RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF LEGAL OFFICER (ON CONTRACT) AT BIT MESRA

Advt. No. GO/RECTT/2026-27/2245                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Date: 08th September 2026

Last Date for application submission: 25th September 2026  

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1.

Name of the post

Legal Officer (on contract)

2.

Number of Posts

01

3.

Consolidated Salary

₹50,000 - 75,000/- per month (Negotiable)

4.

Age limit

Age not more than 40 years.

5.

Educational and other qualifications required

Essential Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in legal practice, legal administration, court matters, service matters, or compliance-related work in a Government Department, PSU, Autonomous Institution, University, or reputed organization.
  • Working knowledge of legal drafting, court procedures, and statutory compliances.

Desirable Qualification

  • Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.).
  • Experience in handling service matters, disciplinary proceedings, RTI matters, contracts, arbitration, and institutional litigation.
  • Familiarity with UGC, AICTE, labour laws, service rules, and higher education regulations.
  • Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

 Note: - Candidates who do not have adequate experience and competence will not be shortlisted or selected.

6.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in handling court cases, legal notices, writ petitions, and litigation involving the Institute.
  • Coordinate with advocates, legal counsels, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
  • Draft replies, affidavits, legal notices, petitions, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
  • Monitor compliance with court orders, statutory requirements, and legal obligations.
  • Maintain records of court cases, legal opinions, and compliance reports.
  • Assist in matters relating to service rules, disciplinary proceedings, contracts, and institutional policies.
  • Provide legal inputs on administrative and contractual matters.
  • Handle RTI-related legal issues and other compliance matters as assigned.
  • Perform any other legal and administrative duties assigned by the Competent Authority.

7.

Remarks 

General Conditions

  1. The appointment shall be governed by the UGC Regulations and the Norms of BIT Mesra.
  2. The Institute reserves the right to relax eligibility criteria in exceptional cases with the approval of the Competent Authority.
  3. Mere eligibility does not guarantee selection.
  4. Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification

        Additional Information and Instruction:

  1. Before applying, an applicant should read the complete advertisement carefully and ensure that he/she fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria of the post stated in the advertisement in all respects as on the last date for receipt of applications
  2. Applicants who are in employment with Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions shall route their applications through proper channel. An advance copy may be accepted for initial processing but final endorsement in the form of No-objection Certificate should be produced at the time of the interview.
  3. Please attach your latest CV.
  4. Applicants will be interviewed only after scrutiny of relevant documents. Eligibility of an applicant about qualification and experience shall be calculated/considered with reference to the last date of the receipt for application.
  5. The Institute reserves the right to screen and call only such applicants as are found prima-facie suitable for being considered by the Screening Committee. Thus, merely fulfilling the prescribed conditions will not automatically entitle one to be called for interview.
  6. The Institute reserves the right to rectify any discrepancy in this advertisement, if found later on. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of letter of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate in this regard.
  7. Any corrigendum/ addendum/errata in respect of the above advertisement shall be made available only at our Institute web site www.bitmesra.ac.in. Hence prospective applicants are advised to visit Birla Institute of Technology Mesra web site regularly for above purpose.
  8. The decision of Birla Institute of Technology in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance, rejection of the application, interview, verification of testimonials and selection will be final and binding on the applicants.
  9. The applicant will be responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found later that any information given in the application is incorrect / false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated.
  10. Interim correspondence will not be entertained or replied to. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from applicants regarding reason for not being called for interview/outcome of interview.
  11. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
  12. Any dispute will be subject to adjudication by Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction of Ranchi.
  13. The Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt of application(s) within the stipulated date due to any postal delay / loss of application / document sent in transit.

Application procedure:

  1. Applicants must send their scanned copy of CV, proof of payment, and Academic & Professional experience certificate and prescribed application form to “To The Registrar, BIT Mesra, Ranchi – 835215” or email to hr@bitmesra.ac.in on or before 25th September, 2026. The subject should beApplication for the Post of Legal Officer”.
  2. A nonrefundable application Fee of Rs. 1000/- + GST (Rs.180/-) is to be paid by each candidate. Payment may be made through the SBI online payment portal: on SBI COLLECT (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm).

 

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Registrar

Birla Institute of Technology

Mesra, Ranchi – 835215