MPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

MPSC is hiring 4 Law Officers on a contract basis. If you are a Law Graduate, an enrolled advocate, and have at least 5 years of experience in the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal or High Court, you can apply offline. The last date to send your application is 30 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month plus a separate allowance of Rs. 8,000 for telephone, travel, stationery and xerox.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Law Officer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released notification Miscellaneous 0126/Pr.K.48/2026/Ek for 4 Law Officer posts on a contract basis. These posts are needed to handle legal work before the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal and the Bombay High Court on behalf of the Commission. There is no application fee and no written exam — selection is based on your legal experience and an interview. If you are a practising advocate looking for a steady consultancy assignment with a public body, this is a good match.

Vacancy Details

• Law Officer (Contract Basis): 4 posts
• Job Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (the work is for MPSC at the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal and Bombay High Court)
• Engagement type: Contract / consultancy basis

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must be a Law Graduate (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Bar Enrolment: You must be an enrolled advocate with the Bar Council.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an advocate practising in the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal or in the High Court of Bombay.
• Language: Working knowledge of Marathi, Hindi and English is required.
• Note: Preference is usually given to candidates with strong service-matter and constitutional law practice before tribunals.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years.
• Age relaxation will be given to candidates from reserved categories as per Government of Maharashtra rules.

Salary

• Consolidated pay: Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month.
• Additional allowance: Rs. 8,000 per month for telephone, travel, stationery and xerox expenses.
• This is a fixed consolidated remuneration on contract — DA, HRA and other regular government allowances do not apply.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: No fee
• SC / ST: No fee
• Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee
• This recruitment is completely free — you do not have to pay any application charge.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. Selection is done in the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Your application form, qualification and experience certificates are checked against the eligibility criteria.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before a committee constituted by MPSC. Your knowledge of service law, tribunal practice and Maharashtra-related legal matters is tested.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates, Bar Council enrolment, and proof of practice are verified before issuing the contract.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in and open the Advertisements / Notifications / Corrigendums section.
2. Download the Law Officer (Contract Basis) advertisement and the application form.
3. Fill in the application form in your own handwriting or by typing it out.
4. Attach self-attested copies of your LL.B. certificate, Bar Council enrolment certificate, proof of 5 years of practice, age proof, and a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Send the complete application by post to the address mentioned in the notification so that it reaches MPSC on or before 30 May 2026.
6. Applications received after the last date will not be considered, so post your application well in advance.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Offline): 30 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced by MPSC after screening

• Represent MPSC in service matters before the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal and the Bombay High Court
• Draft pleadings, written statements, affidavits, rejoinders and replies on behalf of the Commission
• Prepare legal opinions on recruitment rules, examination disputes and selection matters
• Brief and assist Senior Counsel appearing for MPSC in important cases
• Maintain a clear record of cases, hearings and orders for the Commission
• Attend regular hearings in the tribunal and the high court within prescribed timelines
• Coordinate with MPSC officers to collect facts, files and documents needed for litigation