Job Opportunity: Legal Officer At Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited
Table of Contents
- Role overview
- Pay, tenure, and category
- Eligibility criteria
- Key responsibilities
- Application process
- Selection method
- Ideal candidate profile
- Why this role
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has invited offline applications for one Legal Officer post, with a maximum age of 40 years and the last date for receipt of applications being 18 November 2025 at the Managing Director’s office, Bidyut Bhavan, North Banamalipur, Agartala, Tripura (West) 799001.
Role overview
The Legal Officer will provide end-to-end legal support to TSECL’s operations, including advisory on contracts and regulatory compliance, litigation management, and policy vetting, with preference for candidates experienced in PSU/Power Sector legal work.
The engagement is full-time and onsite, supporting business functions with statutory interpretation, drafting, and court/tribunal coordination across Tripura, and aligns with TSECL’s governance requirements as a Government of Tripura enterprise.
Pay, tenure, and category
- Consolidated pay indicated across recruitment summaries at ₹55,000 per month; candidates should confirm the exact amount in the official advertisement No. 03/TSECL/2025-26 hosted on TSECL’s website/notice PDF.
- Employment type: Full-time; selection modalities notified in the advertisement with screening and interview as applicable to the post.
Eligibility criteria
- Education: Minimum 55% in full-time LL.B./LL.M. from a UGC-recognized University/Institution, or equivalent grade under a grading system.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification in a law firm or in-house legal department of any Central/State Govt Department/PSU/Organization, with the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to complex situations; preference for PSU/CPSE experience in the power sector; relaxation may be considered for deserving candidates.
- Age limit: Up to 40 years on the closing date; relaxations as per applicable rules.
Key responsibilities
- Litigation: Manage and coordinate cases with panel counsel; draft replies, affidavits, and submissions; track hearings and ensure compliance with court/tribunal directions.
- Advisory: Vet contracts, procurement documents, and policy instruments; advise on Electricity Act, regulations, and labour/service matters impacting the corporation.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, maintain legal records, and support internal governance and disciplinary proceedings as assigned.
Application process
- Mode: Offline only; submit the prescribed application form with all enclosures and the original Demand Draft (if fee applicable) to the Managing Director, TSECL, by 18.11.2025 up to 5:00 PM; applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Fee: As per summaries, ₹500 for UR and ₹400 for SC/ST via Demand Draft drawn on a nationalized bank in favour of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited, payable at Agartala; verify in the official advertisement before remitting.
- Envelope: Superscribe “Application for the post of Legal Officer under TSECL” and include two recent passport-size colour photographs, self-attested mark sheets, certificates, age, experience proofs, and valid email/mobile for communication; TSECL is not responsible for postal delays.
Selection method
- Screening based on eligibility and relevance of experience; selection may involve written test/interview as per recruitment notice; candidates should monitor the official website for updates and call letters.
- Only candidates meeting essential criteria with complete documentation will be considered for shortlisting and further stages.
Ideal candidate profile
- In-house counsel or PSU-experienced lawyer in the power sector with hands-on litigation management, contract vetting, and regulatory advisory across electricity, labour, and service jurisprudence.
- Strong drafting, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational compliance within a utility environment.
Why this role
- Opportunity to drive legal risk management and compliance for a state utility, influencing contract outcomes, dispute posture, and regulatory preparedness in a critical infrastructure sector.
- Consolidated compensation and defined responsibilities provide clarity and focused career development within the power sector’s legal ecosystem.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Corporation | Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) |
| Post | Legal Officer |
| Vacancy | 01 (UR) |
| Pay | ~₹55,000 per month (confirm in official ad) |
| Age limit | Up to 40 years |
| Qualification | LL.B./LL.M. with 55% from UGC-recognized University |
| Experience | 5+ years in law firm/in-house Govt/PSU/Organization; PSU power sector preferred |
| Apply by | 18 Nov 2025, 5:00 PM (offline) |
| Address | Managing Director, TSECL, Bidyut Bhavan, North Banamalipur, Agartala, Tripura (W) 799001 |
| Fee | DD: ₹500 (UR), ₹400 (SC/ST) – verify in official advertisement |
Application checklist
- Duly filled application form; original DD for fee; two recent photos; self-attested DOB, LL.B./LL.M. mark sheets/degrees, experience letters, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Superscribe envelope correctly and dispatch by Speed Post/Courier well before 18.11.2025; retain proof of delivery and monitor tsecl.in for updates on selection stages.
Official Notification: https://tsecl.in/sites/default/files/2025-10/document%20%287%29.pdf
