Job Opportunity: Additional Government Advocate At Department Of Legal Affairs, Ministry Of Law And Justice

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Additional Government Advocate At Department Of Legal Affairs, Ministry Of Law And Justice

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UPSC has opened five vacancies for Additional Government Advocate in the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, at Level‑13 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with an online application deadline of 12 October 2025. The role requires a law degree and at least thirteen years’ qualifying experience through State Judicial Service, senior legal posts in government, Central Government legal work, or as a qualified legal practitioner.

Post snapshot

  • Post: Additional Government Advocate (Group ‘A’), Department of Legal Affairs.
  • Vacancies: 05 (UR‑04, ST‑01).
  • Pay: Level‑13, ₹1,18,500–₹2,14,100 (7th CPC), plus DA; HRA/TA extra as applicable.
  • Age limit: 50 years for UR; 55 years for ST on the closing date.
  • Application last date: 12.10.2025 (11:59 PM) via UPSC ORA.

Essential eligibility

  • Educational: Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • Experience: Any one of the following streams with not less than 13 years:
    • Member of a State Judicial Service; or
    • Superior post in the legal department of a State; or
    • Central Government servant with experience in legal affairs; or
    • Qualified legal practitioner meeting experience thresholds as specified in the service rules.

Desirable and notes

  • PwBD suitability: As per the consolidated advertisement and post‑wise matrix, candidates should check the ORA listing and detailed PDF.
  • Preference clauses: Departmental recruitment notes often prefer litigation/advice experience for specific grades; candidates should review the advertisement text for any grade‑specific preference statements.

Role overview

  • Represent Union of India and Central Government departments before constitutional and statutory courts/tribunals; draft/review pleadings; advise on litigation strategy and settlements; vet references and opinions; coordinate with Ministries/Departments for instructions; and oversee panel counsel engagement and performance.

How to apply

  • Portal: UPSC ORA; locate Vacancy No. 25091301213 (Additional Government Advocate) and complete the online form.
  • Documents: Degree in Law, detailed experience certificates mapping to the 13‑year streams, bar enrollment (for practitioner stream), caste/PwBD certificates (if applicable), and ID/age proof.
  • Fee: Pay online as per UPSC norms; fee exemptions apply to prescribed categories.

Selection process

  • UPSC may apply higher criteria/shortlisting thresholds if applications are high; keep dossier comprehensive and clearly mapped to experience clauses.
  • Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience; interview by UPSC; document verification; medical/character verification as applicable.

Official Notification: https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/Detail.php?post=MjQ5OQ5QI2D1FKAQCACXACYLZAG3JILVIXSCNNKAUXM7SX96HDOICWAP&case=Mjc2NgUXHFAYI7CPKMIKQGJC6NI1INCA9C3XDAKDS2SXXQAALL5AOVZW&id=MQDKCAAO7XLKSVAAIC1MXNCKZ92WCXAHIYJF5SGQIDI3PLC6NXUA

Application tips

  • Map the 13‑year experience explicitly: dates, roles, nature of legal work (litigation/advice), forums handled, and subject‑matter breadth.
  • Include representative matters and written opinions; highlight Central/State advisory, constitutional questions, statutory interpretation, and high‑stakes cases.
  • Ensure timely ORA submission and verify all uploads; track UPSC communications in email/SMS and the ORA dashboard.
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