**Executive Summary**
This circular, issued by the Ministry of Mines on January 27th, 2026, announces the need for Legal Assistants on a contract basis. The initial contract period is one year, extendable up to three years based on performance. Applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2026, in the prescribed format to the Under Secretary (Establishment), Ministry of Mines, and via email.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Positions Available:**
* Legal Associates: 2 positions (Consolidated remuneration: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month)
* Sr. Legal Assistant: 1 position (Consolidated remuneration: Rs. 85,000/- per month)
* Jr. Legal Assistant: 2 positions (Consolidated remuneration: Rs. 65,000/- per month)
* **Application Process:**
* Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) with relevant documents.
* Applications should be sent to the Under Secretary (Establishment) at the address provided and emailed to rakesh.thapliyal83@nic.in and minal.s99@gov.in.
* The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2026.
* Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
* **Eligibility Criteria:**
* Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute in India, duly recognized by the Bar Council of India.
* Qualified to be registered as an advocate in the Bar Council of India.
* Minimum post-qualification experience as prescribed in Table 1:
*Jr. Legal Assistant: 5-7 years experience working with Govt. Departments/PSUs and/or High Courts / Supreme Court of India.
*Sr. Legal Assistant: Above 7 years' experience of working with Govt. Departments/PSUs and/or High Courts / Supreme Court of India.
*Legal Associates: Above 10 years' experience of working with Govt. Departments/PSUs and/or High Courts / Supreme Court of India.
* Experience in Court of Law or legal matters with experience working in government department handling court matters.
* Experience in dealing with matters related to Mining is preferred.
* Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of Computer applications.
* **Age Limit:** Not more than 45 years as of the closing date of the advertisement.
* **Engagement Terms:**
* Purely contractual basis, with no right to regularization.
* Initially for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance and need.
* 8 days of leave are allowed per calendar year on a pro-rata basis; no remuneration for absences beyond this limit.
* Subject to the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, and must maintain confidentiality.
* **Termination:** The Ministry may terminate the contract if the candidate is unable to address assigned work, the quality of work is unsatisfactory, or if there is a lack of honesty or integrity, or violation of the confidentiality clause.
* **Allowances:** No allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Residential Telephone, Transport Facility, etc.
* **Duties:** Tender legal support on the issues coming before the Ministry and perform the duties outlined in section 14 of Terms of Reference.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministries/Departments of Government of India**
* **Impact:** Awareness of the opportunity to engage Legal Assistants within the Ministry of Mines.
* **Action Required:** Information dissemination.
**NIC (Ministry of Mines)**
* **Impact:** Required to publish the circular on the Ministry's website.
* **Action Required:** Publish the circular.
**Department of Personnel and Training**
* **Impact:** Required to publish the circular (along with Terms of Reference) on the DoPT's website.
* **Action Required:** Publish the circular and ToR.
**Eligible Candidates**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to apply for the positions of Legal Associate, Sr. Legal Assistant, or Jr. Legal Assistant.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) with relevant documents before the deadline.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The primary entity responsible for the recruitment of Legal Assistants on a contract basis.
Legal Assistant: The position being advertised; includes roles of Legal Associate, Senior Legal Assistant, and Junior Legal Assistant.
Annexure-I: Terms of Reference for the Legal Assistant positions, including eligibility criteria, remuneration, and engagement conditions.
New Delhi: The location where the Ministry of Mines is located and where applications should be sent. Place of work for the positions.
No. A-12024/4/2020-ESTT.
% Government of India
Ministry of Mines
8888
GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi, Dated 27th January 2026
CIRCULAR
Ministry of Mines requires the services of Legal Assistants on contract basis initially
for a period of one year, extendable on a yearly basis for up to 3 years subject to appraisal of
the performance and on need basis. Summary of Legal Assistant’s position, Terms of
Reference and remuneration for the positions are as under:
S. N Name of Position Consolidated remuneration
(Rs. per month)
Legal Associates 1 ,00,000/- As per
Annexure-1
M
2 Sr. Legal Assistant 01 85, 000/.
Annexure-1
L=;mm
Jr. 02 65, 000/. As per
Annexure-1
2. Applications from eligible candidates, in the prescribed format as per Annexure-II
along with relevant documents, should reach the Under Secretary (Establishment), Ministry of
Mines, Room No. 4419, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi and also be
emailed to rakesh.thapliya183@nic.in and minal.s99@gov.in on or before 15.02.2026.
3. Applications received incomplete or after due date will not be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be intimated and called for interview.
4. The Ministry of Mines reserves the right to reject any application without assigning
any reason.
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Email- rakesh.thapli\’ai83'Ta-:n ic.in
To
1 All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
9 Through CPP Portal: Copy forwarded along with soft copy for publishing the circular
in the Ministry’s website to NIC, Ministry of Mines.
3 E-Office Portal of the Ministry.
4
Department of Personnel and Training, (Under Secretary(Coord.)) Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi with a request to publish this circular (along with ToR) on
DoPT’s website for wider circulation.Annexure-II
APPLICATION FORM (Last date to apply- 15.02.2026)
1. Applying for the post (Legal Associates/Sr. Legal Assistant/Jr. Legal Affix latest
Assistant) passport size
2. Name ……………………………………………………………… Photograph
duly pasted and
3. Father’s Name: ………………………………………………
self-attested.
4. Husband’s Name (wherever applicable):
5. Address: i) Correspondence …...................
iii. E-mail ID …………………………………………………
iv. Contact/Mob.….....
ii. Permanent …………………………………………………
6. Date of Birth (in Christian era ):
DD/MM/YY………………………….…………………..........................
7. Age on the closing date of advertisement: ...............................................
8. DETAILS OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (GRADUATION ONWARDS):
EXAMINATIO UNIVERSITY/ SUBJECT/ YEAR OF PERCENTAGE
N PASSED INSTITUTION DISCIPLINE PASSING OF MARKS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
9. DETAILS OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, if any:
EXAMINATION UNIVERSITY/ SUBJECT/ YEAR OF PERCENTAGE OF
PASSED INSTITUTION DISCIPLINE PASSING MARKS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
10. DETAILS OF EXPERIENCES:
S. No. Name of Organization/Dept. Post held Period of serviceFrom To
(Please attach a copy of certificate self-attested & a brief of Work handled till date):
Please state whether in light of details provided by you above, you meet the requirement of the post:
DECLARATION
I hereby undertake that the information given above is true and correct. I agree to the terms and
conditions for engagement as Legal Assistant in the Ministry of Mines
(Signature of candidate)
Place:
Date: