SNLU Vice Chancellor Recruitment 2026

SNLU Vice Chancellor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Sikkim National Law University (SNLU) is recruiting a Vice-Chancellor for its campus in Gangtok through the Chancellor’s Secretariat. This is a whole-time university leadership appointment covering academic direction, institutional development and administration.

The appointment sits within the framework of the Sikkim National Law University Act, 2018 and applicable University Grants Commission regulations. The notice places particular emphasis on strengthening the university’s standing in legal education and research, alongside its wider institutional responsibilities.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Whole-time commitment: You must devote your full working service to the university. The appointment is salaried and follows the university’s governing statutes, regulations and applicable government norms.
• Tenure: The term runs for five years from taking office, subject to the statutory retirement limit and the university’s governing provisions. It is a fixed-term leadership appointment.
• Governing framework: Matters not specifically covered by the advertisement remain subject to the university Act, its statutes and regulations, applicable UGC provisions and other relevant rules.
• Employer route: If you work in a government body, university, autonomous body or statutory organisation, apply through the proper channel or meet the university’s stated employer-clearance requirement.
• Recruitment changes: The university may change the schedule, extend the closing date, withdraw the advertisement or cancel recruitment, subject to law. You should keep track of further official instructions.
• Accuracy of claims: The university may check your credentials, publications and experience. Concealing facts or making incorrect claims can lead to cancellation of candidature or appointment.
• Conduct: Canvassing disqualifies you. The notice also limits correspondence about recruitment to communications officially allowed by the university.
• Disputes: Any dispute follows the applicable statutory provisions and the jurisdiction of the competent court or authority.

Application Submission Notes

Send your application in the prescribed format by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Secretariat of Hon’ble Chief Justice & Chancellor, High Court of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101. The notice also requires a soft copy by email to pstocjsikkim@gmail.com; this accompanies the postal application.

The supplied format asks you to type your information and permits extra space where needed. Late or incomplete applications may be rejected, so account for postal delivery when preparing your submission.

For clarification, the Secretariat lists +91 75420 23633 during official hours. SNLU may issue a separate detailed form or further instructions, and those instructions will form part of the recruitment notice.

• Lead academic planning and institutional development at SNLU.
• Ensure compliance with the university Act, statutes and decisions of statutory authorities.
• Promote legal education, interdisciplinary teaching, research and clinical legal education.
• Guide faculty development and national and international academic collaborations.
• Manage transparent administration, financial stewardship and university governance.
• Strengthen the university’s academic and research profile.