Verified from official source on 28 Aug 2026
Yudhistir Mishra Law College Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts (Principal & Assistant Professor), Apply Offline by 25 Sep (Odisha)

- Total Posts
- 3
- Minimum Qualification
- LLM (Master of Laws)
Overview
Yudhistir Mishra Law College (formerly Balangir Law College), Balangir, has released the Yudhistir Mishra Law College Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. 098/YMLC) for 3 vacancies of Principal and Assistant Professor in Law. This is a state government teaching job opportunity in Odisha, at a constituent law college under Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack, and permanently approved by the Government of Odisha since being established in 1982-83. The college has offered undergraduate legal education to students of Balangir and neighbouring districts for over four decades, and this recruitment strengthens its core teaching faculty. Candidates with a Ph.D. and the required teaching/research experience, or an LL.M. with NET/SLET/SET qualification, are eligible to apply for this Odisha law college recruitment 2026. Selected candidates will teach undergraduate LL.B. students and contribute to the college's academic and research activities under the Bar Council of India's Rules of Legal Education, 2008. Of the 3 posts, 1 is for Principal and 2 are for Assistant Professor in Law. The selection process for Yudhistir Mishra Law College Recruitment 2026 consists of shortlisting based on eligibility and academic score, followed by an interview before the Selection Committee and document verification. Salary details are not specified in the notification; candidates are advised to verify pay scale directly with the college before applying, as is common for aided law college teaching posts in Odisha. The Yudhistir Mishra Law College Principal and Assistant Professor 2026 application must be submitted offline using the prescribed application form available on the official website. The last date to submit the offline application for this Odisha teaching job 2026 is 25 September 2026. Application fee is ₹1,500 for the Principal post and ₹1,000 for the Assistant Professor post, for General/OBC candidates. Candidates must read the complete official Yudhistir Mishra Law College 2026 notification PDF before applying, since the advertisement's stated commencement and closing dates coincide and candidates should confirm exact submission timing directly with the college.
Qualification
Principal: Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline; must be a Professor or Associate Professor with at least ten years of teaching/research service; a minimum of ten research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; a Research Score of 110; and must be qualified in Law as per Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules. Assistant Professor: Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade; must have qualified NET/SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. under the applicable UGC exemption; subject to the BCI Rules of Legal Education, 2008. No specific stream/specialisation beyond Law is specified for either post. No prior industry experience (beyond the teaching/research service stated above) is required.
Age Limit
- Age limit is not specified in the official notification for either post
- Candidates should confirm directly with the college regarding any age criteria before applying
Eligibility
- Principal: Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline
- Principal: Professor or Associate Professor with at least 10 years of total teaching/research service
- Principal: Minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, with a Research Score of 110
- Principal: Must be qualified in Law as per Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules
- Assistant Professor: Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade
- Assistant Professor: NET/SLET/SET qualified, or Ph.D. under applicable UGC exemption
- Both posts subject to the BCI Rules of Legal Education, 2008
- Age limit — not specified in the notification
- Nature of appointment (permanent/contractual) — not specified in the notification; candidates should confirm directly with the college
Important Dates
Notification/Advertisement Published
21 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
25 Sept 2026
Application Fee
- Principal: ₹1,500/- (General/OBC)
- Assistant Professor: ₹1,000/- (General/OBC)
- Fee category for SC/ST/PwD candidates is not specified in the notification
Salary
- Salary/pay scale is not specified in the notification — candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF or contact the college directly for pay details
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Yudhistir Mishra Law College, www.balangirlawcollege.in
- Download the application form and the complete official notification PDF (Advt No. 098/YMLC)
- Read the notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the Principal or Assistant Professor post
- Fill the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational and professional details
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including photograph, signature, ID proof, educational certificates and proof of publications/experience where applicable
- Review all details carefully before final submission
- Send the completed application form to the address specified in the official notification through Speed Post or Registered Post
- Ensure the application reaches the college on or before 25 September 2026
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
Selection Process
- Shortlisting (Eligibility & Academic Score)
- Interview
- Document Verification
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Principal | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 2 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,500/- (Principal); ₹1,000/- (Assistant Professor) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Not specified in the notification |
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