About the Organization
The Directorate of Enforcement functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is responsible for enforcing economic and fiscal laws, including the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018, and allied legislation across India.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity
Engagement on a short-term contractual basis
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a National Law School or a recognized university or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of practice at the Bar or Court
- Experience in Criminal Law and or Fiscal Law
- Experience certificate issued by the concerned Bar Association is mandatory
- Candidates holding an LLM degree may be given additional weightage
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Directorate of Enforcement in matters related to:
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 and related laws
- Legal research, drafting, and advisory support
- Court-related assistance and case handling
Mode of Work
Offline
Posting at various offices of the Directorate of Enforcement across India
Number of Posts
75 Legal Consultant positions
Salary / Remuneration
₹80,000 per month
Important Dates and Timelines
- Application Deadline: 30 December 2025
- Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the publication of the advertisement dated 9 December 2025 in Employment News or Rojgar Samachar
Application Process
Eligible candidates are required to send their application along with supporting documents via email.
Email ID for Application
ddlegal-ed@gov.in
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Engagement is purely on a contractual basis
- Applications received after the deadline may not be considered
- Candidates must ensure that all required documents are attached as per the official notification
