NLU Delhi IPR Chair Professor Recruitment 2026

NLU Delhi IPR Chair Professor — 1 Post

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has invited expressions of interest for one full-time contractual IPR Chair Professor under the DPIIT IPR Chair, set up by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The position is part of the Scheme for Pedagogy and Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA). The appointment is for an initial period of one year, extendable on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The post is based at the university campus in Dwarka, New Delhi.

What the Chair Professor does

The IPR Chair Professor will promote teaching, research and capacity-building in intellectual property at the university, develop and strengthen IP curricula across academic programmes, foster high-quality research, and help build an IP knowledge base, including through engagement with global best practices. The role also covers collaborations with academic institutions, industry and other stakeholders, policy-oriented research and inputs on IP issues, outreach and awareness, mentoring students and researchers, and publishing regularly.

Who can apply

The notification gives three alternative routes to eligibility:

• A person who has served as, or meets the UGC eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or an Associate Professor, with sufficient teaching and research experience in intellectual property rights; or
• An IP Attorney who has practised IPR law for a minimum of ten years, or any other professional with significant recognition in IPR with not less than ten years of experience in the field; or
• A retired official of the IP Office under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) holding a doctorate, with a minimum of five years of experience at Level 12 or above, such as Controller of Patent and Design, Registrar of Trademark and Geographical Indications, or Registrar of Copyrights.

Candidates willing to join on deputation or Extra Ordinary Leave may also apply. Eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as on the last date for receipt of applications, 25 November 2026.

Age limit

The notification states only a maximum age: any individual above the age of 70 years shall not be eligible for appointment as IPR Chair. No minimum age is stated anywhere in the notification. If the page header shows a minimum age, that is a site default, not a condition in the advertisement.

Pay

The IPR Chair Professor receives a remuneration of Rs. 1,50,000 per month, with TDS at 10 percent deducted as per NLU Delhi regulations. No additional benefits or perks are provided.

Fee

The application fee is Rs. 1,000, non-refundable, payable online. SC, ST and PwD category candidates are exempted from the fee. Incomplete applications, applications received after the last date, and applications not supported with the prescribed fee and self-attested documents will be rejected.

Selection process

Candidates are shortlisted on an evaluation of their application contents; shortlisting does not guarantee an interview or final selection. A three-member committee of eminent persons constituted by the Vice-Chancellor reviews the applications and submits its recommendation to DPIIT. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for interview. No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview. The appointment is purely temporary, confers no right to regularisation, and may be terminated for misconduct, unsatisfactory performance or subsequent ineligibility.

How to apply

Apply online only through the NLU Delhi careers portal, up to 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM. For queries, contact opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in. Any updates will be published only on the university website, www.nludelhi.ac.in.