MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 — 9 Posts, Apply Offline by 28 Sep

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) has released MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 for 9 contractual posts — Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme, Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme, Senior Legal Fellow, 2 Junior Legal Fellow, 2 Social Worker, Documentation Officer, and Office Support Staff. Candidates aged 21 to 40 years, holding qualifications from Higher Secondary (12th) to a Master's degree in Law, can apply offline from 9 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. Selected candidates will support MNLU Mumbai's Legal Aid and Continuous Legal Education programmes, focusing on criminal law, prison reforms, and rehabilitation-linked social work. The selection process is Document Verification followed by an Interview — there is no written examination. Monthly salary for MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹30,000 (Office Support Staff) to ₹80,000 (Programme Coordinator, Legal Aid Programme), with no application fee mentioned for any category. Candidates for MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from mnlumumbai.edu.in, fill it carefully with correct information, attach self-attested copies of photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates, and send it to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post, ensuring it reaches on or before 28 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since each of the 7 post types carries distinct experience requirements ranging from none (Office Support Staff) to 5 years' litigation experience (Senior Legal Fellow). MNLU Mumbai is one of India's National Law Universities, and this recruitment supports its outreach into legal aid delivery and continuing legal education, complementing its core academic teaching mandate with applied programmes for underserved and justice-involved populations.

Varies by post: 12th pass (Office Support Staff), MSW (Social Worker), Graduate/PG Law with litigation experience (Legal Fellow), Master's in Law with research/practice experience (Programme Coordinator).

Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years

Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme (1 post) — Master's degree in Law with 3-5 years' practice/research experience in criminal law/prison reforms; ₹80,000/month Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme (1 post) — Master's degree in Law with 2-3 years' research experience; ₹75,000/month Senior Legal Fellow (1 post) — Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law with minimum 5 years' litigation experience in criminal law; ₹60,000/month Junior Legal Fellow (2 posts) — Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law with 2-5 years' litigation experience in criminal law; ₹50,000/month Social Worker (2 posts) — MSW degree with prior field experience in criminal justice/rehabilitation; ₹45,000/month Documentation Officer (1 post) — Graduate/Postgraduate in Law/Social Work/Journalism with 2 years' experience in documentation/research; ₹40,000/month Office Support Staff (1 post) — Higher Secondary (12th) with basic office equipment knowledge; ₹30,000/month Age Limit — Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years; relaxation as per government rules No application fee mentioned for any category Job Type — Contractual engagement at MNLU Mumbai Selection Process — Document Verification → Interview; no written examination This recruitment is funded under an initiative linked to the Azim Premji Foundation, per the notification's file naming, and reflects MNLU Mumbai's focus on criminal justice reform, prison rehabilitation and community-linked legal education programmes. Candidates should confirm whether the funding source affects the contract's renewal timeline, since this is not detailed in the summary currently available; refer to the official notification PDF.

Programme Coordinator, Legal Aid Programme: ₹80,000/month Programme Coordinator, Continuous Legal Education: ₹75,000/month Senior Legal Fellow: ₹60,000/month Junior Legal Fellow: ₹50,000/month Social Worker: ₹45,000/month Documentation Officer: ₹40,000/month Office Support Staff: ₹30,000/month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website, www.mnlumumbai.edu.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
5. Check all details carefully before submission.
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed.
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 28 September 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.