Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) – Legislative Department
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 8
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 - ₹208,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent. Additionally, candidates need at least seven years of experience as a member of a State Judicial Service, in a State legal department, as a Central Government servant with legal affairs experience, or possess a Master's Degree in Law with five years of teaching/research experience, or be a qualified legal practitioner of at least 30 years of age.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in State Judicial Service, legal department, or Central Government legal affairs, or five years of teaching/research experience with a Master's Degree in Law, or at least 30 years of experience as a qualified legal practitioner.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for eight Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) positions within the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice. This is a prestigious Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, offering a pay scale at Level-11 as per the 7th CPC. Ideal candidates will hold a Degree in Law and possess significant experience in legal affairs, legislative drafting, or judicial service, making it an excellent opportunity for seasoned legal professionals to contribute to central government policy and lawmaking.
- This role is crucial for legal professionals aiming to work at the intersection of law and policy within the Central Government.
- The position offers a challenging environment focused on legislative drafting, scrutiny of statutory rules, and other legal duties.
- Candidates with a Master's Degree in Law and relevant teaching or research experience are also eligible, broadening the applicant pool.
- The age limit for UR/EWS candidates is 40 years, with relaxations for OBC, SC, and PwBD categories, promoting inclusive recruitment.
- The post is permanent and based in New Delhi, providing stability and a central location for career growth in legal services.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview.
Shortlisting of candidates based on online application information and RT performance.
Minimum suitability levels for interviews: UR-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, SC/ST/PH-40 marks out of 100.
Candidates must achieve minimum suitability levels in both RT and Interview if applicable.
Application Fees
Candidates (Except Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/-.
No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community.
OBC/EWS/Unreserved male candidates are required to pay the full prescribed fee.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance.
Reservation
UR-04 EWS-01 OBC-02 SC-01 PwBD-01
How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply online using the website https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Go through the General instruction, Profile/Module wise instructions and instructions for uploading of documents before filling the form.
- Submit the requisite information and supporting documents for claims such as date of birth, category, educational qualification, and experience.
- Fill in all particulars carefully in the online recruitment application to avoid rejection.
- Applicants are advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for verification.
- After submitting the online application, candidates are required to take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application.
- Candidates are advised to submit the Online Application well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pay scale for Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) is Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
Candidates must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent, along with specific experience in State Judicial Service, legal departments, or as a qualified legal practitioner.
There are 8 vacancies for the post of Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service), with reservations for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and PwBD categories.