Research associate in criminal law at NLU Delhi 2025

The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has officially released a Call for Applications for the post of Research Associate in Criminology, Criminal Law, Criminology, & Police Studies, and allied disciplines under its prestigious Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV). This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate candidates specialising in who are passionate about research, policing reforms, and criminal justice policy.

The recruitment is being conducted for two (02) full-time contractual positions, with an attractive monthly remuneration of ₹50,000.

About National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi)

Established in 2008 with the initiative of the High Court of Delhi and the Government of NCT of Delhi, NLU Delhi is one of India’s most prestigious law universities. It has been ranked No. 2 in the NIRF Law Rankings for the last seven consecutive years.

Academic Programmes at NLU Delhi

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• LL.M. (Regular)
• Joint Master’s / LL.M. in IP Law & Management
• PGIP
• Ph.D.
• Several Diploma Programmes

About the Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV)

The Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV) is a specialized research centre at NLU Delhi that focuses on:

• Criminal law policy
• Victim rights
• Policing reforms
• Institutional governance in law enforcement

Currently, CCV is undertaking a comparative research project on the legal, functional, and institutional architecture of policing in India vis-à-vis developed countries. The project aims to produce evidence-based, practical recommendations to improve institutional performance.

Post Offered: Research Associate (Full-Time, Contractual)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Selected Research Associates will be involved in high-impact criminal justice research, including:

• Comparative study of policing systems in India and other developed countries
• Doctrinal, empirical, and comparative legal research
• Literature review, case analysis, and document analysis
• Data-driven research and fieldwork
• Drafting:
  • Research reports
  • Policy briefs
  • Working papers
• Coordination with:
  • Project investigators
  • External consultants

Eligibility Criteria: NLU Delhi Police Studies Research Associate Vacancy 2025

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold any one of the following degrees with minimum 55% marks:

Additional Requirements

1. Proven research track record in:
   1. Criminal Law
   2. Criminology
   3. Police Studies
2. Prior experience in:
   1. Field research
   2. Data collection
   3. Policy research (Highly Preferred)

Salary & Nature of Appointment

Documents Required for Application

Candidates must upload the following documents online only:

Selection Process

Online Application Submission
           ↓
Application Screening
           ↓
Shortlisting of Candidates
           ↓
Interview Call
           ↓
Final Selection

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Application Instructions

• ✅ Only online applications will be accepted
• ❌ No physical or email applications are allowed
• ✅ Application deadline:
  21st December 2025 – 11:59 PM
• ✅ University reserves the right:
  • Not to fill the post
  • To reject any application
• ✅ NLU Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why This Opportunity Matters

This Research Associate position is a rare chance to work directly on national-level policing reform research under one of India’s best law universities. It offers:

• High academic credibility
• Strong research exposure
• Attractive monthly salary
• Policy-oriented legal research
• Excellent CV value for:
  • Ph.D. aspirants
  • Judicial services candidates
  • Policy researchers
  • Criminal law academicians

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