MoEFCC Recruitment 2025 – Total - 22 Associate (Legal) Posts

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 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the hiring of 22 Associate (Legal) posts in its Policy and Law Division. The recruitment is on a contractual basis. Interested candidates can apply online.

Vacancy Details:

1 Associate (Legal) - A
No of posts: Not mentioned
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than one (1) year and upto two (2) years. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961. 

Desirable: (i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc. in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution. 

2 Associate (Legal) - B
No of posts: Not mentioned
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than two (2) years and upto three (3) years. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.

Desirable: (i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution.

3 Associate (Legal) - C

No of posts: Not mentioned
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than three (3) years and upto four (4) years. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961. 

Desirable: (i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution

4 Associate (Legal) - D
No of posts: Not mentioned
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than four (4) years and upto five (5) years. Or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than one (1) year. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961. 

Desirable: (i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution.

5 Associate (Legal) - E
No of posts: Not mentioned
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 80,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than five (5) years and upto six (6) years. Or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than two (2) years. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.

Desirable:(i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution.

6 Associate (Legal) - F

No of posts: 2
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 90,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than six (6) years and upto seven (7) years. Or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than three (3) years.Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.

Desirable:(i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution. 

(iii) at least one legal research paper published in a peerreviewed law journal preferably in Environment related matters.

7 Associate (Legal) - G
No of posts: 12
Age Limit: 50 years
Remuneration: Rs. 100,000/- per month

Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than seven (7) years. Or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India and having experience of more than four (4) years. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.

Desirable:(i) experience of handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board; 

(ii) possessing a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution. 

(iii) at least one legal research paper published in a peerreviewed law journal preferably in Environment related matters.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: Maximum age is 50 years.

Qualification:A degree in Law (LLB or LLM) from a recognized university.
Must be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council under The Advocates Act, 1961.
Experience in legal matters related to environment, forests, wildlife, etc. is highly desirable.

How To Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the MoEFCC Career website starting from 18th January 2025. Follow the steps below:

1. Scroll down to the Important Links section.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link.
3. Fill in your personal and educational details as required.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee based on your category.
6. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

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Important Dates:

• Starting date of online application: 18th January 2025
• Last date of online application: 31st January 2025

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