Delhi Jal Board Invites Applications for Law Officer (Water) Post on Deputation Basis: Apply by October 17
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced recruitment for one Law Officer (Water) post on a deputation basis. Eligible serving officers must submit the prescribed application to DJB’s Karol Bagh office by 17 October 2026.
Vacancy details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Law Officer (Water) |
| Recruiting body | Delhi Jal Board (DJB) |
| Number of vacancies | 1 |
| Appointment mode | Deputation |
| Pay scale | Pay Level-12: Rs. 78,800–Rs. 2,09,200 |
| Application mode | Prescribed-format application, to be submitted to DJB |
| Last date | 17 October 2026 |
| Submission address | Office of the Deputy Director (D), Varunalaya Phase-II, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005 |
Although the notice describes the process as an “online application,” it also directs applicants to submit the prescribed application to the Deputy Director’s office; candidates should follow the official notification and application form carefully to avoid a mode-of-submission error.
Eligibility criteria
The vacancy is open to officers from the Central or State Governments, Union Territories, universities, recognised research institutions, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and semi-government bodies.
Service requirements
An applicant must meet one of the following service conditions:
- Hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
- Have five years of regular service in Level 11 of the pay matrix, or an equivalent grade, in the parent cadre or department.
- Be a member of the State Judicial Service with ten years of regular service.
Educational and legal experience requirements
Candidates must also satisfy one of the following qualification-and-experience combinations:
| Route | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, plus a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) | Seven years as a legal practitioner or in legal work |
| Route 2 | Five-year integrated degree in Law from a recognised university or institute | Eight years as a legal practitioner or in legal work |
The two routes recognise different legal-education pathways: the conventional three-year LLB route requires seven years of legal experience, while the five-year integrated law route requires eight years.
How to apply
Interested and eligible officers must prepare their application in the prescribed format and submit it to:
Office of the Deputy Director (D)
Varunalaya Phase-II
Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005
The application must reach the office on or before 17 October 2026.
Because this is a deputation-based appointment, applicants should ensure that their application is routed through the proper administrative channel where required, and should retain proof of submission. The notice does not list supporting documents, but deputation applications commonly require service and eligibility verification; candidates should consult the official notification before dispatch.
What the role involves
A Law Officer (Water) at DJB would be expected to handle legal work connected with the Board’s functions, including advising on statutory and regulatory issues, litigation, contracts, notices, and other legal matters affecting Delhi’s water and sewerage services. The notification itself does not enumerate the duties, so applicants should treat the official recruitment notification as the controlling document for the exact job profile.
The Pay Level-12 scale indicates a senior legal position within the government pay structure, with a monthly pay range of Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 under the applicable pay matrix.
Key points for applicants
- Only one vacancy is available, making early and complete submission important.
- The post is specifically for deputation, so it is primarily suited to eligible serving government, PSU, university, judicial-service, or semi-government officers—not fresh law graduates.
- The deadline is 17 October 2026, leaving limited time after the notice’s 13 October publication.
- Applicants must meet both the service eligibility condition and the applicable law-degree-plus-experience condition.
- The prescribed format and official notification should be downloaded from DJB’s official channels before applying
Bottom line
This is a focused opportunity for experienced legal professionals already serving in eligible government or public-sector institutions. The successful candidate will join Delhi Jal Board as a Law Officer (Water) on deputation, at Pay Level-12, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed service, qualification, and experience requirements by 17 October 2026.
Official link: https://delhijalboard.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Jalboard/circulars-orders/law_office_2.pdf
