Legal Job | Junior Research Consultants at National Human Rights Commission [Salary Rs 70K]: Apply by June 9

About National Human Rights Commission

The National Human Rights Commission is the apex human right watchdog body established by “The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993” to protect and promote human rights in the country. Section 12 of the said acts provides myriad of function to the Commission which range from inquiring complaints of human rights violations, undertaking visits in detention centres, reviewing safeguards, studying international instruments on human rights, spreading human rights literacy, and so on.

About the Job

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India is inviting applications for empanelment as Young Professionals for the role of Junior Research Consultant on a contractual basis.

The opportunity is aimed at individuals interested in engaging with human rights issues and contributing towards meaningful public service initiatives.

Eligibility

• Essential – LLB or Post Graduate in Social Science such as Political Science, Sociology, International relations, Social work, human rights, Developmental Communications, etc. from any recognized University with minimum 60% marks.
• Desirable – Persons with M.Phil, LLM, Ph.D, additional qualifications, research experience, published papers and post qualification experience in the relevant field would be preferred.
• Experience – One year research experience in Government / reputed semi-Governmental Organizations / International development agencies/ Research Organizations / NGOs or one year legal experience. (The experience of internship / training will not be considered)
• Upper Age Limit – Candidates should be below 32 years of age as on the date of advertisement.

Remuneration

Rs.70,000/- per month (Inclusive of Taxes), without any dearness or other allowances.

The consolidated remuneration will be released by NHRC within one week after completion of the month based on the biometric attendance registered by the Individual Consultant or on certification by Head of the Vertical/ Section/Division concerned in case the Individual Consultant has been deputed to other place.
Enhancement in remuneration – The remuneration of Individual

Consultant may be increased by Rs 5000/- each year.

Role

Junior Research Consultant (Young Professional)

Nature of Engagement

Contractual Basis

Last Date to Apply

9 June 2026

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may access the official notification, guidelines, and registration portal through the links below:

• Notification Details: NHRC Opportunity Details
• Guidelines: NHRC Guidelines
• Online Registration:

Click Here to Apply.