Job Opportunity: Consultant (Legal) at IGNOU, New Delhi — Eligibility, Pay, Role, and How to Apply

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Consultant (Legal) at IGNOU, New Delhi — Eligibility, Pay, Role, and How to Apply

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is inviting applications for one full‑time Consultant (Legal) on a contractual basis in the Legal Cell, Administration Division, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The engagement is initially for six months and extendable based on performance and institutional requirements. Applications must reach the Recruitment Cell by 15 September 2025.

Role snapshot

  • Post: Consultant (Legal) — Full Time, Contractual
  • Division: Legal Cell, Administration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
  • Tenure: 6 months initially; extendable as per University norms
  • Vacancies: 01
  • Last date to apply: 15.09.2025

Remuneration

  • Consolidated remuneration: ₹40,000 per month (contractual, no TA/DA for interview)

Essential qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University; LL.M./equivalent diploma preferred.
  • Must be registered with the Bar Council of India with a valid license to practice.
  • Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience; preference for candidates experienced in service, administrative, arbitration matters of educational institutions/universities.
  • Strong legal drafting, research, presentation, and bilingual (English/Hindi) communication skills; proficiency in computers (documents, presentations, datasheets).

Key responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to the Administration Division: drafting/vetting legal documents, preparing replies, and analyzing cases.
  • Liaise with lawyers/arbitrators; attend court/tribunal/commission hearings with University officials; maintain records and status reports.
  • Monitor ongoing litigation, assess legal risks, and recommend actions; execute any related tasks assigned by the Division.

Who should apply

  • Advocates with at least three years’ experience and demonstrable exposure to service/administrative/education sector disputes, arbitration, and university governance.
  • Candidates comfortable with frequent interactions at courts/commissions and advocate chambers, and with strong documentation discipline.

How to apply

  • Download the application format (Annexure) from IGNOU’s website (Careers).
  • Send a complete application with self‑attested copies of educational and experience certificates to:
    Dy. Registrar (Admn.), Recruitment Cell, Block No. 7, Room No. 13,
    IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068, on or before 15.09.2025.
  • Superscribe on the envelope: “Application for the engagement of Consultant Legal in IGNOU” (or as per notice wording). Email applications are not specified in this notice; apply by post as instructed.
  • Note: Applications received after the deadline or without complete documents will not be entertained; University may restrict number of candidates called for interview; no TA/DA payable. Preference to candidates residing in Delhi/NCR.

Official references

  • IGNOU notification: “Engagement of Consultant Legal (Full time) on contractual basis” — carries eligibility, terms, and application form.
  • IGNOU Career page lists current openings and updates; check for corrigenda or interview notifications.
  • Third‑party listings mirror the key details; rely on the IGNOU PDF for authoritative instructions and the exact superscription text.

Official notification: https://www.ignou.ac.in/viewFile/ad/notification/Consultant-Legal-Full-time.pdf

Qualified law professionals registered with BCI and experienced in service/administrative litigation for educational institutions should submit applications by 15 September 2025, ensuring complete documentation per the prescribed format.

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