National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) invites expressions of interest for the contractual appointment of a full-time IPR Chair Professor under the DPIIT IPR Chair, established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
The position is part of the Scheme for Pedagogy and Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA).
About the Position
The IPR Chair Professor will be responsible for promoting teaching, research and capacity-building in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at the University. The selected candidate will work towards strengthening IP curricula, fostering high-quality research, developing an IP knowledge base and encouraging engagement with global best practices.
The role also involves facilitating collaborations with academic institutions, industries and other stakeholders, supporting policy-oriented research, conducting awareness activities, mentoring students and researchers, and publishing on relevant platforms.
Position Details
- Position: IPR Chair Professor
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Nature of Appointment: Full-time contractual
- Location: National Law University Delhi, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Remuneration: ₹1,50,000 per month
- Initial Tenure: 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Academic Qualification: Must have served as, or meet the UGC eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or Associate Professor, with sufficient teaching and research experience in Intellectual Property Rights.
- Professional Experience: Must be an IP Attorney with at least 10 years of practice in IPR law, or another professional with significant recognition in the field of IPR and at least 10 years of experience.
- Retired IP Office Official: Must be a retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree and having at least 5 years of experience at Level 12 or above, such as Controller of Patents and Designs, Registrar of Trademarks and Geographical Indications, or Registrar of Copyrights.
Age Limit: Individuals above 70 years of age are not eligible.
Additional Information
- Candidates willing to join on a deputation or Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) basis are also invited to apply.
- TDS at 10% will be deducted from the monthly remuneration.
- No additional benefits or perks will be provided.
- The appointment is temporary and does not confer any right to regularisation.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on an evaluation of their applications.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- A three-member committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor will review applications and submit its recommendations to DPIIT.
- Shortlisting does not guarantee an interview or final selection.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the online application portal.
Application Portal: https://careers.nludelhi.ac.in
Application Fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable).
[Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ST and PwD categories are exempted from the application fee.]
Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026 11:59 PM.
Contact Information
For queries, candidates may contact:
Email: opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in
Website: https://www.nludelhi.ac.in
