Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager (Law) At Shipping Corporation Of India Limited
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Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI), a Navratna PSU, is recruiting two Assistant Manager (Law) at E2 grade, with online applications open until 27 September 2025. The post requires a full‑time LL.B. with at least 60% marks, an upper age limit of 27 years, and working knowledge of computers; selection will be through an online test, group discussion, and interview.
Post snapshot
- Post: Assistant Manager (Law) — E2 grade
- Vacancies: 02
- Pay scale: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (IDA) plus admissible benefits
- Job location: Mumbai or any regional office; deployable across SCI divisions/JVs/subsidiaries as per organizational needs
- Last date to apply online: 27.09.2025
Eligibility
- Education: Full‑time LL.B. (3‑year after graduation or 5‑year after 12th) from UGC/BCI‑recognized University/Institute/College with minimum 60% marks; 5% relaxation in marks for reserved categories is standard in the drive.
- Desirable experience: 1 year in legal work (corporate/PSU/law firm) preferred.
- Age: Not exceeding 27 years as on 01.08.2025; category relaxations as per Government rules.
- Skills: Working knowledge of computers including MS Office is essential.
Selection process
- Stages: Online examination, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), followed by document verification and medical fitness.
- Weightage: Online test 70%, GD 10%, PI 20%; minimum qualifying benchmarks apply for GD and PI.
- Exam pattern (indicative for Assistant Manager E2):
- Core Domain (Law) professional knowledge; Aptitude sections covering QA, Reasoning, GA/Current Affairs, English, Computer Knowledge; plus a psychometric test (non‑scoring). Negative marking 0.25 for objective sections. Duration 120 minutes.
Likely law syllabus focus
- Companies Act, Contract Act, Specific Relief, CPC/CrPC, Evidence, Arbitration & Conciliation, IBC, Admiralty/Maritime law basics, Negotiable Instruments Act, labour and establishment laws, RTI, IT Act, and PSU/commercial compliance essentials.
How to apply
- Application mode: Online only via SCI recruitment portal within the window; upload photograph, signature, LL.B. marksheets/degree, category/age/identity proofs, and pay fee as applicable (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM, as per the drive).
- Tips: Ensure 60% aggregate documentation; final‑year candidates should check eligibility cut‑off dates; retain the application printout and fee receipt for future stages.
Preparation pointers
- Build speed and accuracy in objective legal questions (companies, contracts, arbitration, IBC) and keep concise notes for quick revisions.
- Practice mixed aptitude sets for QA/Reasoning/English/GA and update on maritime, shipping, and PSU sector current affairs.
- For GD/PI: Prepare deal stories on drafting, advisory, litigation support, compliance, and stakeholder management; quantify outcomes where possible.
Official notification:
https://www.shipindia.com/upload/Adv/Detailed_advertisement_062025.pdf
SCI’s Assistant Manager (Law) role offers exposure to corporate legal, contracts, compliance, arbitration, and litigation support in India’s flagship shipping PSU, with a clear three‑stage selection and competitive IDA pay scale. Application closes on 27 September 2025—candidates meeting the 60% LL.B. benchmark and age criteria should apply promptly.
