purpose (SoP) of 500 words to [email protected].
2. Write “Lead Researcher Application – Ease of Justice Study” in the subject line.
3. Include a cover letter in the body of the email.
4. Email it on or before 15 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Subject line of the email: Lead Researcher Application – Ease of Justice Study
• Queries can be sent to [email protected]

NLU Delhi Senior Researcher Recruitment 2026 – Important Links