National Law University Delhi, a leading law university located in Dwarka, New Delhi, has invited applications for three positions: one Research Associate and two Field Researchers. The posts are for its project on the preparation of India's Common Core Document and National Report for the Fifth Cycle of Universal Periodic Review. The roles involve legal and policy research, stakeholder consultations, and field data collection for this human rights reporting project.
NLUD Research Associate and Field Researchers Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
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Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Opentill 22 Oct
About NLUD Research Associate and Field Researchers Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Law University Delhi
- Post Name
- Research Associate and Field Researchers
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Six months, with immediate joining
- Notice Period
- One week's notice or one week's salary in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate
1
Field Researchers
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Field Researchers | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Associate1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Degree in Law (LL.M.) from a recognized Indian or foreign university with a good academic record; demonstrated understanding of doctrinal and empirical research methodologies; knowledge of substantive and procedural international human rights law; proficiency in English; skilled in MS Office applications and other research tools.
- Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a research project in public international law, international human rights law, criminal law or fundamental rights
- Responsibilities
- Conduct legal and policy research for India's UPR, assist in the research methodology and stakeholder consultations, analyse and synthesise findings, and help draft and revise the UPR National Report and CCD
Field Researchers2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Law or Social Sciences from a recognised Indian or foreign university with a good academic record; demonstrated understanding of qualitative and empirical research methodologies; proficiency in English including strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in MS Office applications and other research and documentation tools.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of statistics or experience with data collection, analysis and documentation; prior experience in field research, stakeholder consultations or research projects in law, human rights or social sciences
- Responsibilities
- Facilitate and support stakeholder consultations, coordinate field engagement, collect and compile consultation inputs and field data, maintain project records, and provide research and logistical support
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on an assessment of the application and the materials submitted through the online form.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are interviewed, and the interviews are held online.
Salary Structure
Research Associate
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated
Field Researchers
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated |
| Field Researchers | Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated |
How to Apply
- 1Open the official NLUD careers portal and complete the online application form
- 2Prepare a Résumé/CV covering educational qualification, specialization, post qualification experience and publications, saved as one PDF file
- 3Combine copies of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree certificates into one PDF file
- 4Write a motivation statement of up to 500 words on how you meet the essential and desirable qualifications and skills, saved as one PDF file
- 5Save any other relevant documents not already submitted as one PDF file
- 6Upload all the PDF attachments with the completed form and submit it before 5:00 p.m. IST on 22 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Résumé/CV
•Copy of undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree
•Motivation statement (maximum 500 words)
•Any other relevant documents
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only through the online form; physical or email applications will not be considered, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Selected candidates must be physically present on the NLUD campus throughout the six-month appointment.
- Only candidates shortlisted for the online interview will be contacted; candidates who do not hear from the university within two weeks after the deadline should assume their application was not selected.
- NLUD reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior research experience mandatory for these posts?
No. Research experience is listed as desirable for both posts, not as an essential requirement. The essential criteria are the prescribed degree, research methodology understanding, English proficiency and MS Office skills.
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