Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and JusticeCLOSED
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV, Indian Legal Service)
Grade:Level 7
Type:Permanent
Vacancies:33
Vacancies
33
Application Closes
15 Nov 2024
Exam Date
5 Jan 2025
Job Type
Permanent
📊 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 3 |
| OBC | 8 |
| General | 18 |
| Total | 33 |
✓ Eligibility Criteria
Education Required
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University: Any recognized Indian university
University: Any recognized Indian university
Experience Required
Minimum 0 years in Legal, Government, Administrative
Counted from: Date of Bachelor's degree
Counted from: Date of Bachelor's degree
Age Limits by Category
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 21 years | 37 years |
| ST | 21 years | 37 years |
| OBC | 21 years | 35 years |
| General | 21 years | 32 years |
Age Reference Date
1 January 2025
Age Note: Upper age limit: 32 years (General), 37 years (SC/ST), 35 years (OBC) as on 01.01.2025
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years additional, OBC: 3 years additional
Eligibility Pathways
Pathway 1:
Civil Service Examination (CSE) – Open to all Indian citizens
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from recognized university
- Fluency in English and Hindi
Pathway 2:
Special Provisions for Reserved Categories
- Bachelor's degree
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate issued by competent authority
💰 Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale / Level
Level-7 (Pay Matrix)
Salary Range
₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700 per month
Pay Matrix Level-7: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 (as per 7th CPC)
Benefits & Perquisites
- Medical insurance
- Pension
- Gratuity
- Leave encashment
- Government accommodation
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 September 2024 |
| Application Open Date | 15 September 2024 |
| Application Closing Date | 15 November 2024 |
| Exam Date | 5 January 2025 |
| Admit Card Date | 10 March 2025 |
| Result Date | 15 May 2025 |
| Interview Schedule | 1 July 2025 |
| Appointment Date | 30 September 2025 |
🎯 Selection Process
| Stage | Name | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary Examination | 400 marks | 2 hours |
| 2 | Mains Examination | 1000 marks | Multiple days |
| 3 | Personality Test / Interview | 275 marks | Variable |
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Objective type (MCQ) exam covering General Studies and Optional subjects
Stage 2: Mains Examination
Subjective exam covering multiple papers in General Studies and Optional subjects
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC: 300 marks
- ST: 300 marks
- OBC: 320 marks
- General: 333 marks
Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview
Personal interview to assess suitability for civil service
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC | ₹0 |
| ST | ₹0 |
| OBC | ₹0 |
| General | ₹1000 |
Fee Note: SC/ST/OBC/Female/PwBD: Exempted; General: Rs. 1000
🔗 How to Apply
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- Fill in the application form with accurate information
- Upload all required documents (as per document checklist)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable for your category)
- Review your application and submit
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📋 Documents Required
Required Documents
Admit Card
Valid Photo ID
Marks Sheets (10th onwards)
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Character Certificate
Medical Certificate (as per prescribed format)
Common Documents
PAN Card
Aadhar Card
Bank Account Statement
Note: Keep scanned copies of all documents ready before starting the application. Ensure documents are clear and in the specified format (usually PDF or JPG). Scans should not be more than 500 KB each.
📝 Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties
- Prepare and discuss legal matters
- Assist in drafting bills and amendments
- Provide legal advice on parliamentary procedures
- Review government policies and regulations
- Coordinate with various government departments
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents
Responsibilities
- Draft legislative documents and amendments
- Provide legal opinion on constitutional matters
- Research and analyze bills under consideration
- Assist in committee proceedings
- Represent Ministry in legal proceedings
- Train junior staff in legislative procedures
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Last verified: 8 Oct 2026
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026
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About This Recruitment
This is the sole position in Legislative Department Recruitment 2026 (UPSC Advt No. 12/2026). For additional details about the recruitment process, timeline, and FAQs, visit the recruitment hub.