Job Opportunity: Legal Officer (Contractual) | National Institute of Technology Calicut

Organization:National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute is known for excellence in technical education, research, and innovation, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines. Location / Mode: Position / Vacancies: Position / Job Type: Eligibility: Preference: Age Limit: Remuneration:…

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Organization:
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute is known for excellence in technical education, research, and innovation, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines.

Location / Mode:

  • On-site
  • Calicut, Kerala

Position / Vacancies:

  • Legal Officer
  • Number of Posts: 01 (One)

Position / Job Type:

  • Contractual
  • Institutional Legal Role

Eligibility:

  • LL.B. or LL.M. from a reputed University/Institute recognized by the Bar Council of India
  • Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10
  • Registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience after LL.B. or 2 years’ experience after LL.M.
  • Experience in civil & criminal litigation, arbitration, RTI matters, service matters
  • Experience in drafting, interpretation of legal documents, and court/tribunal appearances
  • Proof of experience mandatory

Preference:

  • Experience dealing with legal matters of academic institutions
  • Experience in service matters or Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filings

Age Limit:

  • 40 Years

Remuneration:

  • ₹55,000/- to ₹60,000/- per month (consolidated)
  • Salary commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities (Based on Role Nature):

  • Handling institutional litigation (civil, criminal, arbitration)
  • Managing RTI and service-related legal matters
  • Drafting and vetting legal documents and agreements
  • Appearing before courts and tribunals
  • Advising the institute on legal compliance and regulatory matters

Last Date to Apply:

  • 17 February 2026

How to Apply:

  • Applicants must be citizens of India
  • Apply online through the official link by paying the requisite fee (as per Annexure-2)
  • Within five days from the closing date, email a copy of the submitted application form along with:
    (a) Detailed CV
    (b) Degree certificates & mark sheets
    (c) Experience certificates
    (d) Proof of date of birth
    (e) ID proof
    (f) Category certificate (if applicable)
    📩 Email: rectnf@nitc.ac.in