DPCC New Delhi: Assistant Law Officer (1 Post) & Legal Assistant (5 Posts) Vacancies on Deputation – LL.B. + 4-5 Years Legal Experience; Pay Level 7/6; Apply Offline by 15 April 2026
Table of Contents
- DPCC Legal Cadre Mandate
- Vacancy Matrix
- Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Law Officer
- Legal Assistant
- Offline Application Process (Deputation)
- Selection Framework
- Strategic Deputation Roadmap
- Assistant Law Officer Profile
- Legal Assistant Profile
- Interview Matrix
- Terms of Deputation
- Career Benefits
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), under Environment Department, GNCTD, invites applications on deputation (including short-term contract) for 1 Assistant Law Officer and 5 Legal Assistants to strengthen environmental enforcement (Advt dated 09.04.2026). Requiring LL.B. + 4-5 years legal practice/govt service, roles manage pollution litigation, notices, compliance under Air/Water Acts. Submit to Administrative Officer, DPCC by 15 April 2026.
DPCC Legal Cadre Mandate
DPCC enforces EPA 1986, Water/Air Acts across Delhi’s 1,400 industries, handles consent renewals, violations (₹500 Cr fines collected). Assistant Law Officer leads prosecutions, opinions; Legal Assistants support drafting, case filing. High-impact amid GRAP enforcement, Yamuna cleanup.
Vacancy Matrix
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Law Officer | 1 | Level 7 (₹44,900-₹1,42,400) | Deputation/Contract |
| Legal Assistant | 5 | Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) | Deputation/Contract |
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Law Officer
Qualification:
- Officers holding analogous posts OR
- 5 years Level 6 service + Bachelor’s in Law.
- 4 years experience as legal practitioner OR handling legal work in Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies.
Legal Assistant
Qualification:
Offline Application Process (Deputation)
Proforma: Official format (download dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in).
https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/uploads/news/0703d4e306d38451e5c78deabfe8964e.pdf
Submission:
- Through proper channel.
- Address:
Administrative Officer
Delhi Pollution Control Committee
3rd Floor, IT Park, DMRC Building
Shastri Park, Delhi - 110053Documents:
Selection Framework
Deputation Standard:
- Shortlisting (service record).
- Interview (environmental law knowledge).
- Appointment by Competent Authority.
Strategic Deputation Roadmap
Assistant Law Officer Profile
SERVICE: Section Officer (Law Deptt) – Level 6 (5+ years)
DEGREE: LL.B. (DU)
PRACTICE: 4 years environmental litigation (NGT)
DOMAIN: Water Act S.25 consent, Air Act violations
VIGILANCE: ClearLegal Assistant Profile
SERVICE: UDC (Judicial Deptt) – Level 4 (3+ years promotion to L6)
LEGAL WORK: Drafting notices, court filingsInterview Matrix
| Domain | Topics |
|---|---|
| Environmental | EPA 1986 S.15 prosecution, NGT jurisdiction |
| Delhi-Specific | GRAP stages, DJB consents |
| Litigation | Evidence preservation (samples) |
Terms of Deputation
| Aspect | Provisions |
|---|---|
| Tenure | 3 years (extendable) |
| Pay | Parent + Deputation Allowance |
| Posting | Shastri Park, Delhi |
| Leave | DoPT norms |
Career Benefits
| Advantage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Environmental Niche | NGT exposure |
| Delhi Capital | Policy hub |
| Gazetted | Pensionable |
| Scale-Up | Law Officer → Joint Director |

