01 At a glance

Recruiting body	IWAI
Job reference	01KZQQTNPHKB4BXD7QSNYB0E8A
Vacancies	1 posts
Qualification	Applicant having Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Location	IWAI, Head Office Noida
Employment	Full-time
Applications close	8 Sep 2026

About this post

Contractual Specialist (Legal) position responsible for IWAI litigation and legal-assistance work.

Qualification: Applicant having Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University.

Applicant should be retired Central/ State Government employees/ Retired PSU employees/Retired IIT employees/ at the Level 11 or above equivalent to Deputy Director or…

Individuals from Non-Government /Private /Consultancy Firms/ Multinational Organizations with minimum of 05 years of post-qualification experience and familiar with the procedure of the courts…

Officer/Individual having adequate experience of working in the Different Courts / Legal Firms for the last 05 years and familiar with the procedure of…

Competencies: In depth knowledge of legal systems & structures; strong understanding and experience in all aspects of relevant legal area; skilful with business management,…
Pay: For Central/State Government, retired PSU employees and retired IITians: last pay drawn minus pension plus entitled allowance. For Non-Government/Private/Consultancy Firms/Multinational Organisations: INR 70,000–90,000 per month. Retired IDA-scale employees re-engaged as Specialist are paid monthly remuneration at 50% of basic pay drawn where no pension is drawn, or last basic pay minus pension where pension is drawn. Transport allowance is up to Rs. 3600 per month.
Engagement duration: Purely contractual engagement, initially for one year, likely to be extended yearly on satisfactory performance.
Preference: Preference will be given to practicing lawyers having experience of handling legal matters with working knowledge of computer.
Experience relaxation: For a deserving candidate otherwise well qualified to handle legal matters, relaxation in experience may be considered subject to approval of the Competent Authority in IWAI.
Eligibility audience and re-employment status: Individuals from Non-Government/Private/Multinational Consultancy Firms or retired employees from Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs with the prescribed qualifications and experience are eligible; engagement is not considered re-employment.
Exclusive engagement: The engagement is on a fulltime basis unless specified, and another assignment cannot be taken during the IWAI engagement.
Working hours: Working hours are 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM at IWAI Head Office Noida, five days a week on working days, including a half-hour lunch break.
Attendance: A full-time Specialist must attend office on all working days and on holidays if required due to work exigencies.
Leave: Eligible for 18 days' leave in a calendar year on a pro-rata basis; absence beyond this is unpaid, unavailed leave cannot be carried forward, and leave beyond five days requires Wing Head approval.
Allowances: The Specialist (Legal) is not entitled to Dearness Allowance, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS, medical reimbursement or similar allowances.
TA/DA and official travel: No TA/DA is admissible for joining or completing the assignment, and foreign travel at Government expense is not allowed. Official travel may be required; tours outside IWAI Head Office, Noida attract TA/DA at rates admissible to an IWAI Level-10 official.
Termination: IWAI may terminate the contract for inability to address assigned work, unsatisfactory quality, failure to achieve milestones, the requirement of the Specialist according to work volume, or lack of honesty and integrity. The department may terminate with 30 days' notice in normal cases; conflict of interest or lack of integrity may result in immediate termination and legal action.
Confidentiality: The Specialist must not disclose specified IWAI information to a third party without Competent Authority approval; disclosure is treated as a violation of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and grounds for termination and other necessary action.
Conflict of interest: The Specialist should avoid conflicts of interest, disclose possible conflicts beforehand, and undertake assignments only within areas of expertise and capability.
Application mode: Registered Post / Speed Post

Important dates

Closing/last date for receipt of applicationSep 7, 2026

02 Vacancies

Total vacancies: 1 posts

A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.

03 Eligibility requirements

Education

Qualification	Applicant having Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Qualification	Applicant should be retired Central/ State Government employees/ Retired PSU employees/Retired IIT employees/ at the Level 11 or above equivalent to Deputy Director or above may be considered…
Qualification	Individuals from Non-Government /Private /Consultancy Firms/ Multinational Organizations with minimum of 05 years of post-qualification experience and familiar with the procedure of the courts would be considered.
Qualification	Officer/Individual having adequate experience of working in the Different Courts / Legal Firms for the last 05 years and familiar with the procedure of the courts would also…
Qualification	Competencies: In depth knowledge of legal systems & structures; strong understanding and experience in all aspects of relevant legal area; skilful with business management, leadership, and strategic legal…

Age and relaxation

Age and cutoff

Cutoff Sep 7, 2026; minimum 25; maximum 63 years

Experience and other rules

Status

Not specified in the current record

Pay and fees

Pay

For Central/State Government, retired PSU employees and retired IITians: last pay drawn minus pension plus entitled allowance. For Non-Government/Private/Consultancy Firms/Multinational Organisations: INR 70,000–90,000 per month. Retired IDA-scale employees re-engaged as Specialist are paid monthly remuneration at 50% of basic pay drawn where no pension is drawn, or last basic pay minus pension where pension is drawn. Transport allowance is up to Rs. 3600 per month.

Application fee

See the official notification

Selection process

Selection stagesSee the official notification

04 How to apply

Complete before8 Sep 2026

Application route1 official portal

Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.

Follow these steps in order

01
Application submission
Apply in the prescribed proforma, addressed to the Assistant Secretary (A&E), IWAI, A-13, Sector-1, Noida – 201301 (UP), through registered post/speed post.

Official application routes

Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.

Who should use it	Official URL printed in notification	Establishment ID
Candidates seeking further eligibility and ToR details	https://www.iwai.gov.in	—

Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.

Important official conditions

Condition

Engagement duration	Purely contractual engagement, initially for one year, likely to be extended yearly on satisfactory performance.
Preference	Preference will be given to practicing lawyers having experience of handling legal matters with working knowledge of computer.
Experience relaxation	For a deserving candidate otherwise well qualified to handle legal matters, relaxation in experience may be considered subject to approval of the Competent Authority in IWAI.
Eligibility audience and re-employment status	Individuals from Non-Government/Private/Multinational Consultancy Firms or retired employees from Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs with the prescribed qualifications and experience are eligible; engagement is not considered re-employment.
Exclusive engagement	The engagement is on a fulltime basis unless specified, and another assignment cannot be taken during the IWAI engagement.
Working hours	Working hours are 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM at IWAI Head Office Noida, five days a week on working days, including a half-hour lunch break.
Attendance	A full-time Specialist must attend office on all working days and on holidays if required due to work exigencies.
Leave	Eligible for 18 days' leave in a calendar year on a pro-rata basis; absence beyond this is unpaid, unavailed leave cannot be carried forward, and leave beyond five days requires Wing Head approval.
Allowances	The Specialist (Legal) is not entitled to Dearness Allowance, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS, medical reimbursement or similar allowances.
TA/DA and official travel	No TA/DA is admissible for joining or completing the assignment, and foreign travel at Government expense is not allowed. Official travel may be required; tours outside IWAI Head Office, Noida attract TA/DA at rates admissible to an IWAI Level-10 official.
Termination	IWAI may terminate the contract for inability to address assigned work, unsatisfactory quality, failure to achieve milestones, the requirement of the Specialist according to work volume, or lack of honesty and integrity. The department may terminate with 30 days' notice in normal cases; conflict of interest or lack of integrity may result in immediate termination and legal action.
Confidentiality	The Specialist must not disclose specified IWAI information to a third party without Competent Authority approval; disclosure is treated as a violation of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and grounds for termination and other necessary action.
Conflict of interest	The Specialist should avoid conflicts of interest, disclose possible conflicts beforehand, and undertake assignments only within areas of expertise and capability.