Legislative Department Proof Reader Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law & Justice is hiring 2 Proof Readers at New Delhi on a deputation / absorption basis. If you are a graduate working in a Central Government office or government press with 5 years of English printing experience, you can apply. The post is in Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The last date to apply is 28 June 2026.

Legislative Department Proof Reader Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India has issued Vacancy Circular No. A.35021/2/2025-Admn. I(LD) dated 29 April 2026 to fill up two vacancies of Proof Reader. One vacancy is by deputation and the other is by deputation/absorption. The post belongs to General Central Service, Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted, Ministerial). Selected candidates will work at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi and handle proof reading of legislative documents in English.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Proof Reader (Deputation): 1 post
• Proof Reader (Deputation / Absorption): 1 post

Note: Officers from Central Government or Government of India Presses are only eligible for the "Absorption" option.

Who Can Apply?

You must be working on a regular basis in a similar or equivalent grade in Central Government offices or Government Presses. The post requires:

Essential Qualifications

• Education: A Degree from a recognised University incorporated under a Central, Provincial or State Act, or any institution deemed to be a University.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Printing work in English at the Ministry of Law and Justice, any Central or State Government Press, any other press, or a Newspaper office.
• Test: You should be able to qualify in a departmental test in English Proof Reading.

Desirable Qualification

• A degree in Law from a recognised University.

Other Conditions

• Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
• Deputationists are not eligible for promotion to this post.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for appointment by deputation: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Period of deputation (including any previous deputation in another ex-cadre post) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 5 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay Scale: Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 per month
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. Selection is on deputation / absorption basis:

1. Screening of Applications: Applications routed through proper channel are screened for eligibility.
2. Document Verification: Bio-data (Annexure-I), APARs for last 5 years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and Cadre Clearance are verified.
3. Departmental Test in English Proof Reading: Selected candidates must qualify a departmental test.
4. Final Selection: Based on suitability, qualifications and work experience.

How to Apply

1. Download the vacancy circular and prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) from legislative.gov.in/offerings/vacancies.
2. Fill in the bio-data proforma carefully — do not leave any column blank.
3. Attach attested photocopies of APARs of last 5 years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and a statement of major/minor penalties (if any) imposed in the last 10 years.
4. Attach a Cadre Clearance Certificate.
5. Get your application forwarded through proper channel by your present employer.
6. Send the application to Under Secretary, Legislative Department, Work Hall No. 24049, 4th Floor, Kartavya Bhawan 02, New Delhi-110001 within 60 days from publication of this circular in Employment News.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 June 2026 (within 60 days of publication in Employment News)

• Proof read English drafts of Bills, Acts, Statutory Orders, Notifications, and other legislative documents
• Compare printer's proofs with the original manuscript and mark corrections accurately
• Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and consistency in legal English text
• Coordinate with the Drafting Officers and Government of India Presses for finalisation of proofs
• Maintain records of proofs, revisions, and final printed versions of legislative publications
• Verify cross-references, citations, and tabular data in legislative documents
• Assist in proof reading of Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan publications when required