General Instructions

1. Applicants must meet the minimum essential qualifications for the post, along with any desirable qualifications as specified in the advertisement.
2. The qualifications, pay scales, and other conditions for teaching positions shall be in accordance with the 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 (hereinafter referred to as UGC Regulations, 2018).
3. In line with the UGC Regulations, 2018, the norms and standards prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies, such as the Bar Council of India (BCI) in applicable disciplines, shall also apply.
4. Mere fulfillment of the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call. The shortlisting of candidates for interview will be carried out in accordance with Appendix II, Table 3A of the UGC Regulations, 2018, subject to the candidate meeting all essential eligibility requirements for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor as stipulated in the UGC Regulations, 2018.
5. The scrutiny and shortlisting of applications shall be conducted in accordance with the following orders issued by the Governor Secretariat, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow: Order No. 3019/32-GS/2020 dated 18-05-2021, Order No. E-4229/G.S. dated 02-07-2021 and Order No. E-3047/G.S. dated 22-05-2022
6. For verification of date of birth, only the Matriculation/SSC certificate or pass certificate issued by the respective educational board shall be accepted. No other documents will be considered valid for this purpose.
7. The Advertisement Number, Post Code, and the name of the Post applied for must be clearly mentioned in the online application form.
8. Incomplete applications or those not submitted in the prescribed format shall be summarily rejected and will not be entertained.
9. The University reserves the right to:

1. Increase or decrease the number of positions at any stage of the recruitment process, including at the time of interview or selection.
2. Prescribe criteria for shortlisting applications/applicants in accordance with its requirements.
3. Withdraw the advertisement, in whole or in part, at any time without assigning any reason.
4. Fill or not fill any or all the advertised positions without assigning any reason.
5. Modify or incorporate corrections/additions to the advertisement on the University website, if necessary, before the last date for submission of the online application.
6. Cancel the appointment at any stage, even after the issuance of the appointment letter, if any inadvertent error or discrepancy is detected in the selection process.

10. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1500/- is applicable for Unreserved and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh, and INR 1000/- for SC of UP/ST of UP/EWS of UP/PWD candidates, for each teaching post applied for. The fee must be paid online at the time of submitting the application.
11. Separate applications, along with the respective application fee, must be submitted for each post applied for.
12. A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Bachelor’s as well as at the Master‘s level for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes (OBC)(Non-creamy Layer)/Differently- abled ((a) Blindness and low vision; (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing; (c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid- attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness) for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The eligibility marks of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based only on the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedure.
13. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) shall be granted to candidates holding a Ph.D. degree who obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19^th September, 1991.
14. A person with a disability of 40% or more shall be eligible for reservation benefits under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category.
15. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC of UP categories must submit a valid caste certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The certificate should not be older than six months from the date of application submission for SC/ST/OBC/EWS of UP categories.
16. OBC candidates falling under the Creamy Layer will not be eligible for reservation benefits and must apply under the Unreserved category.
17. EWS candidates must submit a valid Economically Weaker Section certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
18. Candidates applying for the posts of Professor and Associate Professor must ensure that they meet the minimum API Score requirements as specified in the UGC Regulations, 2018, before applying.
19. If a candidate wishes to be considered under both Reserved and Unreserved categories, they must clearly indicate this in the appropriate section of the application form.
20. Candidates must be in sound physical and mental health. If selected, they will be required to undergo a medical examination and obtain a fitness certificate from a competent medical authority as prescribed by the University.
21. Candidates employed in Government/Private Universities, Colleges, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a recent No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer along with a salary slip and Income Tax Return (ITR) documents. At the time of the interview, they must produce the NOC by their present employer accompanied by a certificate stating that:

1. No vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or being contemplated against the candidate, and
2. The candidate will be relieved within one month of receiving the appointment offer, if selected.

Any concealment of facts, submission of false documents, or misleading information, as well as any form of canvassing, shall result in disqualification.

22. No Travel Allowance (T.A.) or Dearness Allowance (D.A.) will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
23. Selected candidates (excluding those appointed on a contractual basis) shall be placed on probation for a period of one year. This probationary period may be extended by up to two additional years at the discretion of the Executive Council, in the event of unsatisfactory performance, conduct, or behavior.
24. Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered email for interview letters and further correspondence.
25. They should also frequently visit the University’s official website www.rmlnlu.ac.in for the latest updates and notifications.
26. The submitted online application form must be downloaded, and a hard copy of the same should be sent to:

The Registrar, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow – 226012, Uttar Pradesh, on or before June 30, 2025,

along with self-attested copies of the following documents:

• All Academic marksheets and certificates
• Experience certificates
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) by present employer
• Last Salary Slip by present employer
• Published research papers/articles/books etc. (if any)

Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview for verification.

27. The University reserves the right to revise, reschedule, cancel, or suspend the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason. The decision of the University shall be final, and no correspondence or appeal in this matter shall be entertained.
28. Candidates must ensure their eligibility as per the criteria stated in the advertisement before applying. If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage of the recruitment process, their candidature will be cancelled.

• No refund of the application fee shall be made under any circumstances.
• Any concealment or misrepresentation of facts, or submission of false or misleading information, will result in disqualification and/or termination of appointment, even after selection.
• In such cases, disciplinary action may also be initiated.

29. Any corrigendum, modification, or update related to the recruitment process shall be published only on the official website of the University: www.rmlnlu.ac.in. Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for updates.
30. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Lucknow and courts/tribunals/ forums at The Lucknow Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
31. For any queries regarding the recruitment, candidates may contact the University via email at: recruitment@rmlnlu.ac.in
32. Candidates can apply for their respective posts through the link https://rmlnlurec.samarth.edu.in/.

(Registrar)