Oil India Limited — Senior Officer (Legal/Land) Grade B: Eligibility, pay, exam dates, and how to apply
Table of Contents
- Post snapshot
- Eligibility
- Selection process
- Indicative syllabus and test pattern
- Key dates and fees
- Service terms
- How to apply
- Preparation tips
Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna PSU, is recruiting five Senior Officer (Legal/Land) at Grade B with a scale of ₹60,000–₹1,80,000, with online applications open through 26 September 2025 and a tentative CBT on 1 November 2025. Candidates need an LL.B. with at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA); upper age limits are 27 years (UR), 30 (OBC‑NCL), and 32 (SC) as on 26 September 2025.
Post snapshot
- Post: Senior Officer (Legal/Land)
- Code: LL‑15
- Vacancies: 05 (UR 03, OBC‑NCL 01, SC 01)
- Grade/Pay: Grade B, ₹60,000–₹1,80,000; approx. total emoluments at minimum ~₹1,20,000 per month with IDA, HRA/lease, medical, PF, gratuity, loans, insurance, etc. as per rules
- Posting: Primarily Duliajan, Assam; transferable across OIL’s areas/offices
Eligibility
- Essential education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) of minimum 3‑year duration with 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from UGC/statutory‑recognized institutions.
- Age (as on 26.09.2025): UR 27; OBC‑NCL 30; SC 32; PwBD and Ex‑servicemen relaxations per Govt. rules; internal OIL candidates up to 54 years overall ceiling.
- PwBD suitability: LV, HH, OL, OA, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, and MD involving these categories, as applicable.
- Experience: No minimum post‑qualification experience is mandated for LL‑15; freshers meeting the academic benchmark may apply.
Selection process
- Phase I: Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks, 90 minutes; qualifying thresholds typically 50% for UR/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD. Weightage in final merit: 85%.
- Phase II: Personal Interview (PI) — 15 marks; weightage in final merit: 15%; PI shortlist ratio around 1:5 from CBT.
- Final merit: Combined weighted CBT + PI scores; medical and document verification post‑selection.
Indicative syllabus and test pattern
- CBT structure commonly includes:
- Professional Knowledge (Law): Companies Act, Contract, Specific Relief, Civil/Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Arbitration & Conciliation, IBC, Property/Registration, Land acquisition/revenue, Environmental law, Labour/establishment, RTI, IT/Information security basics, PSU governance/compliance.
- Aptitude: English usage, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/DI, and General Awareness (energy/shipping/hydrocarbons, PSU sector updates).
- Negative marking policy, if any, follows the notification; prepare accordingly.
Key dates and fees
- Apply window: 26 August 2025 (15:00 hrs) to 26 September 2025 (23:59 hrs).
- CBT date (tentative): 01 November 2025; PI thereafter.
- Application fee: ₹500 + applicable taxes for General/OBC(NCL); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen.
Service terms
- Probation: 1 year.
- Bond: Minimum 3 years’ service from date of joining; bond to be executed accordingly.
- Career path: Legal advisory, contracts, land/legal due diligence, arbitration/litigation, and compliance across OIL assets and projects.
How to apply
- Submit online form within the dates; upload photo, signature, LL.B. marksheets/degree, category/PwBD/age proofs, and pay the fee, if applicable; retain application print.
- Admit card releases before CBT; communications via registered email/SMS.
Official Notification: https://g03.tcsion.com//per/g03/pub/726/EForms/image/ImageDocUpload/71161/1/7801338727.pdf
Preparation tips
- Prioritize core statutes tied to PSU energy operations (contracts, company, arbitration, IBC, land/revenue, environment) and maintain quick‑revision notes.
- Practice mixed MCQs to balance domain and aptitude; follow hydrocarbon sector and PSU policy developments for GA.
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