EdCIL Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

EdCIL is hiring 10 Consultant (Legal) posts for the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, New Delhi. If you have an LLB degree with at least 60% marks and 3 years of legal work experience, you can apply online. The last date to submit the form is 22 May 2026, 5:00 PM. The selected consultants will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 70,000 per month.

EdCIL Consultant Legal Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

EdCIL (India) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Education, has issued Advertisement No. EdCIL/MOE/LEGAL-26/01 for Consultant (Legal) posts. These consultants will work full-time with sections and divisions under the Department of Higher Education at New Delhi. The engagement is contractual for one year, and it may be extended one year at a time based on performance and requirement.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Consultant (Legal)
• Total Posts: 10
• Work Location: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, New Delhi
• Engagement Type: Full-time contract through EdCIL

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: You must be an Indian national.
• Educational Qualification: You need an LLB degree with minimum 60% marks from a college or university recognised by the Government of India.
• Integrated Law Course: Candidates with a 5-year integrated LLB course can also apply.
• Preferred Qualification: An LLM degree will be preferred.
• Experience: You need at least 3 years of work experience in the legal field.
• Cut-off Date: Qualification and experience should be completed on or before 31 March 2026.
• Skills: Good English speaking and writing skills, along with computer knowledge for documents, presentations and data sheets, are desirable.
• Application Accuracy: If any detail is incorrect, false or incomplete, EdCIL can reject the candidature at any stage.
• Shortlisting Note: Submitting the form or meeting basic eligibility does not guarantee a call for test, group discussion or interview.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age will be counted as on 31 March 2026.

Salary

• Monthly consolidated salary: Rs. 70,000
• The notification mentions a fixed consolidated amount initially, so regular allowances are not separately specified.
• The initial engagement period is one year, extendable by one year at a time as per performance and requirement.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for these Consultant (Legal) posts.

Selection Process

EdCIL will shortlist and select candidates based on qualification, aptitude, legal knowledge and experience. The exact stages may depend on the number of eligible applications received.

1. Application Screening: EdCIL will check qualification, experience, age and other details submitted online.
2. Written Test / Group Discussion: A written test or group discussion may be held if EdCIL decides it is needed.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview to assess legal knowledge and experience.
4. Document Verification: Original documents for qualification, experience and age must be produced when called.

Call letters and recruitment updates will be sent by email only, so keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.

How to Apply

1. Open the EdCIL TSG recruitment page at edcilindia.co.in.
2. Click the online link for Engagement of Consultants (Legal) for the Department of Higher Education.
3. Fill the online application form carefully with your personal, education and experience details.
4. Keep proof of LLB marks, experience and age ready for verification.
5. Submit the online form before 22 May 2026, 5:00 PM.
6. Note down the Advertisement Number and online application number for future reference.

Important Dates

• Age / Eligibility Cut-off Date: 31 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 May 2026, 5:00 PM
• Written Test / Group Discussion Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Provide legal advice to the assigned division on court cases and legal issues
• Coordinate with lawyers, panel counsels and arbitrators for ongoing matters
• Prepare draft replies, counter replies and legal records for court proceedings
• Attend court hearings at central and state level when required
• Monitor ongoing court cases and keep updated status reports
• Follow directions issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice from time to time
• Analyse legal issues and recommend practical action to the division head