Job Opportunity: Law Officer At Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
Table of Contents
- Role overview
- Pay, age, and category
- Eligibility criteria
- Key responsibilities
- Application process
- Selection and documentation
- Who should apply
- Why this role
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) has invited online applications for one Law Officer post in Group A at Pay Matrix Level‑10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) with an upper age limit of 35 years; the application deadline is 20 November 2025 via the university’s Samarth portal.
Role overview
The Law Officer will provide end‑to‑end legal support to RGNAU’s academic and administrative units, including defending court cases, drafting and vetting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with university statutes, UGC norms, and service regulations.
The position is part of a broader non‑teaching Group A intake and aligns legal risk management with higher‑education governance in a specialized aviation university under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Pay, age, and category
- Pay: Level‑10 of Pay Matrix ₹56,100–1,77,500 with admissible allowances as per Central University norms.
- Age limit: 35 years on the closing date, subject to applicable relaxations as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.
Eligibility criteria
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law and Master’s degree in Law with at least 55% or grade B on the UGC seven‑point scale from a recognized University.
- Experience: Five years of service in Level‑7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) in legal work, including defending court cases and familiarity with legal procedures, within universities, R&D institutions, or academic institutes.
Key responsibilities
- Litigation: Represent/coordinate defence in court matters, manage panel counsel, track filings, and ensure timely responses and compliance with court directions.
- Advisory: Draft, review, and vet MOUs, service rules, procurement and academic regulations, and provide legal opinions to academic/administrative units.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to UGC regulations, Central University Act provisions, and applicable labour/service laws; support disciplinary proceedings and RTI/legal queries.
Application process
- Portal: Submit applications online through RGNAU’s Samarth portal; ensure accurate entries and complete document uploads per form instructions.
- Deadline: 20 November 2025; late or incomplete submissions are liable for rejection per recruitment timelines.
Selection and documentation
- Selection: Notified process typically includes screening on eligibility, followed by interview and document verification as per Group A recruitment norms; candidates should track official updates post‑deadline.
- Documents: Upload proof of qualifications (LL.B., LL.M. with mark sheets), experience certificates showing Level‑7 service and legal duties, category certificate (if applicable), and proof of age.
Who should apply
- University/R&D legal professionals with five years at Level‑7 who can handle litigation, statutory compliance, and policy drafting within an academic governance framework will be competitive for this role.
- Candidates comfortable working across academic, administrative, and finance domains with clear, time‑bound legal advisory aligned to regulatory standards fit the mandate well.
Why this role
- Opportunity to shape legal risk management and compliance in India’s national aviation university ecosystem, contributing to policy and operational decisions at Group A level.
- Level‑10 pay with Central allowances and defined responsibilities across litigation, advisory, and compliance provide a strong career track within higher‑education administration.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) |
| Post | Law Officer (Group A) |
| Pay | Level‑10 ₹56,100–1,77,500 + allowances |
| Age limit | 35 years |
| Education | LL.B. + LL.M. with 55% or UGC grade B |
| Experience | 5 years in Level‑7 legal work in universities/R&D/academic institutes |
| Apply | Online via Samarth portal |
| Last date | 20 November 2025 |
Application checklist
- Verify eligibility: LL.B. + LL.M. 55% and 5 years at Level‑7 in legal work within eligible institutions; collate experience letters detailing litigation and procedural duties.
- Prepare PDFs: Degree certificates/mark sheets, experience proofs specifying pay level, category/age documents; ensure clarity for screening.
- Submit before 20.11.2025 on the Samarth portal; note application ID and track university notifications for interview/verification stages.
Official Notification: https://www.rgnau.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/September%202025%20-%20Non-teaching%20Group-A%20Advt_Final%2018.09.2025.pdf
