Direct Recruitment of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre – Law) in Government Law Colleges– 2025
Date Posted: 28th January 2025
Applications are invited for appointment by Direct Recruitment to the posts of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre – Law) in Government Law Colleges – 2025 in the Tamil Nadu Legal Educational Service from the eligible Candidates through Online mode only up to 5.00 p.m. on 03.03.2025 as detailed below:
Name of the Post:
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Pay Scale:
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Academic Level 13A
(Scale of Pay Rs.1,31,400-2,17,100) - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Academic Level 11
(Scale of Pay Rs.68,900-2,05,500) - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Pre – Law) Academic Level 10
(Scale of Pay Rs.57,700-1,82,400)
Important Dates:
- Date of Notification : 24.01.2025
- Date of commencement of receiving application through Online mode only : 31.01.2025
- Last date for submission of filled in application through Online mode only : 03.03.2025
- Date of Examination (OMR Based) (Tentative) : 11.05.2025 Onwards
Vacancy details Subject-wise:
A. SHORT FALL VACANCIES -2
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
1. Criminal Law
2. Labour Law
B. BACKLOG VACANCIES -35
- i) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR- 16
1. Property Law
2. Crime and Torts
3. Criminal Law
4. Labour Law
5. Environmental Law
6. Administrative Law
7. Taxation Law - ii) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Pre – Law) -19
1. English
2. Sociology
3. Political Science
4. Economics
C. CURRENT VACANCIES:
- i) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – 8
1. Business Law
2. Criminal Law
3. Property Law
4. Labour Law
5. Administrative Law
6. Constitutional Law
7. International Law
8. Environmental Law
- ii) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – 46
1. International Law
2. Business Law
3. Law of Contracts
4. Property Law
5. Criminal Law
6. Labour Law
7. Human Rights Law
8. Environmental Law
9. Intellectual Property Law
10. Constitutional Law
11. Administrative Law
12. Taxation Law
13. Information Technology and Cyber Security Laws
14. Family Law
- iii) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Pre – Law) – 41
1. English
2. Sociology
3. Political Science
4. Economics
QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Age limit as on 01.07.2025:
(i) As per the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Legal Educational Service, the age limit for the post of Associate Professor is 45 years. Provided that for appointment to the post of Associate Professor, for each year of service, on a regular basis in the post of Assistant Professor in a Law College in the State by a person, the age-limit will be increased by one year, subject to a maximum of five years.
(ii) No person shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law), if he/she has completed the age of 40 years as on 01.07.2025.
(iii) Further, for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor for each year of service, whether regular or temporary, if need be, in any of the teaching posts in a Law College in the State by a person, the age limit will be increased by one year subject to a maximum of five years.
(iv) Persons with benchmark disability will be eligible for age concession up to ten years over and above the age limit prescribed provided they are found to be otherwise suitable.
(v) An Ex-servicemen who has not completed 53 years of age on the 1st day of July 2025 in which the vacancies are notified, but is otherwise qualified, shall be eligible for appointment to the post of Associate Professor.
(vi) An Ex-servicemen who has not completed 48 years of age on the 1st day of July 2025 in which the vacancies are notified, but is otherwise qualified, shall be eligible for appointment to the posts of Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre-Law)
b. Educational Qualifications as on the date of Notification:
No person shall be eligible for appointment to the post of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor (Pre–Law) unless he/she possesses the minimum educational qualifications are as follows:
1. Associate Professor:
(i) Master’s Degree in Law in the relevant discipline of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission with not less than fifty-five percentage of marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever grading system is followed) and a good academic record.
Provided that candidates belonging to Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks:
Provided further that the holders of Ph.D. Degree in Law, who have passed their Master’s Degree in Law prior to the 19th September 1991, shall possess not less than 50% of marks in the Master’s Degree in Law.
Provided also that the candidates who have obtained their Master’s Degree in Law through Private Study or Distance Education Mode or through Correspondence Course are not be eligible for appointment: Provided also further that the candidates who have obtained their Master’s Degree through One year Course are not eligible for appointment.
(ii) Teaching Experience for a period of not less than eight years in a Faculty of Law in a Law College and / or research in a 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 of the UGC Regulations, 2018. (Annexure – VIII & IX)
(iii) Must have qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or an accredited Test:
Provided that the candidates, 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 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET or an accredited Test:
Provided further that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree 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 fulfillment of the following conditions: a. The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode;
b. The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
c. 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 at least one is in a refereed journal;
e. The candidate has presented not less than two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences / seminars sponsored / funded / supported by the UGC /ICSSR /CSIR or any similar agency.
(iv) A Ph.D., Degree in Law.
2. Assistant Professor:
(i) Master’s Degree in Law in the relevant discipline for which application is made of any recognized University with not less than fifty five percentage of marks (or an equivalent grade in a points scale, wherever grading system is followed) and a good academic record:
Provided that candidates belonging to Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks: Provided further that the holders of Ph.D. Degree in Law, who have passed their Master’s Degree in Law prior to the 19th September 1991, shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks in the Master’s Degree in Law.
Provided also that the candidates who have obtained their Master’s Degree through Private Study or Distance Education Mode or through Correspondence Course shall not be eligible for appointment.
Provided also further that the candidates who have obtained their Master’s Degree through One year Course are not eligible for appointment.
(ii) Must have qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or an accredited Test.
Provided that the candidates, who are or have been awarded 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 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET or an accredited Test.
Provided further that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree 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 fulfillment of the following conditions:
a. The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode;
b. The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
c. 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 at least one is in a refereed journal;
e. The candidate has presented not less than two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences / seminars sponsored / funded / supported by the UGC /ICSSR /CSIR or any similar agency. [T.N. Govt. Gazette No 18, Dated 04.05.2022 Part III – section 1(b) Service
Rules including Ad-hoc Rules, Regulations etc.]
Note:
i. Candidates who possess M.L / LL.M. Degree in ‘Contracts’ can apply to the post of Assistant Professor for both ‘Business Law’ and ‘Law of Contracts’.
ii. Candidates who possess M.L / LL.M. Degree in ‘Constitutional Law’ and ‘International Law’ can apply to the post of Assistant Professor for both ‘Constitutional Law and ‘International Law’.
iii. Candidates who possess M.L / LL.M. Degree in ‘Constitutional Law’ and ‘Human Rights’ can apply to the post of Assistant Professor for both ‘Constitutional Law’ and ‘Human Rights Law’.
iv. Candidates who possess M.L / LL.M. Degree in ‘Labour Law’ and ‘Administrative Law’ can apply to the post of Assistant Professor for both ‘Labour Law’ and ‘Administrative Law’.
Assistant Professor (Pre – Law):
(i) M.A. Degree in any of the Universities in the State of Tamil Nadu or a degree of equivalent standard in the subject as may be specified by the Government from time to time with not less than fifty-five percentage of marks in the respective subject and a good academic record. Provided that the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks. Provided further that the holders of Ph.D. Degree, who have passed their Master’s Degree in the respective subject prior to the 19th September 1991, shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks. Provided also that the candidates who have obtained their Under graduate Degree or Master’s Degree through Distance Education Mode or through Correspondence Course shall not be eligible for appointment. Provided also further that the candidates with cross major degrees viz., Under graduate Degree in different subject than the subject of study at the Post graduate level shall not be eligible for appointment.
(ii) Must have qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or an accredited test in the subject concerned. Provided that the candidates, 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 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET or an accredited Test.
Provided that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree 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 fulfillment of the following conditions:
(a) The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode;
(b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
(c) Open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
(d) The candidate has published two research papers from his Ph.D. work out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
(e) The candidate has presented not less than two papers based on his Ph.D. work in conferences / seminars sponsored/funded /supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.
EQUIVALENCE OF QUALIFICATION (As on the date of Notification):
Candidates claiming equivalence of qualification should possess evidence for such claim in the form of a G.O. issued before the date of notification and the same has to be produced or uploaded at the time of applying online.
(i) The Government orders relating to equivalence of qualification are hosted in the Teachers Recruitment Board’s website.
(ii) If the candidate is in possession of an equivalence of Government order other than the one which is hosted in the website, the details have to be furnished and should upload the Government order while applying online.
(For further details regarding equivalence of qualification refer Annexure – VII of this Notification).
A. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
i. Candidates who have obtained a degree after undergoing a course of one year duration (Double Degrees / Dual degrees, additional degree etc.,) are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
ii. Candidates who have obtained any two or three of the required qualifications (SSLC, HSC, U.G. degree and P.G. degree) simultaneously are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
iii. In cases where the Special Rules prescribe a Diploma or a Degree or a Post Graduate Degree as a qualification for appointment, then; –
(a) A Diploma obtained after completion of SSLC or Higher Secondary Course [(10+3, (3 years Diploma) or 10+2+2, (Lateral entry)] or
(b) A degree obtained after completion of S.S.L.C. and Higher Secondary Course (10+2+3+2 or more) or
(c) A Post Graduate degree obtained after completion of S.S.L.C., Higher Secondary Course or a Degree or its equivalent (10+2+3+2 or 10+2+5 or 10+3+3+2 or 10+3+5) pattern and a P.G., degree from any University or Institution, recognized by the University Grants Commission shall be recognized as the qualification. [As per Explanation-I of Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016].
ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE, VIZ.TAMIL:
(i) No person shall be eligible for appointment to any service by direct recruitment unless he/she has an adequate knowledge of the official language of the State, namely, Tamil: Provided that a person, being otherwise qualified for appointment to the post to which recruitment is to be made, may apply for recruitment to the post, despite the fact that, at the time of such application, he/she does not possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil. If selected and appointed, such a candidate should pass the Second-Class Language Test (Full-test) in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, within a period of two years from the date of appointment, failing which he/she will be discharged from service. [As per section 21(1) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016.]
Note: Candidates should possess adequate knowledge in Tamil. (For further details refer para 10 of “Instructions to the candidates”) (https://www.trb.tn.gov.in)
(ii) Compulsory Tamil Language Paper for Recruitment: Notwithstanding anything contained in section 21, on and from the 1stday of December 2021, any person who applies for recruitment to any post in any service by direct recruitment shall pass the compulsory Tamil language paper in the examination conducted for the recruitment with not less than forty percent (40%) of total marks. [Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No.20, Part IV–Section1 Dated.13.01.2023 and section 21-A of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016]
How to Apply:
- Candidates should read carefully “How to Apply” section given in the Notification / Teachers Recruitment Board’s website.
- Candidates should apply only through Online mode in the Teachers Recruitment Board’s website: (https://www.trb.tn.gov.in). No other mode of application will be entertained. The application process is entirely Online.
- A valid e-mail id and Mobile Number of candidates are mandatory for registration and e-mail id should be kept active as all future communications will be sent to the registered e-mail id only.
- (i) Applicants are allowed to submit 2 applications for Associate Professor in any 2 given subject but he/she must have 8 years of experience in each of the subjects for which he/she applies
(ii) The candidates/applicants should restrict their applications to only 2 posts for Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor (Pre – Law). Either 2 Law subjects or 2 Pre-Law subjects or 1 Law and 1 Pre-Law. In case it is found that any candidate/applicant applied for more than 2 subjects by altering any of the required fields i.e. Mobile No, e-mail ID, the said additional applications will be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process. - The applicants are advised to submit separate application for each post by paying fees separately for each application. The fee once paid for one application shall not be refunded or adjusted later.
- Evidence for claims made by the candidates should be uploaded by the candidates at the time of Online Application itself. The same will be verified subsequently at the time of Certificate Verification cum interview, if called for.
- All the particulars mentioned in the online application including name of the candidate, post applied for, subject applied for, communal reservation, date of birth, address and all other fields will be considered as final. The candidates can make any changes (addition /
deletion) if necessary while applying online before final submission. No modifications shall be allowed after the last date specified for applying through online. Candidates are requested to fill in the online application form with utmost care and caution, as no correspondence regarding change of particulars will be entertained at any cost. - Incomplete or defective applications shall be summarily rejected. No representation or correspondence regarding such rejection shall be entertained under any circumstances.
- The Candidates not having prescribed qualifications, as on the date of Notification shall not be eligible to apply for the examination. The candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility criteria before applying. All qualifying certificates including PSTM certificate should have been obtained on or before the last date for submission of filled in online application announced in the recruitment notification
- The candidates are advised to exercise due diligence at the time of filling the application. In case, if duplicate application of a candidate for the same subject is detected, Board will consider only the latest application, if it is in order.
UPLOADING THE DOCUMENTS / CERTIFICATES:
Candidates should upload the required Documents / Certificates for proof in respect of all the claims made in the application with reference to this Notification at the time of submission of Online application itself. If the following required Documents / Certificates are not uploaded by the Candidates, while applying, his/her application will be rejected after due process:
(a) Qualification Certificates:
The following Original Certificates and Mark Statements are to be uploaded in the portal along with the Online application:
i. 10th / SSLC Mark Sheet
ii. 12th / HSC Mark Sheet (Higher Secondary Course or its equivalent)
iii. Diploma or its equivalent, if applicable
1. Consolidated Marks Sheet of all Semesters
2. Diploma Certificate or Provisional Certificate
iv. UG Degree Certificate
1. Consolidated Marks Sheet of all Semesters
2. Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate
v. PG Degree Certificate
1. Consolidated Mark Sheet of all Semesters
2. Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate
vi. Ph.D. Degree/Viva Voce approval letter from university, if applicable
vii. NET / SLET / SET, etc., Certificate, if applicable
viii. Evidence (G.O.) for Equivalence of Qualification, if applicable
ix. Community Certificate
x. Proof for claiming Persons Studied in Tamil Medium reservation (PSTM), if applicable (ANNEXURE- I & II)
xi. No Objection Certificate from the HOD or Appointing Authority, if applicable. (ANNEXURE – III)
xii. Teaching Experience Certificate, if applicable (ANNEXURES- IV & V)
xiii. Bar Enrollment Certificate, if applicable.
xiv. Conduct Certificate from the last studied Institution
xv. Character Certificate from a Group-A/Group-B officers of the Central/State Government.
xvi. Transgender ID Card with Gender Certificate, if applicable.
xvii. Differently Abled Persons (DAP) Certificate, if applicable.
xviii. Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable.
xix. Destitute Widow, if applicable.
(b) Community Certificate:
Community Certificate should be obtained from the following authorities of Government of Tamil Nadu by the candidates for claiming communal reservation as the case may be:
(a) ST – Revenue Divisional Officer (if the certificate is issued after11.11.1989)
(b) SC/SCA–Tahsildar of native taluk of the candidate.
(c) BC, BCM and MBC/DNC–Headquarters Deputy Tahsildar or Special Deputy Tahsildar.
(d) Community Certificate of Married woman issued with her Father’s name alone shall be accepted.
(e) Community certificates issued by any other State or Union Territory Authorities will not be considered against vacancies reserved for 69% communal reservation. They will be considered under General Turn (G.T) only. (For further details refer para 14(F) of “Instructions to the candidates”) (https://www.trb.tn.gov.in).
(c) Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) Certificate:
i. The concession for Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) is not applicable for recruitment to the post of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor as LLM Degree is not offered in Tamil Medium.
ii. PSTM concession is applicable for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor (PreLaw) as Post Graduate Degrees in the Subjects Economics, Sociology and Political Science are offered in Tamil Medium.
iii. For the post of Assistant Professor (Pre-Law), Candidate who claims reservation under Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) category has to submit Tamil Medium Study Certificate from class 1st standard to prescribed education qualification in the prescribed format (ANNEXURE – I & II).
[G.O.(Ms.) No.82, Human Resource Management(S) Department, Dated 16.08.2021]
(d) Differently Abled Persons (DAP) Certificate:
Candidates who claim the reservation under Differently Abled Persons category, has to upload an Identity Card and Passbook with Disability Certificate issued by the Competent
Authority.
(e) Teaching Experience Certificate as on the date of Notification:
(i) In the case of previous Teaching Experience in Government Law Colleges, the Experience Certificate for Law subjects will be signed by the Principal/Deen of the concerned Government Law College and Counter signed by the Director of Legal Studies.
(ii) In the case of Universities / Deemed Universities and Private Law Colleges recognized by Bar Council of India, the Experience Certificate shall be signed by the Principal / Head of Department / Dean / Registrar of the Institution concerned and counter signed by the Vice Chancellor / Head of the Institution.
(iii) The format of the Teaching Experience Certificates are given in Annexures–IV & V
(f) No Objection Certificate (N.O.C):
Candidates who are in the service of the Indian Union or a State in India or in the employment of Local Bodies or Universities or Quasi Government Organizations constituted under the authority of the Government of India or of a State in India whether in regular service or in a temporary service need not send their application through their Head of Department or Employer. Instead, they may directly apply to the Teachers Recruitment Board after duly informing their Employer in writing that they are applying for the particular recruitment and with the condition that they should produce “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) in the form prescribed as in Annexure – III, from Head of the Department or the Appointing Authority at the time of attending the Certificate Verification, if called for.
Note:
i. Persons who get employment after the submission of their applications and before the receipt of intimation admitting them to the Certificate Verification / requiring them to produce original documents for verification should also produce the “No Objection Certificate”
ii. In case any Criminal / Disciplinary action is taken against any persons or if any punishment is imposed against such persons after the production of “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) and before the actual appointment, such candidates should report this fact forthwith to the Teachers Recruitment Board indicating their Register Number. Any violation or failure to comply with these instructions will end in rejection of candidature.
(g) Conduct Certificate from the Institution Last Studied: Conduct Certificate is to be obtained from the Head of Institution in which he/she last studied and uploaded.
(h) Character Certificate from a Group-A/Group-B officers of the Central/State Government: Character Certificate obtained prior to 3 months from the date of notification from a Group-A/Group-B officers of the Central/State Government duly mentioning the Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, address and period during which the Candidate is known to the Group-A/Group-B officers of the Central/State Government (Minimum 2 years) should be produced at the time of Certificate Verification, if called for.
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF FILLED-IN APPLICATION FORMS:
The last date for submission of filled-in Application forms through Online mode is on or before 03.03.2025 at 5.00 p.m. After that the Online link will be disabled. Incomplete Online applications will be rejected
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