Lawcommissionofindia Consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Lawcommissionofindia for the post of Consultant. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer / Executive (Lawcommissionofindia) | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-09-2022 |
| Manager | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-07-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Lawcommissionofindia (Tender: | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Lawcommissionofindia (Tender: | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Lawcommissionofindia (Tender: | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Visit the official Ministry of Law and Justice or Law Commission of India portal to access the active recruitment notification and register via the One-Time Registration (OTR) module.
Complete the profile by entering personal, academic, and professional legal experience details, ensuring all entries match matriculation certificates and bar council registration records.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including LL.B./LL.M. degrees, experience certificates, age proof, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the transaction receipt.
Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the screening shortlist and call letters.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Lawcommissionofindia Consultant Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Academic & Experience Screening | Shortlisting / No Exam | Evaluation of LL.B./LL.M. academic merit, post-qualification legal research experience, publications in reputed journals, and draftsmanship skills. |
| Stage 2: Written Legal Aptitude Test | 100 Marks / 2 Hours | Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, Legislative Drafting principles, interpretation of statutes, and analysis of landmark Supreme Court judgments. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Defense of research proposal, oral communication, comprehension of complex socio-legal issues, and assessment of suitability for law reform projects. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of original academic transcripts, bar council enrollment, experience credentials, character antecedents, and basic physical fitness certification by a medical board. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Law Commission of India recruits Consultants (Legal/Research) equivalent to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 67,700. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (Delhi) at 30% (Rs. 20,310), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 7,200 + DA (Rs. 11,016 total TA), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,34,907. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic+DA (Rs. 10,358) and Professional Tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,23,000. This structure aligns with the latest Department of Expenditure guidelines, ensuring competitive compensation for legal experts. In the upcoming 8th CPC, these figures are projected to scale up, offering enhanced career progression and financial security for legal professionals.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the Law Commission of India strictly implements statutory reservation policies. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Lawcommissionofindia Consultant Rec
Candidates typically require a minimum of 3 to 7 years of active legal practice, judicial service, or academic research experience after obtaining their LL.B. degree.
Yes, selected consultants must sign a contract agreement for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance and Commission requirements, without a financial bond.
The merit list is prepared based on a weighted combination of the written test scores (if conducted) and the personal interview performance, without normalization.
Since the position is contractual, there is no formal probation; instead, a performance review is conducted at the end of the first six months.
All selected Consultants will be posted at the headquarters of the Law Commission of India in New Delhi.
Yes, the syllabus covers Public International Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, and contemporary legal reforms relevant to Indian jurisprudence.