Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, under the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India, has invited applications for filling up one post of Professor of Law. The post is General Central Service, Group A, Gazetted and carries Level-13A of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a pay range of ₹1,31,100–₹2,16,600. The post is to be filled by deputation including short-term contract. Eligible officers from Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, recognized Government Research Institutions, Semi-Government and Statutory Organizations may apply subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. The notice provides alternative qualification and experience routes involving an LLM with prescribed legal teaching, training, research, judicial or Bar experience, or an LLB with prescribed judicial service or legal practice experience. Desirable qualifications include experience as District and Sessions Judge or a Doctorate Degree in Law. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The period of deputation or contract, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation or contract in another Central Government organization, ordinarily should not exceed four years. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel and accompanied by APARs, cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and penalty statement. The vacancy circular is dated 22 July 2026 and specifies that applications should reach LBSNAA within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
| Recruiting Organization | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. |
|---|---|
| Administrative Department | Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India. |
| Post Classification | General Central Service, Group A, Gazetted. |
| Method of Recruitment | The post is to be filled by deputation including short-term contract. |
| Eligible Organizations | Officers of Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, recognized Government Research Institutions, Semi-Government and Statutory Organizations may be considered subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. |
| Service Eligibility | Eligible officers may be those holding analogous posts on regular basis, or having two years regular service in Level-13 or equivalent, six years regular service in Level-12 or equivalent, or eleven years regular service in Level-11 or equivalent, subject to the prescribed conditions. |
| Essential Qualification Route 1 | Master Degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University or equivalent and ten years experience in imparting training or teaching or research in legal affairs in administration or in Judicial Services, or ten years practical experience at the Bar as an Advocate, of which three years should be in a High Court as a Senior Advocate. |
| Essential Qualification Route 2 | Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University or equivalent and twelve years experience in a State Judicial Service, of which five years should be at the level of Additional District Judge and Sessions Judge or above; OR twelve years practical experience at the Bar, of which five years should be in a High Court as a Senior Advocate. |
| Desirable Qualification | Experience as District and Sessions Judge. |
| Desirable Qualification | Doctorate Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Maximum Age Limit | The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
| Qualification Relaxation | Experience qualifications may be relaxed at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for candidates who are otherwise well qualified. A specific relaxation provision is also stated for SC/ST candidates where sufficient candidates possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available. |
| Deputation Pay | Pay and other terms of deputation will be regulated under the provisions contained in DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time. |
| Period of Deputation / Contract | The period of deputation or contract, including any period of deputation or contract in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or another Central Government organization/department, shall ordinarily not exceed four years. |
| APAR Dossiers | Photocopies of the APAR dossiers of the candidate for the last five years, duly attested on each page by a Gazetted Officer, are required. Original ACR/APAR dossiers should not be sent. |
| Cadre Clearance | Certificate of Cadre Clearance must accompany the application. |
| Vigilance Clearance | Certificate of Vigilance Clearance must accompany the application. |
| Integrity Certificate | Certificate of Integrity must accompany the application. |
| Penalty Statement | Certificate or statement of Major/Minor penalties imposed on the official during the last 10 years must be furnished. |
| Application Deadline | Applications should reach LBSNAA within 45 days from the date of publication of the vacancy in the Employment News. The vacancy circular does not provide a fixed calendar date in the PDF itself. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor of Law | 1 |
Qualification: Master Degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University or equivalent with the prescribed experience; or Degree in Law (LLB) with the prescribed judicial service or legal practice experience, as specified in the vacancy circular.
Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Experience qualification may be relaxable in specified cases at the discretion of the UPSC as stated in the vacancy circular.
22 July 2026
Within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News
Eligible and willing officers whose services can be spared immediately should submit their applications through proper channel.
Applications must be accompanied by the prescribed APAR, cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and penalty statement documents.
Eligible applications will be considered for appointment to the post in accordance with the applicable deputation and selection rules.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Professor of Law | ₹1,31,100 – ₹2,16,600 |
Level-13A of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹1,31,100–₹2,16,600. Pay and other terms of deputation will be regulated under applicable DoPT rules.
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