Young Professional (Legal)

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for a contractual legal position under Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), a joint venture of the Government of India and Uttar Pradesh.
- Role involves handling legal cases, drafting contracts, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing RTI-related matters.
- Position is based at NMRC HQ, Noida, with potential posting across NMRC offices in India.
- Contractual engagement for a maximum of 3 years, extendable based on performance and organizational needs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Indian nationality required.
- Maximum age limit: 35 years as of the closing date (14th August 2026).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates (applicable only for reserved posts).
- Essential qualification: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year integrated course) from a recognized university/institute.
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification work experience in legal disciplines, including handling legal cases, drafting contracts, statutory compliance, and RTI matters.
- Experience in government sector is preferred.
- Self-practice as an advocate is not considered; only experience with government bodies, law firms, professional firms, LLPs, or reputed private companies is valid.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility criteria and experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interaction/interview by the Selection Committee.
- Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.
- Medical fitness and police verification are mandatory before joining.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Location / State	Uttar Pradesh
Job Location	Noida, Uttar Pradesh (with potential postings across India).
Category Eligibility	General, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS (as per government norms).
Experience Required	4 years or above in legal disciplines (government sector experience preferred).
Last Date to Apply	14 August 2026

📊 NMRC Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Young Professional (Legal)	1
Total	1

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (Annexure-A format).
- Copies of educational certificates (Class X, XII, Graduation, Post-Graduation, etc.).
- Offer letters, appointment orders, increment orders, promotion orders.
- Service certificates/experience certificates for all employment.
- Pay slips of the last 3 months.
- NOC, D&AR, and Vigilance clearance (mandatory for permanent government employees).
- Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Any other relevant documents.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1 (Unreserved - UR).
Reservation categories: Not applicable (only UR post).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the duration of the contract for the Young Professional (Legal) position?

A. The initial contract duration is one year, extendable by one year at a time for a maximum of two additional years, totaling a maximum of three years. The contract tenure automatically ceases after three years unless extended by NMRC management.

Q. What is the remuneration for the Young Professional (Legal) position?

A. The consolidated and fixed remuneration is INR 50,000 per month, inclusive of all benefits and allowances. No other benefits or allowances will be paid separately.

Q. Is there any provision for annual increments in the remuneration?

A. Yes, there is a provision for a 5% annual increment on the consolidated pay.

Q. What are the leave entitlements for the Young Professional (Legal)?

A. The Young Professional is entitled to 1.5 days of casual leave per month, along with 2 restricted holidays. Leaves accrue in advance, with 9 leaves credited in January and 9 in July of each calendar year.

Q. What happens if a selected candidate fails to join within the stipulated period?

A. If the candidate fails to join within 15 days of the offer of engagement (or an approved extended period), the offer of engagement will be automatically withdrawn.