Overview
The Directorate of Enforcement, under the Ministry of Finance, is recruiting talented legal professionals to strengthen its legal team. This is a great opportunity for law graduates with litigation experience to work with a prestigious government organization and contribute to enforcement activities across India.
📋 Organization Details
Recruiting Organization: Directorate of Enforcement, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India
Official Website: enforcementdirectorate.gov.in
💼 Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 75 Posts |
| Position | Legal Consultants |
| Job Type | Contractual (3-5 years) |
| Application Mode | Offline Only |
| Work Location | All India |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 09 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 30 December 2025 |
| Interview Notification | Via registered email ID |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
To apply for this position, you must have:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a National Law School or recognized university
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience at the Bar or Court
- Experience should be in Criminal Law and/or Fiscal Law (Customs, Excise, Income Tax)
- Experience certificate from the Bar Association is mandatory
Additional Qualification (Preferred):
- Master of Laws (LLM) degree may be given additional consideration during selection
💰 Salary & Compensation
- Monthly Consolidated Fee: ₹80,000 per month
- Annual Increment: Up to 10% based on annual performance appraisal
- Tenure: 3 years (renewable yearly for up to 5 years total based on performance and organizational needs)
⏳ Age Limit
Maximum Age: 35 years as on the last date of application (30 December 2025)
🎯 Selection Process
The selection is straightforward and merit-based:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are screened based on qualifications and experience
- Individual Interview: Shortlisted candidates will receive interview invitations on their registered email ID
- Offer Letter: Selected candidates will be offered employment with a formal contract
📑 How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to submit your application:
- Prepare your application using the Pro-forma-A provided in the official notification
- Attach supporting documents including:
- Educational qualification certificates (LLB degree)
- Experience certificates from Bar Association
- Any additional qualifications (LLM, etc.)
- ID proof and other relevant documents
- Combine all documents into a single PDF file
- Send your application to: [email protected]
- Subject line: “Application for Legal Consultant Post”
- Deadline: Submit within 21 days from the publication date (by 30 December 2025)
Important: Incomplete applications or those not matching the Pro-forma-A format will be rejected automatically.
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Make sure you have these documents ready before applying:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) certificate
- Experience certificate from Bar Association (minimum 3 years)
- Certificate showing criminal/fiscal law experience
- Educational qualification documents (Mark sheets, degree certificate)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID)
- Contact details and communication address
- Any additional qualifications (LLM degree, etc.)
📘 Important Information
Contract Terms & Conditions:
- Engagement Period: 3 years, renewable annually up to a maximum of 5 years
- Performance Review: Renewal depends on annual performance appraisal
- Confidentiality: All Legal Consultants must sign a confidentiality agreement
- Breach Consequences: Contract breach may result in immediate termination and blacklisting for future positions
- Termination Notice: Either party can terminate the contract with one month’s notice
Duties & Responsibilities:
Legal Consultants will be expected to:
- Assist senior officers of the Directorate of Enforcement as assigned
- Appear and argue cases before the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange
- Represent cases at PMLA Appellate Tribunal and other courts
- Brief senior government advocates and panel advocates
- Provide expert legal guidance on criminal and fiscal matters
Vacancies May Change: The final number of vacancies may vary during the selection process based on organizational requirements.
📍 Official Links
- Official Notification (PDF): Download Here
- Official Website: enforcementdirectorate.gov.in
- Email for Application: [email protected]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I apply if I have less than 3 years of experience?
A: No, minimum 3 years of experience at Bar/Court is mandatory. Experience must be in Criminal and/or Fiscal Law.
Q: Is LLM required to apply?
A: No, LLM is not mandatory. Only Bachelor of Laws is required. However, LLM holders may receive additional weightage.
Q: What is the application process?
A: Applications must be submitted offline via email with all supporting documents in a single PDF file.
Q: How will the selection be conducted?
A: Selected candidates will be invited for an individual interview. Invitations will be sent via email.
Q: Can the contract be extended beyond 5 years?
A: No, the maximum tenure is 5 years. After that, the contract cannot be renewed.
Q: What if I miss the deadline?
A: Late applications will be rejected. Ensure you submit before 30 December 2025.
Q: Is the position permanent?
A: No, it is a contractual position for 3 years (renewable up to 5 years based on performance).
Last Updated: 12 December 2025
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