Legal Officer – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 12
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of legal practice.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Legal Officer position at the DGCA is a vital role involving the drafting of amendments to the Aircraft Act and Rules, vetting legal affidavits, and handling court complaints. Officers will process international aviation law provisions for adoption into Indian legislation, ensuring the regulatory framework remains robust and current. This role is ideal for law graduates with a background in legal practice who wish to specialize in the niche field of aviation law. It offers a permanent Group A career with significant administrative and legal responsibilities in New Delhi.
- Candidates must have three years of experience in the field of legal practice.
- Desirable experience includes at least one year in aviation matters like aircraft leasing or airline mergers.
- The age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST candidates.
- The position includes a two-year probation period and mandatory induction training.
- The role is based at DGCA HQ in New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Reservation
UR: 05 EWS: 01 OBC: 03 SC: 02 ST: 01 PwBD: 01 (Horizontal)
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is fixed at Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
The maximum age is 35 for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST.
There are a total of 12 vacancies across various categories including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST.