About MNLU
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The Act envisaged to establish National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal education and promote society oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of societal life of the people in the country.
Positions & No. of Vacancies
- Research Assistant (Law) 01
- Research Assistant – Under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair 01
- Secretarial Assistant– Under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair) 01
Eligibility & Details
Research Assistant Law (01 Post)
Essential Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or Master’s Degree in Law / Ph. D. (Doctorate in Law) from a
recognized University
Desirable Experience and Skills
- 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable
evidence of research and writing ability (sole-authored writing sample will be required).
- Analytical skills, collation skills, communication skills (written and oral), technical skills,
and time-management skills.
- Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and
data-driven.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets
- Candidates who have experience in undertaking field-research will be preferred
- Detail-oriented project management of academic and research project
- Organization of academic workshops and events
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Co-Investigator and other team members in conducting literature reviews, curating relevant cases and materials.
- Conducting field and desk research on identified issues.
- Preparing progress reports and or managing other reporting needs.
- Handling administrative responsibilities under the project and research centers.
- Age Limit: 25 Yrs. to 40 Yrs
Salary:
- LL.B. (UG) – Rs. 47000/- per month
- LL.M. (PG) – Rs. 57000/- per month
- Ph. D – Rs. 67,000/- per month
Research Assistant – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair: (Annual Contract-Consolidated pay)
Essential Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or Master’s Degree in Law / Ph. D. (Doctorate in Law) from a
recognized University
Desirable Experience and Skills
- 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability (sole-authored writing sample will be required).
- Analytical skills, collation skills, communication skills (written and oral), technical skills, and time-management skills.
- Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and data-driven.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets
- Candidates who have experience in undertaking field-research will be preferred
- Detail-oriented project management of academic and research project
- Organization of academic workshops and events
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Co-Investigator and other team members in conducting literature reviews, curating relevant cases and materials.
- Conducting field and desk research on identified issues.
- Preparing progress reports and or managing other reporting needs.
- Handling administrative responsibilities under the project and research centers.
- This role will report to the DPIIT IPR Chair.
Age Limit: 25 Yrs. to 40 Yrs
Salary
- LL.B. (UG) – Rs. 47000/- per month
- LL.M. (PG) – Rs. 57000/- per month
- Ph. D – Rs. 67,000/- per month
Secretarial Assistant: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair (Annual Contract-Consolidated pay)
Educational Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor degree in any stream.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of reading and writing in English & Marathi language.
- Short Hand.
- Typing Speed of 40 words per minute.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience in relevant field.
Age Limit: 21 Yrs. to 40 Yrs.
Salary: Rs. 15,000/- Per Month.
How to Submit?
Candidates shall fill the application form available on the University Website as per the opening and last date mentioned in the advertisement as well as available on the website from 4th April 2026, and send the scanned copy of the same along with scanned copy of necessary documents to the email address recruitment2025@mnlumumbai.edu.in (last date as per the advertisement).
Hard Copy of application along with copies of the enclosures and the payment receipt shall reach the “Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai- 400076 (Maharashtra) positively, by 5:00 pm on or before 20th April 2026.
The envelope shall be super-scribed as “Application for the post of <–name of the post -”.
Deadline
Submission of application on-line: by 15th April 2026 till 23.59 Hrs.
Fee
The application fees of Rs. 500 /- (General Category) & Rs. 250/- (Reserved Category) shall be paid through online mode. Application Fee will not be refundable.
Contact
For inquiries, and submission of application please contact recruitment2025@mnlumumbai.edu.in.
