Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at NLU Delhi: Complete Details
National Law University (NLU) Delhi @ NLUD has announced applications for 02 Research Associates under the Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV). This is a full-time, contractual opportunity for law graduates interested in criminology, legislative research, and policy reform.
Key Highlights
- Position: Research Associate
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Institution: National Law University Delhi
- Centre: Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Contractual (On-Site)
- Duration: 1 Year (Extendable)
- Location: New Delhi
- Monthly Stipend: Rs. 50,000
- Application Deadline: May 10, 2026
- Start Date: May 15, 2026
About the NLU Delhi
National Law University Delhi
- Established as one of India’s premier law universities
- Known for excellence in legal education, research, and policy development
- Actively contributes to legal reforms, public policy, and judicial research
- Hosts specialized research centres like the Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV)
- Strong reputation for interdisciplinary legal studies and empirical research
Centre for Criminology and Victimology (CCV)
- Focuses on criminal justice research and victim rights
- Engages in policy analysis, empirical studies, and law reform projects
- Works closely with government bodies and stakeholders
About the Project
Title: De-criminalisation of Industrial Laws in Chhattisgarh
- Aims to review and rationalise industrial regulatory laws
- Focuses on reducing criminal penalties in business regulations
- Involves legal reform and policy recommendations
- Requires in-depth legislative and comparative legal research
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct research on industrial and regulatory frameworks
- Perform doctrinal and comparative legal analysis
- Assist in drafting reports, amendments, and legislation
- Prepare research briefs and analytical notes
- Coordinate with research teams and stakeholders
- Support other project-related activities
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Law (LL.B / B.A. LL.B)
- Knowledge of:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Proven experience in legal research
Desirable Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Law
- Experience in legislative drafting
- Exposure to comparative or cross-jurisdictional research
Selection Procedure
- Applications will be screened based on relevance and completeness
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Shortlisting does not guarantee final selection
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted only through the official online portal
- Last date: May 10, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
- No physical or email submissions will be accepted
- If no response is received within 4 weeks, consider the application unsuccessful
- The university reserves the right not to fill the position
- National Law University Delhi follows an equal opportunity employment policy
Why Apply for This Role?
- Opportunity to work with a top national law university
- Hands-on experience in law reform and policy research
- Exposure to legislative drafting and regulatory analysis
- Strong career boost for judicial, academic, or policy careers
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following documents online:
- Statement of Purpose (maximum 750 words)
- Updated Resume (including publications, if any)
- Writing Sample (sole-authored)
- Copy of Law Degree
- Experience Certificates (if applicable)
- Any additional supporting documents
- Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
