TNNLU Vice-Chancellor Recruitment 2026

• Distinguished academicians in Law with high standards of competence, integrity, ethical conduct and institutional commitment are eligible for consideration.
• Applicants must have at least ten years of experience as a Professor in a university, or at least ten years in a reputed research and/or academic/administrative organisation with evidence of academic leadership.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership in teaching and research, the ability to strengthen the university's national and international standing, and the capacity to develop links with academic institutions, government and industry.
• The notice does not prescribe a specific degree.

• Prepare a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitae and a vision statement for TNNLU of no more than 1,000 words.
• Send the documents to the email address specified in the official invitation available through the university website.
• Also send a hard copy by Speed Post to: Nodal Officer, Search cum Selection Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Navalurkuttapattu, Dindigul Main Road, Tiruchirappalli – 620027, Tamil Nadu.
• Ensure that both the email and the hard copy reach the committee by 5 PM on 16 November 2026.
• Submit complete documents; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

About the invitation

Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, is seeking applications and nominations from distinguished academicians in Law for its Vice-Chancellor position. The university was established under Tamil Nadu Act No. 9 of 2012. Its Chancellor, the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, has constituted a Search cum Selection Committee to prepare a panel of names for the appointment.

Who the invitation is for

The eligibility requirements focus on substantial academic experience and leadership. Candidates must have at least ten years of experience as a Professor in a university, or at least ten years in a reputed research and/or academic/administrative organisation with demonstrated academic leadership. The notice also expects strong standards of competence, integrity, ethical conduct and commitment to the institution.

The prospective Vice-Chancellor should be capable of advancing teaching and research, strengthening the university's national and international profile, and building relationships with academic institutions, government and industry. No specific degree is named in the notice. Candidates and nominees must not be above 67 years of age on 16 November 2026.

Submission requirements and deadline

• Prepare a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Write a vision statement for TNNLU within the limit of 1,000 words.
• Email both documents to the address given in the official invitation.
• Send a hard copy by Speed Post to the Nodal Officer, Search cum Selection Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Navalurkuttapattu, Dindigul Main Road, Tiruchirappalli – 620027, Tamil Nadu.

Both versions must reach the committee by 5 PM on 16 November 2026. The requirement is receipt by the deadline, not merely dispatch of the postal copy. Late submissions and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection and appointment terms

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interaction with the committee. Travel and daily allowances will be payable according to university rules. Appointment terms will be governed by the Tamil Nadu National Law University Act, 2012; the notice does not specify the vacancy count, salary, allowances or application fee.