NDMA New Delhi: Senior Consultant (Legal) Vacancy – Apply Offline by 29 April 2026
Table of Contents
- NDMA Senior Consultant (Legal) Mandate
- Position Specifications
- Essential Qualifications
- Application Process (Email)
- Selection Procedure
- Strategic Application Roadmap
- Elite Profile Template
- Interview Preparation Matrix
- Terms of Engagement
- Career Impact
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), apex body under Disaster Management Act 2005, invites applications from Indian nationals for 1 Senior Consultant (Legal) position on contract basis to provide legal support for disaster policy, guidelines, litigation (Notification dated 25 March 2026). Requiring Master’s degree in Law + minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, remuneration ₹1.25-1.75 lakh per month. Submit CV/bio-data to srcons-hr@ndma.gov.in by 29 April 2026 (20 days from Employment News publication).
NDMA Senior Consultant (Legal) Mandate
NDMA coordinates national disaster response (cyclones, earthquakes, floods), develops guidelines (DDMP, SOPs), manages NDRF/SDRF. Legal Consultant advises on:
- DM Act interpretation.
- Liability waivers (volunteers, responders).
- Litigation (compensation claims).
- International treaties (IDRL, Sendai Framework).
Position Specifications
| Post | Vacancies | Remuneration | Mode | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Consultant (Legal) | 1 | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,75,000/month | Contract | New Delhi |
Tenure: Initial 1 year (extendable).
Essential Qualifications
Educational:
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) from recognised University.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in legal field.
- Desirable: Disaster management, policy drafting, govt service.
Application Process (Email)
Submission:
- Detailed CV/Bio-data in prescribed format.
- Self-attested copies: Educational certificates, experience proofs, Aadhaar, photo.
- Email ID: srcons-hr@ndma.gov.in.
- Subject: “Application for Senior Consultant (Legal)”.
- Last Date: 29 April 2026 (20 days from Employment News 09.04.2026).
Selection Procedure
Contractual Merit:
Strategic Application Roadmap
Elite Profile Template
QUALIFICATION: LLM (Constitutional Law, NLSIU) – 2015
EXPERIENCE: 8 years Additional Advocate General (Disaster Compensation)
DOMAIN: DM Act 2005 S.46 liability, NDRF claims
PUBLICATIONS: "Legal Framework for Disaster Response"
PRACTICE: NGT benches (Cyclone Amphan)Interview Preparation Matrix
| Domain | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| DM Act | S.18-23 NDMA powers, State DMAs |
| Liability | Sovereign immunity Art 300, Volunteers protection |
| Intl Law | IDRL Guidelines, CBDR Sendai Framework |
| Judicial | NGT jurisdiction (EPA disasters) |
Terms of Engagement
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Remuneration | ₹1.25L – ₹1.75L Fixed |
| Tenure | 1 Year (extendable) |
| TA/DA | Entitled for official duties |
| Leave | Negotiable |
| Posting | NDMA HQ, New Delhi |
Concurrent Vacancies: Biological Disasters, Logistics, Mitigation (multi-disciplinary).
Career Impact
High-Value Exposure:
| Advantage | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Policy Influence | DM Guidelines authorship |
| Network | MHA, NDMA, MoD |
| Remuneration | Senior consultant bracket |
| Flexibility | Contractual (concurrent practice) |
Target Candidates:
- Retd. Govt Counsel (DM cases).
- NGO Legal Heads (disaster relief).
- Academic Experts (DM Law).
- Corporate Lawyers (risk management).
Shape India’s Disaster Legal Framework: Apply NDMA Senior Consultant (Legal).
