Legal Consultant Vacancy At Office Of The Custodian Of Enemy Property For India

The Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property for India is inviting applications for the post of Legal Consultant, on a contractual basis.
Location: Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
No. of Posts: 5
Remuneration:
• Retired Government Officials: Fixed per month as per DoPT guidelines (Last Pay Drawn minus Pension).
• Other Candidates: The remuneration is fixed at Rs. 42,000/- per month, which is equivalent to Pay Level 8 of the Central Government.
Educational Qualification: LL.B.
Experience:
A. For Retired Government Officials:
Retired Central / State Govt. or PSU employees at the level of Under Secretary or equivalent (Level 11 of Pay Matrix) who have worked in the Ministry of Law & Justice. the JAG Branch of the Armed Forces, or CAPFs handling legal matters.
B. For Other Candidates:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institute/university ranked within the top 100 by NIRF.
(ii) Advocate / Legal professional with 2+ years of experience in legal practice or the legal department of a reputable private firm / PSU. Specialization in property law, revenue law, and litigation is preferred.
(iii) Valid Membership with the Bar Council of India.
Desirable Skills:
(i) Post-Graduate Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Land Laws or related fields.
(ii) Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
(iii) Proficiency in Computer Operations (MS Office).
(iv) Knowledge of the regional language for the posting location.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 64 years for Retired Government Officials and 45 years for all other candidates.
How to Apply: Candidates may apply by filling out the prescribed application form attached to the notification.
Last Date to Apply: December 5, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.


