Contractual Legal and Administrative Positions

📋 Job Description

- Drafting, reviewing, and legal scrutiny of bills, rules, regulations, and by-laws for the State Information Commission.
- Coordinating with administrative departments such as General Administration, Law & Justice, and other ministries for legal and administrative matters.
- Managing court case records, preparing notes, and submitting them to senior officers for approval.
- Reviewing legal cases and preparing responses for RTI-related legal hearings.
- Performing legal and administrative duties as per the directives of the Commissioner and Additional Commissioner.
- Updating and maintaining the official website and online RTI portal, coordinating with technical teams to resolve issues.
- Ensuring compliance with RTI Act, 2005, and preparing annual reports by coordinating with all administrative departments.
- Conducting field visits to monitor compliance with RTI provisions and preparing progress reports.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- For Post 1 (Higher Grade Legal Officer): Must be a graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- For Post 2 & 3 (Lower Grade Legal Officer): Must be a graduate in any discipline with knowledge of computer operations.
- Must have relevant work experience in legal drafting, administrative coordination, or RTI-related matters.
- Must possess proficiency in Marathi and English languages.
- Must not have any pending disciplinary actions or adverse service records.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting of candidates based on educational qualifications and experience.
- Verification of documents and eligibility criteria.
- Personal interview for final selection.
- Contract appointment for a period of one year, extendable based on performance.

📊 Key Information

Organization	State Information Commission (Headquarters), Mumbai
Location / State	Maharashtra
Job Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience Required	- For Post 1: Minimum 5 years of experience in legal drafting, administrative coordination, or RTI-related matters. - For Post 2 & 3: Minimum 2 years of experience in legal or administrative roles.
Last Date to Apply	10 August 2026

📊 SIC Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Higher Grade Legal Officer (Group A - Gazetted)	1
Lower Grade Legal Officer (Group B - Gazetted) - Post 1	1
Lower Grade Legal Officer (Group B - Gazetted) - Post 2	1
Total	3

📁 Required Documents

- Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates from previous employers.
- Proof of age (birth certificate, SSC certificate, or equivalent).
- Caste certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- No-objection certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
- Proof of residence (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or utility bill).
- Undertaking stating no pending disciplinary actions.
- Service certificate from the current employer (if applicable).
- Proof of computer proficiency (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Higher Grade Legal Officer (Group A - Gazetted): 1 vacancy (Pay Level S-23: Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700).
Lower Grade Legal Officer (Group B - Gazetted) - Post 1: 1 vacancy (Pay Level S-20: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500).
Lower Grade Legal Officer (Group B - Gazetted) - Post 2: 1 vacancy (Pay Level S-20: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the key responsibilities of the Deputy Legal Officer (Group A) position in the State Information Commission?

A. The Deputy Legal Officer is responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with various administrative departments, maintaining records of court cases, preparing responses for legal hearings under RTI, and performing legal and administrative tasks as per the orders of the Commissioner or Secretary.

Q. What qualifications and experience are required for the Deputy Legal Officer (Group A) position?

A. The candidate must be a legal officer in the State Information Commission's Group A (Gazetted) cadre with a salary scale of S-23 (67700-208700).

Q. What are the duties of the Section Officer (Group B) position in the State Information Commission?

A. The Section Officer is responsible for coordinating with the technical team to resolve issues on the official website and online RTI portal, updating the record-keeping system, preparing compliance reports, and ensuring smooth functioning of the IT-related tasks.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Section Officer (Group B) position?

A. The candidate must be a Section Officer in the State Information Commission's Group B (Gazetted) cadre with a salary scale of S-20 (56100-177500) and have sufficient knowledge of handling computers.

Q. How will the contract appointment be processed for the advertised positions?

A. The contract appointment will be made as per the government resolution dated 10.06.2025, with the salary including dearness allowance as per the prevailing pay scale. The contract will be for a period of one year, and the appointee will receive a consolidated honorarium.