Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy at Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD)
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) has opened recruitment for a Young Professional (Legal) position. This is a time-bound, high-visibility opportunity for early-career lawyers interested in technology policy, digital governance, and language-tech initiatives under the Government of India’s Digital India programme.
Post Details
- Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal)
- Number of Posts: 01 (One)
- Mode of Application: Online only
- Last Date to Apply: 05 September 2026
About Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD)
The Digital India BHASHINI Division works under the broader Digital India umbrella and focuses on advancing India’s language-technology ecosystem. Its mandate typically includes:
- Promoting Indian language digital content and services.
- Supporting development and deployment of translation, speech, and NLP tools for Indian languages.
- Enabling government and private stakeholders to adopt BHASHINI-backed language solutions for public service delivery.
A legal professional in this setup is expected to support contractual, regulatory, and compliance aspects tied to technology projects, partnerships, and data-related initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Preferred (not mandatory but advantageous):
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.), or
- Relevant legal certifications (e.g., in technology law, data protection, intellectual property, contract management, or regulatory compliance).
Experience Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in areas such as:
- Legal advisory
- Contract management
- Legal research
- Regulatory compliance
- Drafting and review of contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents
This profile is clearly aimed at lawyers who have already worked in:
- Law firms (especially TMT/tech/data practices),
- In-house legal teams of tech or start-up companies,
- Legal roles in government/PSU/consulting projects, or
- Legal research organisations working on technology and policy.
Likely Roles and Responsibilities
While the official notification will specify exact duties, a Young Professional (Legal) in DIBD can reasonably expect to work on:
- Drafting, vetting, and negotiating contracts, MoUs, service agreements, and collaboration documents with:
- Technology vendors
- Research institutions
- Start-ups and industry partners
- Advising on regulatory compliance related to:
- Information technology laws
- Data protection and privacy frameworks
- Intellectual property (especially in language data, models, and tools)
- Conducting legal research on emerging issues in:
- AI and language technologies
- Digital public infrastructure
- Cross-border data and licensing issues
- Supporting policy inputs and documentation for language-tech initiatives under Digital India.
- Coordinating with technical, product, and programme teams to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are embedded in project design and execution.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the link provided in the official notice.
- Application Portal: Accessible via the “To apply online, click here” .
- Official Notification: Available via the “To Access Official Notification, click here” link on the same page.
- Last Date for Submission: 05.09.2026
Applicants should:
- Read the full official notification carefully (eligibility, age limit, fee if any, document list, selection process).
- Prepare scanned copies of:
- LL.B. degree and mark sheets
- LL.M./certificates (if any)
- Experience letters / appointment letters
- ID proof and category certificates (if applicable)
- Fill the online form accurately and submit before the deadline.
Selection Process (Expected Framework)
For Young Professional roles in government-linked divisions, the selection process typically involves:
- Shortlisting based on:
- Educational qualifications
- Relevance and quality of experience
- Alignment with the division’s work (tech/language/data law)
- Interview / competency assessment, possibly including:
- Questions on contract law, IT law, data protection, and IP
- Scenario-based tasks (e.g., drafting a clause, analysing a contractual risk)
- Final selection based on performance in interview and overall profile.
The exact process, weightages, and any written test component will be specified in the official notification.
Who Should Apply?
This role is particularly suitable for:
- Young lawyers (0–3 years post-LL.B.) with experience in:
- Technology, media, and telecom (TMT) law
- Data protection and privacy
- Intellectual property, especially in digital/content/tech contexts
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Lawyers interested in public policy, digital governance, and language technology.
- Professionals aiming to transition from private practice or in-house roles into government-linked, policy-oriented legal work.
Why This Role Matters
Working as a Young Professional (Legal) in DIBD offers:
- Exposure to large-scale digital public infrastructure and language-tech initiatives.
- Opportunity to shape contractual and compliance frameworks for government-backed tech projects.
- Experience at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy, which is highly valued for future roles in:
- Tech policy think tanks
- In-house counsel positions in tech companies
- Regulatory bodies and international organisations
- Advanced academic or research careers in technology law.
Practical Tips for Applicants
- Tailor your CV: Highlight:
- Specific contracts/MoUs you have drafted or reviewed
- Projects involving tech, data, IP, or regulatory work
- Any exposure to government, public sector, or policy-related assignments.
- Prepare for scenario questions: Be ready to discuss:
- Key clauses in tech/MoU contracts
- Basic principles of data protection and privacy
- IP issues in language data, translation tools, and AI models.
- Read the notification thoroughly: Pay attention to:
- Age limit and relaxation norms
- Reservation policy
- Required format for experience certificates
- Any declaration or undertaking formats.
Official Notification: https://negd-media.digitalindiacorporation.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JD-YP_DIBD-New08-Openings-3.pdf
