About the Position
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata is inviting applications for the position of IPR Chair Professor under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Key Details
- Designation: IPR Chair Professor
- Institution: WBNUJS, Kolkata
- Reference No.: NUJS/REG/IPRCHAIR/2026
- Location: Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan, Salt Lake City, Kolkata
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Served as, or eligible to serve as, a Professor/Associate Professor as per UGC norms, with sufficient teaching and research experience in IPR.
- Practicing IP attorney with at least 10 years of experience in IPR law.
- Professional with significant recognition in IPR, having 10+ years of experience.
- Retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree, with minimum 5 years of service at Level 12 or above (e.g., Controller of Patents & Designs, Registrar of Trademarks, Registrar of Copyrights).
- Age Limit: Not attained 70 years at the time of application.
How to Apply?
Applications with detailed bio-data must be sent to the Registrar, WBNUJS at: registrar@nujs.edu
Deadline
On or before 10th May 2026
Duration
Period of Appointment: 3 years
Salary
- Full-time Appointment: ₹1.5 lakh per month (consolidated).
- Additional Charge (if full-time not feasible): Honorarium up to ₹25,000 per month for a Professor of the University/Institute.
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