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DA&FW Young Professional (Legal) Recruitment 2026

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Domain: Law & Judiciary
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Detailed Notification

Posted: 5 days ago

Posts: 2

Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)

Closes: 13 Nov 2026

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Job Details

Engagement of two Young Professionals (Legal) to assist DA&FW in litigation management and legal support. Duties include: maintaining a record of all pending cases and ensuring timely action; coordinating with Government counsels and the Department of Legal Affairs; legal vetting; drafting replies to legal notices, affidavits and court submissions; conducting training sessions for officials on legal procedures; maintaining a repository of litigation records and court orders; monitoring compliance with court orders; reviewing litigation trends and providing feedback to policy divisions; submitting monthly status reports; and other tasks assigned by the Department. Engagement is purely contractual at the level of Young Professional, initially for one year and extendable up to three years based on performance; not treated as DA&FW staff/official.

Level:
central
State:
Delhi
Cities:
New Delhi
Other Information:
  • Official address: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi

Job Summary

DA&FW invites applications for two contractual Young Professional (Legal) positions to support litigation and legal functions at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Pay is Rs. 60,000 per month. Apply by email in the prescribed format within 30 days from the date of uploading of the circular.

Important Dates

  1. Circular dated

  2. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applicationsNextEstimated

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.Required
Master's in Law (LLM) from a recognized University (desirable).Optional

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years
PreferenceMinimum 2 years of post‑qualification experience in litigation matters is preferred.
Internship clauseAny internship undertaken as part of studies will not be treated as work experience.

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 35 years
Upper ageUp to 35 years on the date of issue of this circular.
RelaxationAge relaxation may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications/experience with approval of the competent authority.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Engagement naturePurely contractual; Young Professionals will have the legal status of a consultant and will not be treated as DA&FW staff/officials.
ConsentCandidates recommended for final appointment must provide written consent to the terms of engagement.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 2

1. Young Professional (Legal)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential: LLB from a recognized University.
  • Desirable: LLM from a recognized University.
  • Experience: Post‑qualification litigation experience preferred; internships not counted.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 35 years as on the date of issue of the circular (14.10.2026).
  • Relaxation: May be considered for exceptional candidates with approval of competent authority.

Salary Details

> Gross Salary: ₹60,000 Monthly

Other Information

  • Remuneration terms: Fixed consolidated remuneration; no other monetary benefits or facilities will be admissible.

How to Apply

1. Submission mode:
Send the duly filled prescribed application proforma (Annexure) strictly by email to solegal-agri@gov.in.
2. Deadline:
Applications must reach within 30 days from the date of uploading of this vacancy circular.

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny:
Applications will be scrutinized based on prescribed parameters.
2. Evaluation:
Candidates will be assessed out of 100 marks—Educational Qualification up to 50 marks; Experience in handling court cases up to 50 marks.
3. Education marks breakup:
Graduate (LLB): 30 marks; Post Graduate (LLM): 40 (additional 10 marks); PhD: 50 (additional 10 marks).
4. Shortlisting:
Based on the score, up to 5 candidates may be shortlisted; the two highest‑ranked candidates may be called first for document verification and, if in order, may be selected; otherwise the next candidate may be approached.

Document Requirements

1. Police verification:
Police verification report from the concerned police station before engagement.
2. Medical fitness:
Medical‑cum‑fitness certificate from an authorized Medical Practitioner before engagement.
3. Credentials:
Documents supporting educational qualifications and experience for verification.
4. Consent:
Written consent to the terms of engagement is required from selected candidates.

Important Instructions

1. Disqualification:
Canvassing of any kind will be a disqualification.
2. No right to employment:
Engagement will not confer any claim or right for subsequent employment with DA&FW or any other Government Department.
3. Confidentiality:
Young Professionals must not disclose any information/data obtained during engagement to unauthorized persons.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Canvassing:
Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.

Contact Details

Address: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi

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