⚖️ Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla – Faculty Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla invites applications for Professor of Law and Assistant Professor of Law posts. Apply online before 01 March 2026. UGC pay scale for Professor and ₹70,000 consolidated for Assistant Professor. HPNLU faculty recruitment 2026.
Date Posted: 15th February 2026
Organization: Himachal Pradesh National Law University
The prestigious Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla invites applications for the posts of Professor of Law and Assistant Professor of Law. Established in 2016 by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Legislature, HPNLU is one of India’s leading National Law Universities offering B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes.
📌 Job Titles
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Professor of Law
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Assistant Professor of Law
🎯 Qualification & Eligibility
🔹 Professor of Law
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Essential qualifications, experience, and eligibility conditions as prescribed under UGC Regulations, 2018
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Service conditions including salary and allowances as per HPNLU Rules & Regulations
🔹 Assistant Professor of Law
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Essential qualifications and eligibility as per UGC Regulations, 2018
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Appointment purely on contractual basis
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Consolidated salary of ₹70,000 per month
💰 Pay Scale
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Professor of Law: Academic Level 14 (UGC Pay Scale)
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Assistant Professor of Law: ₹70,000 per month (Consolidated)
📝 Application Process
🔹 Step 1: Online Application (Mandatory)
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Apply through University ERP Portal: https://erphpnlu.in
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Online application available at: https://hpnlu.ac.in
🔹 Important Dates
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Opening Date: 30.01.2026 (05:00 P.M.)
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Closing Date (Online): 01.03.2026 (05:00 P.M.)
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Last Date for Hard Copy (Professor Post Only): 09.03.2026 (05:00 P.M.)
🔹 Additional Requirement (Professor Post)
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Download the submitted application form from ERP portal
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Attach supporting documents for API Score claimed
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Send hard copy with documents to the Registrar’s office
No offline applications will be accepted.
📍 Postal Address (For Professor Post Hard Copy Submission)
The Registrar
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway
Village Ghandal, Post Shakarah
Sub-Tehsil Dhami
District Shimla – 171014
Himachal Pradesh