Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law (Professional or Integrated) from a recognized university.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of actual practice at the bar, certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Registrar General of the High Court, or the Supreme Court.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer role is an exclusive recruitment opportunity under the Administration of UT of Ladakh. Appointed officers will formulate legal opinions, vet draft rules, and manage litigation across the twin districts of Leh and Kargil. This Group B Gazetted position is reserved exclusively for Ladakh domiciles, providing an exceptional platform to shape legal administration in the region.
- This recruitment is strictly reserved for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh possessing valid Domicile Certificates.
- Candidates must obtain practice experience certifications signed by the Principal District and Sessions Judge or High Court Registrar.
- Two weeks of mandatory induction training is required for all candidates during their probation period.
- The online application closing date is extended to October 9, 2026, specifically for Ladakh administrative posts.
- A probation period of two years is standard for direct recruits entering this permanent cadre.
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Additional Salary Information
Level-8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on essential/desirable qualifications or experience Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (if conducted) Interview / Personality Test
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25 SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Fee Exempted
Reservation
Reservation benefits are extended to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Specific backlog and suitability criteria apply for PwBD positions as specified per post.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and capture a live photograph as required.
- Select the specific post/vacancy module and complete all required details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 via online channels (if applicable).
- Submit the application and print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post pay scale is Level-8 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
A Bachelor's Degree in Law (Professional or Integrated LLB) from a recognized Indian university is required.
The maximum age limit is 40 years, applicable for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates as per the reservation structure.