ICMR-NIN Hyderabad: Young Professional-II (Legal) Vacancy (1 Post, Contractual) – LL.B. + 2 Years Civil/Service/Labour Arbitration Experience; ₹42,000/Month; Age ≤40; Apply by Email by 15 April 2026

Table of Contents

• ICMR-NIN Legal Support Role Mandate
• Vacancy Specifications
• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Email Application Process
• Selection Framework
• Strategic Application Roadmap
• Profile Template
• Interview Preparation Matrix
• Terms of Engagement
• Why ICMR-NIN YP-II (Legal)?

The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad – premier nutrition research institute under Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health – invites applications for 1 Young Professional-II (Legal) on purely contractual basis (Advt No. NIN/Estt-1/Consultant-YPs/2026/911 dated 25 March 2026). Requiring LL.B. degree + Bar Council enrolment + 2 years experience in civil/service/labour arbitration cases, the role supports legal compliance, drafting, court coordination. Applications via email close 15 April 2026.

ICMR-NIN Legal Support Role Mandate

ICMR-NIN conducts nutrition research (NFHS, micronutrient surveys), manages grants, MoUs. YP-II (Legal) handles:

• Civil/Service/Labour cases.
• Drafting Agreements/MoUs/Deeds.
• Court/Tribunal visits (post-office hours if needed).
• Compliance/documentation.

Vacancy Specifications

Age Limit: 40 years (relaxable).

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory:

• Law graduate (LL.B.) from UGC-recognised University/Institution.
• Enrolled as Advocate with State Bar Council.
• 2 years experience post-enrolment in:
  • Civil/Service/Labour Arbitration cases.
  • Drafting Agreements/MoUs/Deeds.

Ranking: Institutional ranking considered for shortlisting.

Email Application Process

Notification: Download from nin.res.in or icmr.gov.in.

Official Notification: https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1774439142_icmr-ninyoungprofessionalsnotification.pdf

Steps:

1. Fill prescribed application form.
2. Attach self-attested documents (LL.B., enrolment, experience).
3. Email to: Official ID in notification (check nin.res.in).
4. Subject: “Application for YP-II (Legal)”.
5. Last Date: 15 April 2026.

Leave: Eligible as per ICMR norms.

Selection Framework

Interview-Based:

1. Application Screening.
2. Institute Evaluation Committee interview.
3. Director Approval.

Extension: 1+1+1 years max (3 years total).

Strategic Application Roadmap

Profile Template

QUALIFICATION: LL.B. (Osmania Univ) – 2021 (65%)
ENROLMENT: AP Bar Council – Reg No. XXX
EXPERIENCE: 2.5 years Associate (High Court Advocates)
CASES: 20 Civil suits, 10 Service matters (CAT), Labour disputes
DRAFTING: 15 MoUs/Agreements (NGOs)

Interview Preparation Matrix

Terms of Engagement

Other YPs: Admin, Finance, IT (total 4 YPs + 2 Consultants).

Why ICMR-NIN YP-II (Legal)?

Competition: Moderate (Hyderabad lawyers).

Launch Research Legal Career: Apply ICMR-NIN YP-II (Legal).