Officer (Legal) Vacancy at Cement Corporation of India Limited
Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has invited applications for one post of Officer (Legal). The role is aimed at legally qualified professionals with post-enrolment experience in advocacy, legal consultancy, or in-house legal departments of banks, financial institutions, statutory corporations, companies, or government bodies.
About the Employer
Cement Corporation of India Limited is a government-owned enterprise engaged in cement manufacturing, trading, and related activities. As a CPSE, CCIL’s legal department typically handles contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation management, corporate governance, and advisory work across its operations.
Post Details and Age Limit
- Name of the Post: Officer (Legal)
- Number of Posts: 01 (One)
- Age Limit: 35 years
Candidates must ensure they meet the age criterion as on the cutoff date specified in the official notification (usually the last date of application). Relaxations, if any, would be as per Government of India rules for reserved categories—candidates should verify this in the official notification.
Essential Qualification and Experience
CCIL requires:
- Educational Qualification:
A full-time Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) or a Postgraduate degree in Law (LL.M.) from Bar Council of India–recognised colleges/universities/institutions. - Experience (post-enrolment):
Candidates must have worked in one of the following capacities after being enrolled with the Bar Council:- Option (a): As an Advocate / Legal Consultant / Legal Assistant / Associate in an Advocates’/Solicitors’ office or a law firm; or
- Option (b): As a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a bank / financial institution / statutory corporation / company / State / Central Government.
This structure allows both private-practice lawyers and in-house counsel to apply, provided they have the requisite post-enrolment experience.
Mandatory Documentary Proof for Private-Practice Candidates
If applying under Option (a) (advocate/law firm route), CCIL mandates submission of the following along with the application:
- A copy of the Bar Council Registration/Enrollment Certificate; and
- One of the following:
- A certificate from the Bar Association where the candidate is a member; or
- A certificate issued by the Presiding Officer of a Court before which the candidate has practised for the requisite period.
These documents serve as proof of active practice and the duration of experience claimed
How to Apply and Last Date
- Application Format: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (as per the official notification).
- Submission Address:
HOD (HR), Cement Corporation of India Limited
Post Box No.: 3061, Lodhi Road Post Office,
New Delhi – 110003 - Last Date for Submission: 15 September 2026
- Mode of Submission: Applications are to be sent by ordinary post in a cover super-scribed:
“Application for the post of ” (fill in the post name).
Candidates should ensure the cover clearly mentions the post to avoid processing delays.
What Candidates Should Prepare
To strengthen an application for this Officer (Legal) role, candidates should:
- Align their experience narrative with PSU/CPSE-style legal work: contracts, tenders, compliance, litigation, and advisory.
- Highlight exposure to public procurement, service rules, and government correspondence, if available.
- Maintain clear, chronological proof of enrolment and practice (for Option (a)) or service certificates (for Option (b)).
- Tailor the prescribed application form to reflect drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution outcomes, not just duties.
Given the single vacancy and the CPSE context, competition is likely to be significant; precision in documentation and relevance of experience will be key differentiators.
Where to Find the Official Notification
The job update page provides a direct link labeled “To Access Official Notification, click here.” ][https://www.cciltd.in/UserFiles/files/Approved%20-%20draft%20advertisement%20-%20CO-03-2026(2).pdf} Candidates must refer to the official notification for exact experience duration, pay scale, selection process (e.g., interview/written test), reservation policy, and any additional eligibility conditions.
