National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has invited applications for the post of Associate (Coordination). This contractual position is based at the university campus in Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi.
For legal and management professionals looking for institutional administration and project management experience, this opening offers an opportunity to work at one of India’s premier law universities.
Overview of the Post and Remuneration
The engagement is strictly contractual for an initial duration of one year. It may be extended further depending on satisfactory performance, university requirements, and project funding availability.
- Post Name: Associate (Coordination)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Remuneration: Rs. 70,000 per month (Tax Deducted at Source @ 10% will be deducted as applicable)
- Perks: No additional benefits or perks are provided. The post carries no claim for regularization or permanent absorption.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must meet both the educational and professional requirements specified by the university:
- Educational Qualifications: A Law Degree or an MBA with at least 55% aggregate marks.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in administration, secretarial work, management support, or project coordination roles. This experience should preferably be within government or higher education academic institutions.
- Technical Skills: Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Desirable Skills: Prior experience in handling accounting software like Tally ERP or Tally Prime, along with knowledge of TDS and GST-related compliance work. Candidates with shorthand skills will be given preference.
- Age Limit: Preferably not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of application.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
The selected candidate will handle day-to-day coordination, documentation, and administrative support across university chairs, programmes, or centres. The scope of work includes:
- Maintaining digital and physical records, registers, file movement, correspondence, and expenditure files.
- Drafting official notes, meeting minutes, routine correspondence, and reports.
- Coordinating academic sessions, seminars, moot court competitions, workshops, and institutional meetings.
- Assisting with programme administration such as student coordination, exams, and admissions.
- Providing support in matters involving finance, compliance, Right to Information (RTI), legal queries, and general administration.
Application Fee and Important Deadlines
Candidates must ensure their applications are completed before the portal closes.
- Application Deadline: 26th October, 2026 up to 11:59 p.m.
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (Non-refundable).
- Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are fully exempted from paying the fee.
Step-by-Step Selection Process
The recruitment involves online scrutiny followed by an interview.
- Step 1: Document Scrutiny: Applications received online will be reviewed based on eligibility and submitted documents.
- Step 2: Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the interview.
- Step 3: Notification: If a candidate does not hear from the university within four weeks after the application deadline, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Mandatory Reference Requirements
Applicants must compulsorily submit two recommendations or references in the online form:
- One reference must come from the candidate’s current employer or Head of Department (HOD).
- If the applicant is currently unemployed, both references can be obtained from the academic institutions they attended, provided at least one reference is issued by the Head of the Institution or Department.
- Candidates currently employed elsewhere must route their applications through the proper channel.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online. The university will not consider physical submissions or applications sent via email.
Interested candidates can fill out the form by visiting the official link: NLU Delhi Careers Portal.
For any official queries regarding the application process, applicants can write to opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in.
Why This Opportunity Matters for Your Legal Career
Academic institutions handle complex legal compliance, regulatory frameworks, event administration, and institutional governance every day. Serving as an Associate (Coordination) at an institution like NLU Delhi gives legal professionals practical exposure to university operations, statutory compliance, and executive project management.
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