Legal Retainer / Advocate Recruitment 2026

- The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), under the National Health Mission (NHM) Jharkhand, invites applications for the position of Legal Retainer / Advocate on a case-to-case basis.
- The engagement is professional, need-based, and not permanent, with no fixed monthly salary. Professional fees are paid per case as per the Legal Department, Jharkhand fee structure.
- Legal Retainers will represent NHM Jharkhand in Hon'ble High Court of Jharkhand (Ranchi), District Courts, Tribunals, and other legal forums as assigned.
- The role involves drafting legal pleadings, providing legal opinions, monitoring cases, and coordinating with senior advocates or counsel as required.

- Must be enrolled with the Bar Council of India or the concerned State Bar Council and hold a valid Certificate of Practice (wherever applicable).
- Must have qualified the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) (wherever applicable).
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in handling litigation, preferably including matters related to Government Departments, Health Institutions, service matters, constitutional matters, civil/criminal cases, and public health.
- Preference will be given to advocates with demonstrable experience in healthcare, medical negligence, public health, or government litigation.
- Must have no conflict of interest with NHM Jharkhand and must furnish a declaration-cum-undertaking (Annexure-B).
- Must possess adequate professional infrastructure and capacity to handle assigned matters within timelines.

- Scrutiny: Applications are evaluated by a Screening/Evaluation Committee for eligibility.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on qualification, professional experience, litigation handled, and experience with Government/Health Institutions.
- Personal Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an in-person or online interview at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- Final Empanelment: Approval by the Competent Authority is required for final empanelment.

All

- Completed and signed Annexure-A application form (prescribed format).
- Valid Bar Council enrolment/registration certificate and Certificate of Practice (if applicable).
- Proof of AIBE qualification (wherever applicable).
- Details of significant cases handled, including copies of judgments/orders (if available).
- Proof of professional experience (e.g., previous empanelment with Government Departments/Institutions/PSUs).
- Professional address and contact details (self-attested).
- Declaration-cum-Undertaking (Annexure-B).
- Self-attested copies of all supporting documents (as listed in the notice).

• Summary: No application fee is explicitly mentioned in the official notification for the Legal Retainer / Advocate position under JRHMS/NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026.