Legal Assistant at Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) — 6 Posts, Eligibility, and How to Apply

Table of Contents

• Post snapshot
• Eligibility
• Selection process
• Exam pattern (indicative, based on Group‑C framework)
• Application fee and dates
• How to apply
• Practical tips for Legal Assistant applicants
• Vacancy context

Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced recruitment for 6 posts of Legal Assistant as part of its 2025 Group-C drive, with online applications closing on 9 September 2025. The drive covers 174 vacancies across multiple posts, including 6 for Legal Assistant.

Post snapshot

• Post: Legal Assistant
• Vacancies: 06
• Mode: Online application via NMC portal
• Last date to apply: 09.09.2025

Eligibility

• Education: Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Either
  • Minimum 5 years of regular service in a judicial work-related position in Government/Semi‑Government/Local Self‑Government; or
  • 5 years of practice as an Advocate in a Sessions Court.
• Age: Typically 18–38 years for general category, as per Group‑C recruitment norms; relaxations as per Maharashtra/NMC rules. Check the notification for category-wise limits.

Selection process

• Computer‑Based Test (CBT) with objective questions; for some posts, DV/interview may follow. The CBT generally includes general subjects and role‑specific/technical content as per post.
• Minimum qualifying marks indicated in similar notices: 50% for general and 45% for reserved categories; refer to the official advertisement for exact thresholds applicable to Legal Assistant.

Exam pattern (indicative, based on Group‑C framework)

• Non‑technical sections: Marathi, English, Reasoning, General Knowledge; technical/legal section for role-specific knowledge.
• Duration: Typically 2 hours for CBT; exact pattern to be confirmed in the NMC advertisement.

Application fee and dates

• Application window: 26.08.2025–09.09.2025.
• Fee: Around ₹1,000 for General category as reported; category-wise fees and exemptions per NMC norms—verify in the official notification.

How to apply

• Go to NMC’s official recruitment page and use the “Application Link for NMC Recruitment” under Adv 399/PR.
• Register with a valid email and mobile number, complete the form, upload documents (photo, signature, certificates), pay the fee, and submit. Download the application printout for records.
• Official website: nmcnagpur.gov.in (Recruitment section for notification, application link, and any corrigenda).

Practical tips for Legal Assistant applicants

• Keep a detailed experience certificate ready:
  • If in Government/Semi‑Govt/Local Self‑Govt: clearly mention “judicial work-related” role and 5 years’ regular service, with designation, period, and nature of duties.
  • If Advocate: obtain a Sessions Court practice certificate or Bar certificate that explicitly states 5 years of practice in the Sessions Court.
• Prepare for CBT’s legal segment:
  • Maharashtra Municipal laws, CPC/CrPC basics, Evidence, Contract, Specific Relief, service/judicial procedures relevant to municipal litigation, and local laws impacting ULBs. Pattern specifics will be in the advertisement.
• Track updates:
  • NMC may publish admit card/exam date notices on the Recruitment/Public Notices pages; check regularly until exam completion.

Vacancy context

• The 2025 drive totals 174 posts across Junior Clerk (60), Legal Assistant (6), Tax Collector (74), Library Assistant (8), Stenographer (10), Accountant/Cashier (10), System Analyst (1), Hardware Engineer (2), Data Manager (1), and Programmer (2).

Official Notification:

https://nmcnagpur.gov.in/assets/300/2025/08/mediafiles/Final_Advertisement_Phase_3_22_08_25.pdf

Eligible LL.B. professionals with five years’ relevant government judicial work experience or five years’ Sessions Court practice should submit the online form on or before 9 September 2025 and prepare for a CBT-led selection as per NMC’s Group‑C framework.