Job Opportunity: General Manager (Law) At Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Of India Limited

Table of Contents

• Role overview
• Eligibility and pay
• Tenure and location
• Key responsibilities
• Application process
• Who should apply
• Why this role matters
• Quick reference table
• Application checklist

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has invited applications on deputation for one General Manager (Law) post at its Corporate Office in Noida, with an upper age limit of 55 years and an LL.B. as the essential qualification; applications must reach the GM (HR), DFCCIL Corporate Office Complex, Sector‑145, Noida within 30 days from 22.10.2025 under Vacancy Notice No. 20/2025.​

Role overview

The General Manager (Law) will lead the legal function for DFCCIL’s corporate operations, steering drafting and vetting of complex agreements, advising on large-value EPC and PPP contracts, overseeing litigation/arbitration strategy, and aligning legal risk management with the company’s freight corridor program goals; experience in drafting and vetting agreements is specifically noted as desirable in the vacancy notice.​
The appointment is on deputation for three years, extendable up to five years subject to DPE exemption from immediate absorption rules, reflecting DFCCIL’s practice for senior leadership roles sourced from Central/State cadres and CPSEs.​

Eligibility and pay

• Service channel: Deputation from Central/State Governments, Indian Railways cadres (except IRHS/IRPFS), or CPSEs/PSUs as specified in the notice; analogous grade requirements apply by cadre.​
• Grade eligibility: Central/State Government officers in SAG (Level‑14) in the relevant discipline or SG (Level‑13) with 17 years’ Group ‘A’ service; PSU officers in E8 ₹1,20,000–2,80,000 (IDA) or E7 ₹1,00,000–2,60,000 with four years in grade are eligible.​
• Qualification: LL.B. from a recognized university/institute; desirable experience in drafting/vetting of agreements and related legal documentation for infrastructure projects.​
• Age limit: Not more than 55 years on the closing date; deputation terms are as per DFCCIL/DPE norms.​
• Pay: Parent pay plus deputation allowance with perks and allowances per DFCCIL policy for deputationists.​

Tenure and location

• Tenure: 3 years, extendable to 5 years subject to DPE exemption; early repatriation can occur if eligibility information is found incorrect at any stage per DFCCIL’s general deputation norms.​
• Posting: Corporate Office, DFCCIL Corporate Office Complex, Sector‑145, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306; the Registered Office is at WTC, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, as reflected in the notice header.​

Key responsibilities

• Contracts: Lead drafting, vetting, and negotiation of concession, EPC, O&M, consultancy, and procurement contracts, ensuring risk allocation and compliance with DFCCIL’s policy framework and Indian contract law.​
• Disputes: Oversee arbitration and litigation portfolios, engage external counsel, and formulate strategy for high‑value disputes related to project execution, land acquisition, and regulatory issues.​
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate governance, transparency, and vigilance/D&AR norms; coordinate with technical, finance, and project management teams for contract administration and claims management.​
• Advisory: Provide structured legal opinions on procurement, PPP structuring, change orders, and dispute avoidance mechanisms; support board/committee proceedings where legal inputs are critical.​

Application process

• Mode: Offline via proper channel on the prescribed proforma, routed through cadre controlling authority with Vigilance/D&AR clearance, integrity certificate, APARs, and penalty statements as per DFCCIL’s deputation checklist.​
• Timeline: 30 days from 22.10.2025; trackers reflect an outer window until around 21.11.2025 for receipt at Corporate Office; candidates should super‑scribe the envelope with the post and vacancy notice number.​
• Address: General Manager (HR), DFCCIL Corporate Office Complex, Sector‑145, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201306; ensure dossier completeness to avoid summary rejection.​

Who should apply

• Senior legal professionals from Government/PSUs meeting SAG/SG/E8/E7 grade criteria with infrastructure contracts, arbitration management, and policy advisory experience will be competitive for this leadership role.​
• Officers from Indian Railways cadres (other than IRHS/IRPFS) and Central/State departments handling major procurement/contracts will align well with DFCCIL’s high‑value freight corridor program needs.​

Why this role matters

• DFCCIL’s freight corridors are among India’s largest infrastructure programs; the GM (Law) shapes contract architecture, dispute posture, and compliance that directly influence time and cost outcomes of multi‑billion‑rupee projects.​
• The deputation structure allows senior public sector legal officers to contribute specialized expertise to a high‑impact national project while retaining parent cadre linkage and benefits per policy.​

Quick reference table

Application checklist

• Confirm grade eligibility (SAG/SG/E8/E7) and age ≤ 55; obtain cadre/Vigilance/D&AR clearances and attested APARs for the notified years.​
• Prepare a role‑specific statement highlighting contract drafting/vetting in EPC/PPP contexts, arbitration outcomes, and governance/compliance contributions in prior roles.​
• Dispatch the complete dossier well before the 30‑day deadline and retain proof of dispatch; super‑scribe envelope with “Application for GM (Law), Vacancy Notice No. 20/2025”.

Official Notification: https://dfccil.com/upload/VN_20_2025_22_10_25_BBHB.pdf