National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Invites Application for Legal Officer Recruitment 2026

📋 Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility

• Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
• Deputation Period: Ordinarily not exceeding three years.
• Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Eligibility Criteria

• Source: Officers of Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, PSUs, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-Government, autonomous bodies, or statutory organizations.
• Qualification (A): Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department OR with five years' regular service in Level-10 (₹56,100 - 1,77,500) in the pay matrix or equivalent.
• Qualification (B): Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Law of a recognized University or institution and six years experience in legal matters; OR Master's degree in Law of a recognized University or institution and five years experience in legal matters.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Applications must be forwarded through proper channel. The process is as follows:
• Application: Eligible and willing officers should submit their application in the prescribed format.
• Forwarding: Applications must be sent to the National Commission for Minorities through proper channel along with: Attested copies of ACR/APAR for the last five years. Vigilance Clearance. Integrity Certificate. Penalty statement for the last five years.
• Contact Details: Applicants are requested to invariably indicate their e-mail and mobile number in their application form.
• Timeline: Applications should reach the Commission within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Important Note: The appointment will be on deputation basis initially for a period of three years. Pay will be regulated as per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.10.2010 and subsequent amendments.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates and Cadre Controlling Authorities

• Application Mode: Applications must be forwarded through proper channel. Individual applications will not be accepted.
• Documents Verification: Forwarding authorities must attest/certify the copies of ACR/APAR and verify the correctness of particulars.
• Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Deputation Tenure: Deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
• Contact Details: Applicants must provide their e-mail and mobile number in the application form.
• Pay Regulation: Pay will be regulated as per DoP&T's O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.10.2010 and subsequent amendments.
• Check Official Sources: The vacancy circular is available on the NCM website (https://www.ncm.nic.in).
• Timely Submission: Ensure applications reach the Commission within the 60-day deadline from publication in Employment News.

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Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.