Central Railway Advocate Empanelment 2026

Key Information

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Applicants must possess an LL.B. degree from a recognized university and have a minimum of three years of practice as an Advocate. A valid and current enrolment certificate issued by the Bar Council is required. Applicants must submit the prescribed application form and supporting documents, including proof of qualifications, enrolment and experience. Preference may be given to advocates with higher qualifications in Law or related disciplines, relevant experience representing Railways, government departments or public sector undertakings, and appropriate office infrastructure.

Selection Process

Scrutiny of applications and supporting documents, assessment of professional experience and practice record, personal interview or interaction, and verification. Final empanelment is subject to approval by the competent authority.

How to Apply

Prepare the application in the prescribed format provided in Annexure I of the official notification. Attach self-attested copies of the LL.B. degree and other qualifications, valid Bar Council enrolment certificate, experience certificate endorsed by the Chairman of the concerned Bar Association, and reported or referred judgments in reputed legal journals or databases for cases handled individually during the preceding three years. Submit the complete application by email to lawsectiongm@cr.railnet.gov.in on or before 23 October 2026. Offline applications are not accepted. Refer to the official notification for all mandatory documents and instructions.