Teaching Staff Vacancies @ Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur; Apply by 10th January 2022

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW AND LIBRARIAN, DEPUTY LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

I. Professor
Scale of Pay: As per 7CPC

(Academic Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-) Eligibility (A or B):

An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2.
A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and / or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.

II. Associate Professor
Scale of Pay: As per 7CPC

(Academic Level 13A with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,31,400/-) Eligibility:

A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy-five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2.

An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.

III. Assistant Professor
Scale of Pay: As per 7CPC

(Academic Level 10 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 57, 700/-) Eligibility (A or B):

A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Relaxations of 5% shall be allowed at the Master Level for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / OBC (NCL) / Differently Abled Category for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The eligibility marks of 55% (or equivalent grade) and the relaxation of 5% to the above-mentioned categories are permissible, based only on the qualifying marks without including any grace marks procedure.
Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the national Eligibility test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET:

Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:

a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;

b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;

c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;

d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which is least one is in a refereed journal;

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR / CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET.

B. The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) the Times Higher Education (THE) or (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

Note: The Academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities, and Appendix II (Table 3B) for Colleges, shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only, and the selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview.

IV. Teaching Associates:
Consolidated pay: 40,000/- (per month) Eligibility:

(i) Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the master’s degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
(ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidates who have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET will be preferred.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Application form duly filled in all respect by the candidate must be supported by attested copies of all certificates, Mark Sheets, evidence of teaching/research experience and production of LL.M./M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D./NET certificates, copies of reprints of published articles, certificate containing the record of date of birth, etc.
Incomplete application form without signature of candidate or without the prescribed fee shall summarily be rejected.
The University reserves the right:
1. (i) to draw panel(s)for future appointment(s) in the event of non-joining of candidate(s) within the stipulated time.
2. (ii) to consider the applications received after the last date; but eligibility will be determined as on the last date of submission of application.
3. (iii) to consider “in-absentia” those who may have applied but are not able to appear for the interview;
4. (iv) to consider candidates applying from abroad or from PWD/PC category for Skype interview; and
5. (v) not to fill up any of the advertised positions.
Qualifications and other conditions applicable are as prescribed in UGC REGULATIONS ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 2018 and as amended from time to time.
The period of time spent by the candidates to acquire M.Phil and/or Ph.D. Degree shall not be considered as research experience.
Relaxation in educations qualifications, experience, age to the reserved category candidates will be permissible as per Government of India rules.

7. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must submit appropriate certificates issued by the competent authority as per the format prescribed by the Government of India. Those who fail to submit the required certificate(s) will be treated as General Category, subject to fulfilment of other terms and conditions.

The candidates applying under PWD/PC Category are required to submit the Disability Certificate issued by competent authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for this purpose.
The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates, the University, at its discretion, may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
Separate Application Form is required to be filled up for each post.

11. Candidates applying for the post of Professor and Associate Professor are advised to ensure that they possess the minimum API scores prescribed and evidence in this regard be attached with the application.

The eligibility of the candidates will be determined on the basis of qualifications acquired by them up to the last date fixed for receipt of applications.
The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post at any time without assigning any reason. The right is also reserved with the University either to fill or not to fill the post and its decision in this regard shall be final.
The University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate(s) at any stage in case of any inadvertent error in the process of selection that may be detected even after issue of appointment letter.
The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake or the candidate has undesirable / clandestine antecedents and has supressed the said information, then her / his service shall be terminated.
The University reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who may have been shortlisted based on wrong information provided by the candidate or any inadvertent error on the part of the University. Person who may be selected / appointed based on wrong information supplied by the candidate may be terminated at any stage.
The University reserves the right to alter / insert any corrections / additions in the advertisement/website in the event of any typographical error before the last date prescribed for the receipt of the applications, for which the candidates are advised to be in the lookout for announcements in the University, website.
The University reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who attempts to lobby or canvas to influence the selection process.
The University will not be responsible for either any non-receipt of application sent by a candidate or any delay in receiving the application sent by a candidate, on any account.
Applicant serving in Government / Semi – Government organisations / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous bodies must send their applications through proper channel (along with No Objection Certificate). Applications received without the recommendations of the employer will not be considered. However, an advance copy of application may be sent followed by the original application through proper channel.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of appearing in interview.
The applications should reach the University at the address given below on or before the last date mentioned in the advertisement.
A candidate, who has applied earlier informally and sent his/her bio-data/Curriculum vitae earlier to the Vice-Chancellor or any other competent authority of the University, must apply afresh by following the procedure.
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in time and should not wait for the last date of receipt of applications. The University will not be responsible for postal delays etc. and no correspondence/queries will be entertained from candidates on this account.

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26. Incomplete applications or without relevant supporting enclosures (self- attested copies of degree / certificates / mark sheets / experience certificates / caste certificates etc.) will be rejected at the threshold.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Form may be printed/downloaded by the candidates from the DNLU website http://www.mpdnlu.ac.in and the duly filled-in application form may be submitted along with the demand draft of Rs. 2000/- in case of General category and Rs. 1500/- in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories (drawn in favour of Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, payable at Jabalpur) to the Registrar, BRBRAITT Campus, South Civil Lines, Ridge Road, Jabalpur (M.P.) 482001, [email protected], 0761- 2605555, 2600070

Important Points:

Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of appearing in Interview.
The decision adopted by the University authorities at any stage of the selection process will be final and binding will be notified on University website time to time.
Selected candidates will be governed by the New Pension Rules, 2005.
No TA/DA will be paid to any candidates for appearing in interview.
The service conditions of recruited teaching staff will be governed by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act, 2018, Dharmashastra National Law University Draft Regulations 2020, Dharmashastra National Law University Draft Ordinances 2020 and Dharmashastra National Law University Draft Statutes 2020.

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