Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the role of Associates (Legal) on contractual basis in the Policy & Law Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC).
About the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes in the country.
Overview of MoEFCC Associates Reruitment
| Particulars | Details |
| Job Title | Associates (Legal) |
| No. of Vacancies | 22 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Deadline | 31st January 2025 |
| Salary | Rs.40,000 to 1,00,000 |
| Location | Delhi |
Eligibility
The qualifications, experience, and remuneration of Associates (Legal) are as under:
| Post Name | Qualifications and Experience | Remuneration |
| Associate (Legal) – A | Essential: 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. | Rs. 40,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – B | Essential: 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. | Rs. 50,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – C | Essential: 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. | Rs. 60,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – D | Essential: 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. | Rs. 70,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – E | Essential: 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. | Rs. 80,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – F | Essential: 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 peer reviewed law journal preferably in Environment related matters. | Rs. 90,000 PM |
| Associate (Legal) – G | Essential: 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 peer reviewed law journal preferably in Environment related matters. | Rs. 1,00,000 PM |
Important Eligibility Preference
- Candidates having scored 60% (Sixty Percent) and above marks/ CGPA equivalent in the LL.B Exam
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- Candidates having studied in full time LL.B Course
- Candidates having scored 60% (Sixty Percent) and above marks/ CGPA equivalent in the LL.M Exam.
- The maximum age limit for engagement of Associates (Legal) shall be 50 years
Engagement Duration
The initial tenure of engagement for a person as Associate (Legal) would be upto a period
of three years (1+1+1) subject to satisfactory performance.
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The maximum tenure of a person as Associate (Legal) would be up to five years and
continuation of the Legal (Associate) beyond three years for up to additional two years will be
considered on case to case basis, with the approval of competent authority.
Location
New Delhi
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