Overview
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor of Law (Regular) (02 (UR) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online on the erp portal of hpnlu, shimla, then a hard copy sent to the registrar before 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) online; hard copy must reach by 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.).
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
- Qualification
- These conditions apply without prejudice to the HPNLU Shimla Executive and Service Regulations, 2020 (as amended from time to time) or any other law in force: • An applicant must not be engaged or appointed elsewhere on a salary or honorarium payment basis. • An applicant should not have been involved in any criminal case, whether pending or convicted. • An applicant must not be facing any disciplinary proceeding before the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of the State, Institutes or any other authority. For the full eligibility of the Professor of Law post, see the official notification and the UGC Regulations, 2018 it refers to.
- Vacancies
- 02 (UR)
- Advertisement No
- No. HPNLU-A(7)-11(Advt.)/2022-85, dated 21.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) online; hard copy must reach by 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) online; hard copy must reach by 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) |
| Date of advertisement | 21.10.2026 |
| Opening date for online application | 22.10.2026 (05:00 P.M.) |
| Closing date for online application | 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) |
| Last date for receipt of hard copy of the complete application form | 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) |
| Interview | To be notified on the University website |
Important Links
Eligibility
These conditions apply without prejudice to the HPNLU Shimla Executive and Service Regulations, 2020 (as amended from time to time) or any other law in force: • An applicant must not be engaged or appointed elsewhere on a salary or honorarium payment basis. • An applicant should not have been involved in any criminal case, whether pending or convicted. • An applicant must not be facing any disciplinary proceeding before the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of the State, Institutes or any other authority. For the full eligibility of the Professor of Law post, see the official notification and the UGC Regulations, 2018 it refers to.
Application Fee
Post: Fee Professor of Law (Regular): Rs. 3000/- The fee can only be paid online, through the payment gateway on the University's ERP Portal. The University accepts no other mode of payment. The fee is non-refundable, and applications without the required fee will be rejected.
How to Apply
Candidates apply only online. The University will not accept any offline application. The online application form is available on the University's website, hpnlu.ac.in, and candidates submit it by registering on the ERP Portal of HPNLU, Shimla (erphpnlu.in). • Register on the ERP Portal of HPNLU, Shimla (erphpnlu.in). Note down the User ID and Password, because you will need them for all future references. • Fill in complete and correct details in the Online Application Form. Give a working mobile number and email ID, and keep them working until the selection process ends. • Read the API Score Criteria, then fill out the prescribed API Score Form and upload it. • Pay the application fee of Rs. 3000/- through the payment gateway on the ERP Portal. • Submit the online application by 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.). • Download the application form from the ERP Portal. Attach all supporting documents and certificates for the API Points you claim in the API Score Form. • Send the hard copy to the Office of Registrar, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, 16 Mile, Shimla-Mandi National Highway, Village Ghandal, Post Shakarah, Sub-Tehsil Dhami, Dist. Shimla - 171014 (Himachal Pradesh). It must reach by 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.).
Required Documents
• The API Score Form, filled out and uploaded • The hard copy of the application form downloaded from the ERP Portal • Supporting documents and certificates for each API Point claimed in the API Score Form • For every publication claimed: copies of the cover page, copyright, ISSN/ISBN No., authorial page and similar pages, sent in hard copy with the application form • A No Objection Certificate from the employer, for applicants serving in Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, Boards or Autonomous Bodies. Submit it at the test/interview if you did not upload it with the online application.
Important Instructions
• Applications are processed only on the information and documents applicants submit. If anything is found false or incorrect, by omission or commission, the applicant alone is responsible and liable. • The University will verify documents and antecedents at the test, interview or joining, or at any stage during service. If any information is found false or concealed, the services of the selected applicant will be terminated at once without any reason given, and the University may take legal action. • Tell the University at once about any change of correspondence address, email or phone from what you gave in the application form. • Check the University website and your email regularly for updates about this advertisement. • The University reserves the right to revise, reschedule, cancel, suspend or withdraw the recruitment process, in part or in full, without giving a reason. Its decision is final, and no appeal will be entertained. • The University may change any other terms of the advertisement or correct inadvertent errors at any stage. Any dispute, suit or legal proceeding falls only under the Hon'ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh. • For technical help with the ERP Recruitment Portal, call 9728233316. The University's phone numbers are 0177-2779802 and 0177-2779803 (Fax: 0177-2779802).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPNLU Professor of Law Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.) online; hard copy must reach by 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.); Date of advertisement: 21.10.2026; Opening date for online application: 22.10.2026 (05:00 P.M.); Closing date for online application: 21.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.); Last date for receipt of hard copy of the complete application form: 28.11.2026 (05:00 P.M.); Interview: To be notified on the University website
What is the application fee?
Rs. 3000/- (online only, non-refundable)