Legal Consultant Vacancy at Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi

Post published: November 15, 2026
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Legal Consultant Vacancy at Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications for engagement of 1 Legal Consultant in the Main Secretariat of the Ministry on a contract basis. The last date for submission of applications is 26 November 2026.

Position at a Glance

Post	Legal Consultant
Number of Vacancies	1
Nature of Engagement	Contractual, initially for 1 year, extendable or curtailable up to a maximum of 3 years; consolidated remuneration of Rs. 70,000 per month for candidates other than retired Government employees (retired Government employees as per the Department of Expenditure OM dated 9 December 2020)
Location	New Delhi
Age Limit	Retired Government employees: not more than 62 years; other candidates: not more than 50 years (as on the closing date for receipt of applications)
Application Mode	Online, through the Google Form link given in the Ministry’s notice
Last Date	26 November 2026

Eligibility

The candidate must hold a Degree of LL.B. or equivalent from a recognised university or institute in India or abroad, recognised by the Bar Council of India, and must be qualified to be registered as an advocate with a State Bar Council or the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961. Retired Government employees must have worked as Assistant Legal Adviser, Deputy Legal Adviser or an equivalent legal advisory position in a department or Ministry of the Central Government. Other candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Central Government departments or Ministries, handling court cases and legal consultancy-related work. The candidate should have outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills and be a person of integrity.

How to Apply

Submit the application through the Google Form link given in the Ministry’s notice dated 27 October 2026 (https://forms.gle/1eKohgcCfwEA3NXh8) by 26 November 2026, along with an affidavit of No Conflict of Interest and all necessary documents. Candidates who have already submitted their applications need not apply afresh. Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of experience and qualification, and a Screening-cum-Selection Committee constituted by the Ministry will select the Legal Consultant; its decision will be final and binding.

Role and Importance

The Legal Consultant will tender legal opinions, prepare para-wise comments on original applications, writ petitions, special leave petitions and public interest litigations filed against the Ministry, scrutinise counter affidavits received from counsel, maintain and monitor the register of pending court cases, be present in court during hearings, and perform other legal work entrusted by the Ministry.