Yudhistir Mishra Law College Balangir Recruitment 2026 – 3 Posts

Yudhistir Mishra Law College Balangir Recruitment 2026

Yudhistir Mishra Law College, Balangir, has invited applications for the posts of Principal and Assistant Professor in Law. The college is permanently recognised by the Government of Odisha, approved by the Bar Council of India, and affiliated to M.S. Law University, Cuttack. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility, application fee and last date for Yudhistir Mishra Law College Recruitment 2026.

YMLC Balangir Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

The college has the right to increase, decrease or modify the number of posts, subject to approval from the competent authority.

Eligibility Criteria

Principal

A candidate for the post of Principal must have:

• A Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of total service or experience as Professor/Associate Professor, teaching or doing research in Universities, Colleges or other institutions of higher education.
• A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• The prescribed minimum Research Score of 110, as per applicable UGC criteria.

The candidate must also hold the minimum qualification in Law prescribed by the UGC, since the Principal of a Centre of Legal Education needs to meet this requirement under the Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules of Legal Education, 2008. Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience as Principal, Head or Dean, or in a similar academic-administrative role, along with experience in academic governance, research supervision, examination work, and curriculum development.

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Assistant Professor in Law

A candidate must possess any one of the following:

• A Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, from a recognised Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University; OR
• A cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, or a similar accredited test such as SLET/SET; OR
• A Ph.D. Degree awarded as per UGC Regulations, which exempts the candidate from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, subject to fulfilment of other UGC conditions.

A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) in the minimum qualifying marks at the Master’s level is available to candidates belonging to categories and in the manner prescribed under UGC Regulations.

Pay and Service Conditions

The pay, allowances and other service conditions for both posts will follow the applicable UGC, State Government, University and Bar Council of India norms, along with the rules of the college, subject to approval by the competent authority.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the prescribed Application Form completely and attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents.
2. Pay the application fee – Rs. 1,500/- for Principal or Rs. 1,000/- for Assistant Professor – through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Yudhistir Mishra Law College, Balangir.”
3. Send the completed application, along with the fee and documents, to: The President, Yudhistir Mishra Law College, Tikrapada, Balangir, Odisha – 767001.
4. Mark the envelope clearly as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PRINCIPAL” or “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN LAW,” as applicable.
5. Candidates applying for both posts must submit separate applications with the prescribed fee for each post.
6. Applications must reach the college on or before 25 September 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through a duly constituted Selection Committee, following applicable UGC, University and BCI norms. Candidates will first be shortlisted based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and any additional screening criteria the college may lawfully adopt. The final selection will be based on academic qualifications, teaching or research experience, publications, academic achievements, professional competence, and performance before the Selection Committee.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Applicants must be Indian citizens and must meet all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application.
• Simply holding the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call or appointment.
• Candidates already working in Government, Government-aided institutions, Universities or Colleges must apply through proper channel, or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time prescribed by the college.
• Original certificates, testimonials and experience certificates must be produced at the time of interview for verification.
• Furnishing false, incorrect, fabricated or misleading information can lead to cancellation of candidature or appointment at any stage.
• Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will lead to disqualification.
• No TA/DA will ordinarily be paid for attending the interview.
• The college reserves the right to withdraw, modify, increase, decrease, or not fill any of the advertised posts, without assigning any reason.

Important Dates

About Yudhistir Mishra Law College

Yudhistir Mishra Law College, earlier known as Balangir Law College, is a permanently recognised law college in Balangir, Odisha. It is approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, and affiliated to M.S. Law University, Cuttack. The college offers legal education under the framework of UGC Regulations for teachers and academic staff, and the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008. This recruitment for Principal and Assistant Professor is meant to strengthen the college’s academic leadership and teaching staff.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep self-attested copies of their educational certificates and mark sheets, Ph.D. degree certificate (for Principal, or for Assistant Professor candidates claiming NET exemption), NET/SLET/SET certificate (where applicable), proof of teaching or research experience, list of research publications, and category certificate (if claiming any relaxation) ready before sending the application. Since the application goes by post and not online, it is a good idea to send it well before the last date, so that any postal delay does not cause the application to miss the deadline.

Role of the Principal at a Law College

The Principal of a law college is not just a senior teaching post. The selected candidate will act as a Regular Principal, responsible for academic leadership, day-to-day administration, keeping up academic standards, and ensuring the college follows the rules of the affiliating University, the UGC, and the Bar Council of India. This is why the eligibility bar for Principal is set much higher than for Assistant Professor, requiring both a strong research record and long experience in higher education.

Understanding the Research Score Requirement

For the post of Principal, the college asks for a Research Score of at least 110, calculated as per UGC criteria. This score is a way of measuring a candidate’s academic output over the years, based on research papers, books, project work, and other approved academic activities, converted into points using a formula set by the UGC. Candidates aiming for the Principal post should check their own accumulated score under the UGC scheme well before applying, since this is a fixed numeric requirement and not something that can be substituted by experience alone.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
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• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised at Yudhistir Mishra Law College, Balangir?

3 posts – 1 Principal and 2 Assistant Professor in Law.

2. What is the last date to apply?

25 September 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

Rs. 1,500/- for Principal; Rs. 1,000/- for Assistant Professor, paid by Demand Draft.

4. What is the minimum qualification for Assistant Professor?

An LL.M. with at least 55% marks, along with NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. that exempts this requirement under UGC rules.

5. What is the minimum qualification for Principal?

A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, at least 10 years as Professor/Associate Professor, 10 research publications, and a UGC Research Score of at least 110.

6. Can a candidate apply for both posts?

Yes, but separate applications with the prescribed fee must be submitted for each post.

7. Is there any relaxation in the minimum marks for Assistant Professor?

Yes, a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) applies to candidates in categories prescribed under UGC Regulations.

8. Where should applications be sent?

To The President, Yudhistir Mishra Law College, Tikrapada, Balangir, Odisha – 767001.

9. Is TA/DA paid for the interview?

No, TA/DA is not ordinarily paid for attending the interview.

10. Is online application accepted?

No, applications must be submitted offline, by post, to the college address.

11. Does the college guarantee filling all advertised posts?

No, the college reserves the right to withdraw, modify, increase, decrease, or not fill any of the advertised posts, without giving a reason.

12. What happens if a candidate gives false information in the application?

Any candidate found to have given false, incorrect, fabricated or misleading information, or to have hidden material facts, can have their candidature or appointment cancelled at any stage.

13. Is a separate Demand Draft needed for each post?

Yes, since each post has its own fee amount, and candidates applying for both posts must send a separate application and a separate Demand Draft for each one.