Legal Recruitment 2025: Assistant Legal Advisor and Legal Officer Opportunities

ADVERTISEMENT NO: Assistant Legal Advisor: 25050622224, Legal Officer (Grade-I): 25050601224 Registration Last Date: Estimated: 26th June 2025 (for both posts) Name of the Posts: Assistant Legal Advisor – Directorate of Enforcement, Legal Officer (Grade-I) – Legal and Treaties Division

Government of India Legal Recruitment 2025: Assistant Legal Advisor and Legal Officer Opportunities

ADVERTISEMENT NO: Assistant Legal Advisor: 25050622224, Legal Officer (Grade-I): 25050601224

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is facilitating recruitment for two prestigious legal recruitment positions under the Government of India:

  • Assistant Legal Advisor, Directorate of Enforcement, Ministry of Finance: A role focused on legal advisory and litigation for enforcement matters.
  • Legal Officer (Grade-I), Legal and Treaties Division, Ministry of External Affairs: A position dealing with international law and treaties.

This recruitment drive offers 7 vacancies (5 for Assistant Legal Advisor and 2 for Legal Officer) for legal professionals with expertise in criminal, fiscal, or international law. The application window is currently open as of 27 May 2025, providing an excellent opportunity to serve in key government departments.ently open as of 23rd May 2025, providing an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge Defence research.

Job Brief Information

Total Post:

  1. Assistant Legal Advisor
  2. Legal Officer (Grade-I)

Job Post Details

FieldDetails
Post NameAssistant Legal Advisor, Legal Officer (Grade-I)
CompensationAssistant Legal Advisor: Rs.67,700 + DA + 20% Special Incentive Allowance; Legal Officer: Rs.78,800 + DA
Total Vacancies7 (Assistant Legal Advisor: 5, Legal Officer: 2)
Notification Date27th May 2025 (assumed based on document timestamp)
Last Date to ApplyEstimated: 26th June 2025
OrganizationDirectorate of Enforcement (Ministry of Finance), Legal and Treaties Division (Ministry of External Affairs)

Recruitment Overview

There are five openings for the Assistant Legal Advisor position in the Directorate of Enforcement, which entails handling litigation, advising on legal issues, and representing the government in court (3 UR, 1 OBC, and 1 SC). There are two UR openings for the Legal Officer (Grade-I) position in the Legal and Treaties Division, which focuses on international law and treaties. Under the General Central Service, both jobs are permanent, Group “A,” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, and come with competitive compensation and a one-year probationary term.

Number of Posts and Reservation

Recruitment/DisciplineVacancies by PostTotal
Assistant Legal AdvisorUR: 3, OBC: 1, SC: 15
Legal Officer (Grade-I)UR: 22
Total7

Eligibility Criteria

RoleEducational QualificationAge LimitAge RelaxationOther Criteria
Assistant Legal AdvisorDegree in Law + 3 years experience at bar (criminal/fiscal laws) OR Master’s in Law + 1 year experience40 years (UR/EWS/ST), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC)Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 yearsQualifications/experience relaxable by UPSC
Legal Officer (Grade-I)Master’s in Law (International Law/Relations/Organizations) + 10 years experience (8 in International Law)50 yearsCentral/UT Govt Servants: 5 yearsDesirable: 6-month certificate in a foreign language
Additional Criteria:
- Assistant Legal Advisor: Experience must be in criminal or fiscal laws; SC candidates’ experience requirements may be relaxed if insufficient candidates are available.
- Legal Officer: Specialization in International Law (e.g., Law of the Sea, Human Rights Law) is required; M.Phil/Ph.D specialization in International Law also eligible.

Selection Process

RecruitmentStageDetails
Both PostsStage 1Application submission via the UPSC portal
Stage 2Interview/Selection by UPSC (details on UPSC website)

Application Fees

RecruitmentCategoryFees
Both PostsAll CategoriesNot specified (typically Rs 25 for UR/OBC, exempted for SC/ST as per UPSC norms)

Structure of Online Test (if applicable)

The recruitment process does not involve an online test. Selection is based on application review and interview per UPSC norms.

How To Apply

  1. Visit the UPSC online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in.
  2. Complete the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with accurate details.
  3. Upload required documents (e.g., educational certificates, experience proof, age proof, caste certificate if applicable).
  4. Submit the application by the estimated last date, 26th June 2025.
  5. Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Notification – Legal Officer (UPSC)
Notification – Legal Advisor (UPSC)
Apply Link – Legal Officer (UPSC)
Apply Link – Legal Advisor (UPSC)
Official Website – UPSC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legal Recruitment 2025?

A UPSC recruitment drive for 5 Assistant Legal Advisor posts (Directorate of Enforcement) and 2 Legal Officer (Grade-I) posts (Legal and Treaties Division).

Who can apply?

Assistant Legal Advisor: Law graduates with 1–3 years of experience in criminal/fiscal laws, aged 40–45 years. Legal Officer: Master’s in Law (International Law) with 10 years of experience, aged up to 50 years.

What is the last date to apply?

Estimated: 26th June 2025 for both posts.

How do I apply?

Apply online via https://upsconline.nic.in by submitting the ORA form with required documents by the estimated deadline.

What is the selection process?

Selection involves application review and interview per UPSC norms.

What are the benefits of these jobs?

Assistant Legal Advisor: Rs 67,700 + DA + 20% Special Incentive Allowance. Legal Officer: Rs 78,800 + DA. Both are permanent Group ‘A’ posts with one-year probation.

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