HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026, Vacancy 03, Last date 1 March 2026

Last Date to Apply – 1 March 2026

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Introduction – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla has officially announced its Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026, offering a total of 03 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes one regular post of Professor of Law and two contractual posts of Assistant Professor of Law.

This opportunity is ideal for qualified candidates seeking academic careers in legal education under UGC Regulations, 2018. Interested applicants must apply online through the ERP portal before 1 March 2026 and submit hard copies by 9 March 2026. The selection process will involve screening, shortlisting, and interviews as per university norms.

Job Overview – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Recruiting Body	Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
Advertisement No.	HPNLU-A(7)-11(Advt.)/2022-40
Total Vacancies	03 (01 Professor of Law – Regular, 02 Assistant Professors of Law – Contractual)
Post	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Nature of Recruitment	Regular (Professor), Contractual (Assistant Professor)
Job Type & Location	Teaching Faculty, HPNLU Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Application Deadlines	Online: 30 Jan 2026 – 1 Mar 2026 (5 PM); Hard Copy: 9 Mar 2026 (5 PM)
Eligibility & Age Limit	As per UGC Regulations, 2018; Age limit as per university norms
Salary Structure	Professor: Academic Level 14 (UGC Pay Scale); Assistant Professor: Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Selection Process	Shortlisting based on UGC criteria, followed by test/interview
Reservation Rules	UR (Unreserved) category for all advertised posts
Application Fee	Rs. 3000/- (Non-refundable, Online payment only)
Documents Required	Educational certificates, experience certificates, publications, API Score Form (for Professors), NOC if applicable
Exam Centres	HPNLU Shimla (details notified later on official website)
Official Website	https://hpnlu.ac.in
Apply Now	Apply Online

Important Dates – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Opening date for online application	30 January 2026 (05:00 PM)
Closing date for online application	01 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last date for receipt of hard copy	09 March 2026 (05:00 PM)

Vacancy Details – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Post	No. of Posts	Category
Professor of Law (Regular)	01	UR
Assistant Professor of Law (Contractual)	02	UR

Application Fee – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee (Rs.)
All Applicants	3000/-

Eligibility Criteria – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Post	Qualification	Age Limit	Additional Notes
Professor of Law	Ph.D. in Law with strong academic record, minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, publications as per UGC Regulations, 2018.	As per UGC norms and university rules.	Must submit API Score Form with supporting documents.
Assistant Professor of Law	Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) with NET qualification or Ph.D. in Law as per UGC Regulations, 2018.	As per UGC norms and university rules.	Contractual appointment for one year, extendable by the university.

Important Links – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Notification	Official recruitment notification PDF
Official Website	HPNLU Shimla official site
Download Application Form	ERP portal for online application

How to Apply – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Visit the ERP portal at erphpnlu.in.
Register and fill out the online application form.
Upload required documents including API Score Form (for Professors).
Submit the application fee online (Rs. 3000/-).
Download the completed application form.
Send hard copy along with supporting documents to Registrar, HPNLU Shimla by 9 March 2026.

Salary Structure – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Post	Pay Level / Consolidated Salary	Allowances & Benefits	Remarks
Professor of Law	Academic Level 14 (UGC Pay Scale)	Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical facilities, Pension benefits as per University rules	Regular appointment; salary and service conditions governed by HPNLU regulations
Assistant Professor of Law	Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated)	No additional allowances; fixed consolidated pay	Contractual appointment for one year, extendable by the University

Documents Required – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

API Score Form (for Professors)
Educational certificates
Experience certificates
Publications (cover page, ISSN/ISBN, authorial page)
No Objection Certificate (if applicable)

Exam Pattern – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details	Applicable Posts
Screening of Applications	Initial shortlisting based on UGC Regulations, 2018 and eligibility criteria. Higher qualifications/experience may be considered.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Document Verification	Verification of educational certificates, publications, API Score Form (for Professors), and supporting documents.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Interview/Test	Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview/test. The University may conduct subject‑specific evaluation or presentation.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Final Selection	Merit‑based selection considering academic record, research contributions, interview performance, and compliance with UGC norms.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law

Note: The University reserves the right to modify the selection process, restrict candidates, or cancel recruitment as per institutional regulations.

Selection Procedure – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

Stage	Description	Applicable Posts
Application Screening	Initial scrutiny of applications based on UGC Regulations, 2018 and eligibility criteria. Higher qualifications/experience may be considered.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Shortlisting	Candidates meeting essential criteria are shortlisted. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for further stages.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Document Verification	Verification of educational certificates, publications, API Score Form (for Professors), and supporting documents.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Interview/Test	Shortlisted candidates will undergo interview/test. The University may conduct subject‑specific evaluation or presentation.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Final Merit List	Selection based on academic record, research contributions, interview performance, and compliance with UGC norms.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law
Appointment	Offer of appointment issued to selected candidates. Joining must be within the specified period as per university rules.	Professor of Law, Assistant Professor of Law

Note: The University reserves the right to revise, restrict, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning reasons.

Job Location – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

HPNLU Shimla, 16 Mile, Shimla-Mandi National Highway, Ghandal, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – 171014.

FAQs – HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026

1. What is the last date to apply for HPNLU Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online applications is 1 March 2026, and hard copies must be submitted by 9 March 2026.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 03 vacancies: 01 Professor of Law (Regular) and 02 Assistant Professors of Law (Contractual).

3. What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 3000/- for all applicants, payable online via the ERP portal.

4. What is the salary for the posts?

Professor of Law: Academic Level 14 (UGC Pay Scale). Assistant Professor of Law: Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated).

5. What are the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility is as per UGC Regulations, 2018 for Professors and Assistant Professors of Law.

6. How can I apply?

Apply online via ERP portal, upload documents, pay the fee, download the form, and send hard copies with supporting documents to HPNLU Shimla.

7. What documents are required?

Educational certificates, experience certificates, publications, API Score Form (for Professors), and No Objection Certificate if applicable.

8. Is the Assistant Professor post permanent?

No, it is purely contractual for one year, extendable by the university.

9. Where is the job location?

The job location is Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

10. Will shortlisted candidates be informed?

Yes, shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and the university website about test/interview dates.

11. Can government employees apply?

Yes, but they must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview/test.

12. Is the application fee refundable?

No, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.