About the Organization
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier constitutional body responsible for recruiting officers to various services and posts under the Government of India. Through Advertisement No. 08/2026, UPSC has invited online applications for several posts, including the post of Superintendent (Legal) in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity – Superintendent (Legal)
Organization / Department
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Legislative Department
- Ministry of Law and Justice
- Government of India
Number of Vacancies
- 01 Vacancy (Unreserved)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience
Candidates should satisfy any one of the following:
- Two years’ experience as an Officer of the State Judicial Service; or
- Two years’ experience in the Legal Department of a State; or
- Two years’ experience as a Central Government servant dealing with legal affairs; or
- Two years’ experience as an Advocate at the Bar.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Examining legislative proposals received from various Ministries and Departments for drafting Bills, Ordinances, President’s Acts, Regulations, etc.
- Scrutiny and vetting of statutory rules, orders, and other legal instruments.
- Supervising the Section and allocating work among staff members.
Mode of Work
- Full-Time
- Government Service
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Pay Scale
- Level-8 in the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 years (Unreserved category)
- Age relaxation applicable for eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Probation
- Two years.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Apply Online
Important Dates
- Online Applications Start: 11 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website
Important Notes
- Candidates should ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.
- Original documents and a printout of the online application will be required at the interview stage.
- The post is a Permanent General Central Service Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position.
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