Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service)

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Verified from Official Notification · Updated 26 Sept 2026 · Official Source ↗

Organization
UPSC (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice)
Total Vacancies
8 Posts
Last Date to Apply
16-Oct-2026
Age Limit
40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC candidates; additional relaxation up to 10 years for eligible PwBD candidates
Application Fee
Rs. 25/- for Gen/OBC/EWS Male; Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD
Location
Delhi
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

Recruitment Status

1
Notification
25-Sep-2026
2
Admit Card
TBA
3
Result
TBA

✨ AI Summary

UPSC (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice) is inviting applications for 8 posts of Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) in Delhi. Candidates with Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent. In addition, the candi... can apply before 16-Oct-2026. The expected salary is Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Key Information

Organization
UPSC (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice)
Location
Delhi
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Total Vacancies
8 Posts
Experience Required
7 years in State Judicial Service, or 7 years in a superior legal department post of a State, or 7 years' experience in legal affairs as a Central Government servant, or 5 years' teaching/research experience in Law after a Master's Degree in Law, or the prescribed experience as a qualified legal practitioner.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Post NameNo. of Posts
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) - UR4 Posts
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) - OBC2 Posts
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) - SC1 Posts
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) - EWS1 Posts

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must satisfy one of the prescribed experience/qualification routes: (i) member of a State Judicial Service for at least 7 years; or (ii) held a superior post in the legal department of a State for at least 7 years; or (iii) Central Government servant with at least 7 years' experience in legal affairs; or (iv) Master's Degree in Law with at least 5 years' teaching or research experience in Law; or (v) qualified legal practitioner meeting the prescribed conditions and age requirement. Preference is given to candidates having experience in legislative drafting.

Selection Process

Shortlisting, Recruitment Test if conducted, followed by Interview. UPSC may shortlist candidates based on qualifications, desirable qualifications, relevant experience, higher qualifications or Recruitment Test. Final selection is subject to the prescribed interview suitability standards.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in on or before 16-10-2026 up to 06:00 PM.

Links & Application

Apply Online Official PDF

Important Dates

Start Date25-Sep-2026
Last Date16-Oct-2026
Pay Fee Last Date16-Oct-2026
Age Limits As On:16-Oct-2026

Application Fee

GEN/OBC/EWS Male candidates: Rs. 25/-. Female candidates of any community, SC/ST candidates and PwBD candidates: Nil.
Payment: Online via Visa/Master/RuPay Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or Internet Banking
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