The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for multiple permanent positions across central ministries.

For law graduates and legal professionals, this notification introduces two massive recruitment opportunities, offering a total of 30 permanent, Gazetted legal vacancies within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

UPSC Legal Vacancies 2026: Post-Wise Breakdown

Post Name	Department / Ministry	Total Vacancies	Category Breakup	Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Legal Officer	Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation	12	UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01 (Includes 1 PwBD seat)	Level-10 in the Pay Matrix
Company Prosecutor	Ministry of Corporate Affairs	18	UR-08, EWS-02, OBC-05, SC-02, ST-01 (Includes 1 PwBD seat)	Level-07 in the Pay Matrix

Eligibility Criteria & Experience

1. Legal Officer (DGCA)

• Educational Qualification: A recognized Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputable university.
• Experience Required: Minimum 03 years of experience in the field of active legal practice.
• Desirable Qualification: At least one year of practice dealing specifically with aviation matters (such as leasing of aircraft, aviation liability regimes, or the acquisition and merger of airlines).
• Age Limit (UR): Maximum 35 years. (Age is relaxable up to 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST, and an additional 10 years for PwBD).
• Core Duties: Drafting and proposing modifications to the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the Aircraft Rules, 1937; examining general civil aviation legal cases, vetting legal affidavits, filing court complaints, and processing provisions of International aviation law for adoption into Indian legislation.

2. Company Prosecutor (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) OR an Integrated Degree in Law from a recognized university or institution.
• Experience Required: Fresh law graduates are eligible to apply (no mandatory prior practice tenure is listed as an essential metric).
• Age Limit (UR): Maximum 30 years. (Age is relaxable up to 33 years for OBC, 35 years for SC/ST, and an additional 10 years for PwBD).
• Core Duties: Carrying out specialized prosecution work on behalf of the government against defaulting corporate entities across various courts and tribunals (such as the NCLT/NCLAT) nationwide.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting Criteria: In the event that a large volume of applications is received, UPSC reserves the right to restrict the candidate pool via a structured Recruitment Test (RT) or by elevating screening parameters based on higher qualifications/experience.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a final Personal Interview (weighted out of 100 marks). The category-wise minimum qualifying benchmarks for the interview stage are: UR-50, OBC-45, and SC/ST/PH-40 marks.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): ₹25/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil (Completely Exempted)

Important Dates (Advt. No. 07/2026)

• Online Application Link Activates: 27th June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17th July 2026 (till 18:00 hours)
• Crucial Date for Determining Eligibility: 17th July 2026

Important Links

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Apply Online
UPSC Official Website	Visit UPSC
JurisLink Whatsapp Group	Click Here

How to Apply for UPSC Legal Recruitment 2026

All applications must be submitted digitally via the Commission’s web portal.

1. Go to the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) platform: [https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/](https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/).
2. Create or log in to your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile to generate your unique Universal Registration Number (URN).
3. Select Advertisement No. 07/2026 and choose the specific post you are targeting—Legal Officer or Company Prosecutor.
4. Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) completely and clear the mandatory live photo capture module.
5. Upload self-attested PDF copies of your Matriculation certificate (as age proof), LL.B. degree transcripts, Bar Council enrollment, and experience letters (where applicable).
6. Complete the online fee payment of ₹25/- (if applicable) and submit your form before 6:00 PM on July 17, 2026. Print the final confirmation slip for your records.

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