MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 - Apply Now Social Worker, Office Support Staff and More Posts
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai has released a recruitment advertisement for various contractual/temporary positions under the project “Access to Justice and Continuous Legal Education”. Vacancies include Programme Coordinator, Senior/Junior Legal Fellow, Social Worker, Documentation Officer, and Office Support Staff. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online via Google Form by 23 September 2026 and must send the hard copy of the application along with enclosures by 28 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 09 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 09 September 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 23 September 2026 (till 23:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Sending Scanned Copy via Email | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 28 September 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
Application Fee
- There is NO application fee for any candidate. Candidates can also apply for multiple posts without any fee.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years (For Office Support Staff) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 Years (For Programme Coordinators & Senior Legal Fellow) |
| Age limit varies post-wise. Please check the vacancy details table for exact age criteria. | |
Job Type & Tenure
- These appointments are purely temporary, contractual, and ad-hoc in nature for a specific project.
MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification & Experience | Age Limit & Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Coordinator (Legal Aid) | 01 | Master’s degree in law (Criminal law preferred) with 3 to 5 years of practice/research/advocacy. | 25 - 40 Yrs ₹ 80,000/- pm |
| Programme Coordinator (Continuous Legal Education) | 01 | Master’s degree in law (Management degree desirable) with 2 to 3 years of research experience. | 25 - 40 Yrs ₹ 75,000/- pm |
| Senior Legal Fellow | 01 | Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience before Trial Courts. | 25 - 40 Yrs ₹ 60,000/- pm |
| Junior Legal Fellow | 02 | Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience before Trial Courts. | 25 - 35 Yrs ₹ 50,000/- pm |
| Social Worker | 02 | Degree of MSW (Master of Social Work) with prior field experience in criminal justice/rehabilitation. | 25 - 35 Yrs ₹ 45,000/- pm |
| Documentation Officer | 01 | Graduate/Postgraduate in Law, Social Work, Journalism, Public Policy, Humanities, etc., with min 2 years experience. | 25 - 35 Yrs ₹ 40,000/- pm |
| Office Support Staff | 01 | Passed 12th Standard (Higher Secondary) with basic operational knowledge of office equipment & document handling. | 21 - 35 Yrs ₹ 30,000/- pm |
How to Apply for MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026
- Step 1 (Online Google Form): Candidates must fill out the online application via the Google Link provided on the official website before 23 September 2026, 23:59 PM.
- Step 2 (Email Scanned Copy): Take a printout of the filled application form. Send the scanned copy of the application form along with necessary documents to [email protected] before the deadline.
- Step 3 (Send Hard Copy): Candidates must send the printed application form, affixed with a passport-size photo, along with self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, Date of Birth proof, Bar Council certificate (if applicable), and Declaration Form “A” (Small Family).
- Address for Hard Copy: Place all documents in a sealed envelope super-scribed as “Application for the post of <-name of the post - >” and send it in person or by Post to: Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076 (Maharashtra)
- The hard copy must reach the university positively by 5:00 pm on or before 28 September 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.