MoEFCC Recruitment 2025: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change invites applications for filling up twenty-two (22) posts of Associate (Legal) on a contractual basis in the Policy & Law Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC). The last date for submission of the application is 31.01.2025.
1. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- A
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 40,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification: 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 in handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity, wildlife,e, etc. in a Government of India or State Government Department/ Board;
(ii) Possess a diploma/certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized university/institution.
2. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- B
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 50,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification: 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 in handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity 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. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- C
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 60,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification: 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 in handling cases related to the environment, forests, biodiversity 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. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- D
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 40,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification:
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 in handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity 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. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- E
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 80,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification:
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 the environment, forests, biodiversity 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. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- F
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 90,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification:
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 in handling cases related to the environment, forests, biodiversity 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 peer-reviewed law journal preferably in environmental-related matters
7. Post Name: Associate (Legal)- G
- No of posts: Not specified.
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Salary: Rs. 100,000/- per month
- Essential Qualification: 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 the environment, forests, biodiversity 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 peer-reviewed law journal preferably in environmental matters.
Period of engagement
- The initial tenure of engagement for a person as Associate (Legal) would be up to three years (1+1+1) subject to satisfactory performance and contribution of the professional in the Division concerned being highly useful.
How to apply for MoEFCC Recruitment 2025, Associate (Legal) vacancy?
Eligible and willing candidates may submit their applications online at the link i.e. https://moefccrecruitment.nic.in/moef-legal-recruitment together with enclosures on or before 31/01/2025 (11:59 P.M.).
Those who wish to apply are advised to go through the MoEFCC Recruitment 2025, Associate (Legal) vacancy official notification.