Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi has invited online applications for the posts of Professor and Associate Professor in Law or allied disciplines at its School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies. The recruitment is for two regular faculty positions. Eligible candidates with the prescribed academic qualifications, research publications and teaching or research experience may apply within the stipulated deadlines.
About Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is a public state university established by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi through an Act of the Delhi Legislature. The university began functioning in 2008 and operates as a unitary, non-affiliating institution. It focuses primarily on undergraduate and postgraduate education and research in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The university operates through multiple campuses in Delhi.
Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 02
- Professor – 01 (SC)
- Associate Professor – 01 (OBC)
School: School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies
Discipline: Law or Any Social Science/Humanities Discipline
Areas of Specialisation
The following allied/relevant areas of specialisation are specified for both positions:
- Constitutional Law and Theory
- Criminal Law
- Administrative Law
- Human Rights Law
- Sociology of Law
- Public International Law
- Environmental Law
- Law and Governance
- Jurisprudence
- Legal Theory
- Legal History
- Law and Political Economy
- Philosophy of Law
- Law and Society
- Judicial Process
- Other allied areas of Public Law
Eligibility Criteria
1. Professor
Candidates must fulfil either of the following criteria:
Criteria A:
- A Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with high-quality published work and active engagement in research.
- A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- A minimum research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- At least 10 years of teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, and/or research experience at an equivalent level in a university or national-level institution, with evidence of successfully guiding a doctoral candidate.
OR
Criteria B:
- An outstanding professional holding a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry, who has made significant contributions to the relevant field, supported by documentary evidence.
- At least 10 years of experience.
- Applicants under Criteria B must additionally have received a national award in the relevant field instituted by the Government of India and conferred by the President of India.
Desirable Qualification: Research contributions and publications in interdisciplinary legal studies, including law and social sciences or law and humanities.
2. Associate Professor
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed.
- At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a university, college, accredited research institution or industry.
- A minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- A minimum research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations, 2018.
Desirable Qualification: A Ph.D. in any Social Science discipline with a focus in Law, along with an undergraduate degree in Law, is preferred.
Minimum Marks Required
- Associate Professor: At least 55% marks in the Master’s degree or an equivalent grade.
- Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels is available to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and specified categories of differently-abled candidates, in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is available to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s degree before 19 September 1991.
- The prescribed relaxation is based on qualifying marks without any grace-mark procedure.
Reservation Conditions
- The Professor vacancy is reserved for the SC category, while the Associate Professor vacancy is reserved for the OBC category.
- Across the university’s advertised teaching vacancies, one post is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), subject to the prescribed conditions.
- Candidates claiming OBC reservation must possess a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi for the financial year 2026–2027. The certificate must remain valid as applicable throughout the recruitment process.
- Candidates claiming reservation benefits must upload the prescribed supporting certificates.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2018, and the university’s recruitment norms.
- Application Scrutiny: Applications will be examined by a Scrutiny/Screening Committee to determine eligibility.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic records, research publications, experience, research scores and other applicable criteria.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The selection process may also include a presentation or seminar, or a combination of these, if required.
The academic and research scores will be used for screening and shortlisting in accordance with the applicable regulations. Interview dates will be notified through the university website and communicated by email to shortlisted candidates.
Salary
- Professor: Academic Pay Level 14, with a pay scale of ₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200.
- Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A, with a pay scale of ₹1,31,400–₹2,17,400.
The posts carry UGC pay scales under the 7th CPC, along with admissible allowances as per applicable norms.
Place of Posting
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi. Selected candidates may be assigned teaching responsibilities in another School or posted at another campus of the university according to institutional requirements.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000 (non-refundable).
- SC/ST/PwD/Women: No application fee.
The application fee must be paid online through the payment methods provided by the university.
How to Apply?
- Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official website of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi.
- Complete the online application form, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fees separately.
- After submitting the online application, take a printout of the completed form.
- Send the hard copy of the application along with self-attested supporting documents, preferably by Registered/Speed Post, to the address mentioned below.
- All supporting documents must be properly indexed and paginated in the order of the essential eligibility criteria. Applications that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered for screening.
- Mention the name of the post/discipline on the top of the envelope.
- Applicants holding Ph.D. degrees from foreign universities must submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
- Candidates employed in Government/PSUs, including boards and autonomous bodies, must submit a No Objection Certificate in the prescribed format at the interview stage if not uploaded earlier.
- Official Website: aud.delhi.gov.in.
Address for Submission of Hard Copy:
Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell),
Room No. 31A,
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi,
Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus,
Delhi – 110006.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 21 October 2026.
- Online Application Commencement: After publication of the advertisement on the university website.
- Last Date to Apply Online: Three (03) weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: Four (04) weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Hard copies received after the prescribed deadline will be rejected. The university will not be responsible for postal delays.
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.