SSC WR Legal Consultant (YP) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

SSC Western Region (Mumbai) is hiring 1 Young Professional (Legal Consultant) on a short-term contract basis. If you have a Graduate Degree in Law from NLSIU or any equivalent Law School with at least 60% marks, you can apply by email. The last date to apply has been extended to 31 May 2026. The salary is Rs. 60,000 per month and the age limit is up to 32 years.

SSC WR Young Professional (Legal Consultant) Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Regional Office Western Region, Mumbai, under the Department of Personnel & Training, has released a circular for the engagement of 1 Young Professional (Legal Consultant) on a short-term contract. The role involves handling court cases, drafting legal documents and advising SSC (WR) on service and recruitment matters. The last date for receiving applications has been extended up to 31.05.2026 by SSC WR notice dated 07.05.2026. Fresh law graduates from NLSIU or equivalent law schools can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Graduate Degree in Law from National Law School of India University (NLSIU) or other Law Schools and Colleges of the country equivalent in length and intensity, with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Experience: No experience is required (essential). However, 1 year of experience in drafting legal documents, scrutiny, recruitment matters, contract agreements or CAT cases is desirable.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 32 years
• No minimum age is specified in the notification

Salary

• Consolidated salary: Rs. 60,000 per month
• If the contract is extended after satisfactory performance, the salary may go up by 5%, but it cannot exceed 1.25 times the initial amount
• You will get 1.5 days of leave for every completed month (pro-rata basis)
• Women consultants are eligible for maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
• No DA, HRA, conveyance, medical reimbursement or CGHS benefits are included
• TA/DA on official tours: Air (Economy) or AC Two Tier rail, hotel up to Rs. 2,250/day, taxi Rs. 338/day, food Rs. 900/day

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting based on qualifications, marks (minimum 60% in Law) and desirable experience
2. Interview/interaction by the selection committee at SSC WR Mumbai
3. Police verification as per MHA rules (the contract stays provisional until verification is complete)

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Annexure-B) from the SSC WR website at sscwr.net.
2. Fill in the format with full details, attach a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of all certificates.
3. Send the completed application by email to admsscwr@gmail.com.
4. Make sure your email reaches the office on or before 31 May 2026.
5. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Original Circular Date: 13 April 2026
• Extension Notice Date: 07 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Extended): 31 May 2026
• Initial Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable)

• Maintain and monitor the database of cases pending or decided in CAT, High Courts, Supreme Court and tribunals
• Draft petitions, replies, rejoinders, affidavits and other legal pleadings for SSC WR
• Assist SSC WR officers on service matters and recruitment-related legal issues
• Obtain legal opinions from the Law Ministry and coordinate with senior law officers
• Scrutinise notices of examination, evaluation of answer books and medical examination matters
• Analyse and advise on the implementation of court verdicts and orders
• Review contract agreements and other official documents from a legal viewpoint