Panel Advocate Vacancy at State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra, Pune
The State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune, has invited applications for 2 posts of Panel Advocate for the Supreme Court, Delhi. The panel advocates will appear in election-related cases filed in the Supreme Court and in cases authorised by the Authority or authorised election officers. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Panel Advocate (Supreme Court, Delhi) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Nature of Engagement | Panel (empanelment) |
| Location | Supreme Court, New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post, by email, or in person) |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a degree in law from a recognised university and be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra or the Bar Council of India. They must have at least 10 years of advocacy experience before the Supreme Court, Delhi, or a High Court. Preference will be given to candidates holding a postgraduate degree in law or a doctorate and having maximum experience in election-related cases of cooperative societies.
How to Apply
Apply in the prescribed application form, available with the official advertisement. Submit the completed form, with photocopies of the law-degree passing certificate, degree certificate and marksheet, postgraduate degree certificate and marksheet if any, Bar Council enrolment certificate, a certificate from the Supreme Court or High Court Bar Association of 10 years’ practice, a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner, a list of cooperative election cases handled with available court orders, and the Bar Council sanad, by 16 November 2026 to the Secretary, State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune, Old Central Building, 6th Floor, 5 B.J. Road, Pune – 411001, during office hours. Applications may be sent by post to that address, by email to sceapune@gmail.com, or submitted in person during office hours. The application must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked for the appointment of advocates on the panel of the State Cooperative Election Authority, with a self-addressed envelope bearing Rs. 10 postage stamps enclosed. Candidates who applied before this advertisement must apply afresh, as earlier applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be selected by interview, on a date to be intimated later; no travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid. Selected panel advocates will be paid case-wise fees as fixed by the Authority from time to time, with no other financial benefit.
Role and Importance
The panel advocates will represent the State Cooperative Election Authority in election-related cases filed in the Supreme Court of India and in cases authorised by the Authority or authorised election officers.
Deadline Alert
The last date to apply is 16 November 2026 — 6 days remaining. Applications received after that date will not be considered.
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Official Link: https://scea.maharashtra.gov.in/Upload/PDF/SCI_Advocate_Advt.pdf
