The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is inviting applications for contractual engagement as Jr. Legal Assistant in New Delhi.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s in Law from a recognised University and/or Institute in India, duly recognised by the Bar Council of India
- Must be qualified to be registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961
- Minimum 5–7 years of post-qualification experience
- Experience with Government Departments/PSUs and/or High Courts/Supreme Court of India
- Experience in a Court of Law or expertise in legal matters, with sufficient experience handling court matters in a government department
- Experience in mining-related matters is preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Age: Not more than 40 years as on the closing date
Position details
- Provide legal support on matters before the Ministry
- Prepare para-wise comments on OAs, Writ Petitions, SLPs and PILs filed against the Ministry
- Scrutinise counter affidavits received from Counsel
- Maintain and monitor the list of pending court cases
- Assist and remain present in court during hearings
- Deal with court matters involving legal issues and recommend appropriate action
- Assist the Ministry on policy decisions and legal matters
- Perform other legal duties assigned by the Ministry
Job details
- Position: Jr. Legal Assistant
- Organisation: Ministry of Mines, Government of India
- Vacancies: 5
- Location: New Delhi
- Experience: 5–7 years PQE
- Engagement: Contractual
- Initial Tenure: 1 year
- Extension: Yearly basis up to 3 years, subject to performance and requirement
- Remuneration: ₹65,000 per month fixed
- Increment: 5% on extension of tenure, subject to certification/recommendation
- Leave: 8 days per calendar year
- Deadline: 25 September 2026
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit the prescribed application format along with copies of educational qualification and experience certificates to the Under Secretary (Establishment), Ministry of Mines, Room No. 4419, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.
Candidates must also email their application to rakesh.thapliyal83@nic.in and saurabh.kumar10@gov.in.
Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026.
