Standing Counsel/ Panel Counsel(s) Vacancy in UGC

University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi invites online applications for empanelment of Advocates as Standing Counsel(s) and Panel Counsel(s) to represent UGC before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India/High Courts/other judicial bodies across the country for a tenure of three years.

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Essential qualification:

Standing Counsel: In order to be eligible for appointment as Standing Counsel, a person Should:

I. Be enrolled/ registered as an advocate with the Supreme Court/ High Court

II. Have a minimum experience of ten years of handling Civil/ Criminal/Service matter cases. Preference will be given to the counsels who have dealt earlier with matters pertaining to academic/education institutions and statutory bodies.

Panel Counsel: In order to be eligible for appointment as panel counsel, the person should:

I. Be enrolled/ registered as an advocate with the Supreme Court/High Court.

II. Have a minimum relevant experience of five years of handling Civil/ Criminal/Service matter cases. Preference will be given to the counsels who have dealt earlier with matters pertaining to academic/education institutions and statutory bodies.

How to apply: The Interested Counsels/ Law companies/ firms which are desirous to be considered for empanelment and have adequate experience in dealing with legal matters pertaining to academics/ education/ autonomous bodies may apply online by assessing the link i.e. www.ugc.ac.in/jobs within three weeks from the date of uploading of the advertisement on the UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in.

Last date to apply: 21st June 2022

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