NALSAR Pune Hiring Social Work Fellow 2026 – Apply by 15 Jan
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, has invited applications 2026 for the post of Social Work Fellow (Male) at its Pune Office under the prestigious Fair Trial Programme of The Square Circle Clinic. This full-time contractual position offers young social workers an opportunity to work directly with undertrial prisoners at Yerwada Central Prison, Pune, and contribute to strengthening India’s legal aid system.
About The Square Circle Clinic
The Square Circle Clinic is a criminal justice initiative of NALSAR with offices in New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur and Hyderabad. It undertakes:
Pro Bono Criminal Defence
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Research & Public Engagement
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Legal Aid & Prison Reform
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Strengthening the Criminal Justice System
It provides representation to death row prisoners and undertrials and works on issues like forensic science, prevention of torture, mental health in prisons, and legal aid reform.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 15 January 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Interview & Written Test | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
Position Details
| Particular | Information |
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| Post | Social Work Fellow (Male) |
| Location | Pune |
| Duration | 1 year (extendable annually) |
| Nature | Full-time, contractual |
| Stipend | ₹50,000 per month |
| Programme | Fair Trial Programme – Yerwada Central Prison |
Roles & Responsibilities
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Prison Visits | Interacting with undertrial prisoners & identifying legal aid needs |
| Legal Aid Support | Assisting prisoners in drafting applications to DLSA |
| Bail & Release | Identifying prisoners eligible for bail / early release |
| Family Coordination | Conducting home visits & collecting documents |
| Case Documentation | Preparing socio-legal case reports |
| Special Needs | Identifying pregnancy, disability, juvenility & mental health issues |
| Collaboration | Working closely with Legal Fellows |
| Training | Organising workshops & conferences |
| Reporting | Documentation & programme reporting |
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | MA in Social Work / MSW or related Social Sciences |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year full-time grassroots intervention |
| Language | Proficiency in Marathi & English |
| Technical Skills | MS Office, Email & Internet |
| Preferred | Experience in criminal justice institutions |
Application Process
Online Application Form
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Upload CV + SOP (Max 750 words)
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Shortlisting
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Interview & Written Test
📧 Queries: squarecirclerecruitment@nalsar.ac.in
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
- If you do not hear within 3 weeks after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
- NALSAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The University reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.
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