Data Policy & Legal Specialist – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: LLB or LLM from a recognized institution; background in law and technology or public policy is preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8–10 years in legal, regulatory, or policy roles in government, technology law, or public sector consulting.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Applications are invited for one post of Data Policy & Legal Specialist at NeGD to lead the formulation of domain-level Data Sharing Policies. Essential qualifications include an LLB or LLM, with a strong preference for candidates having a background in both law and technology. The role involves implementing 'Law as Code' and ensuring compliance with the DPDP Act 2023 across various Central Ministries. This is a critical policy-making role that offers the opportunity to design consent mechanisms and dataset classification frameworks for the entire nation.
- Maximum age: 45 years at the time of application.
- Employment category: Temporary contractual position for a period of 2 years.
- Application deadline: The online application portal closes on 30.06.2026.
- Selection criteria: Based on legal drafting skills, policy experience, and interview performance.
- Fee structure: Refer to the official portal for any applicable processing fees.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification for consolidated monthly remuneration details.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of online applications based on eligibility criteria Personal Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Reservation norms as per Government of India guidelines for contractual appointments apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation ORA portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Select the desired profile from the list of active advertisements Fill in the required personal, educational, and experience details Upload necessary documents including CV and certificates Submit the application before the deadline of 30th June 2026 Candidates in government service must ensure they have an NOC from their current employer
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is consolidated as per NeGD norms for contractual specialists; please refer to the official notification for details.
An LLB or LLM from a recognized institution is the essential qualification for this role.
The maximum age limit is 45 years on the closing date of the application.