National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Legal Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIT Calicut website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIT Calicut Legal Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIT Calicut Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed University/Institute recognized by the Bar Council of India, OR
- Postgraduate Degree in Law (LLM) from a reputed University/Institute recognized by the Bar Council of India
- Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.5 (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying examination
- Must be registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience after completing Bachelor's Degree in Law, OR
- Minimum 2 years of experience after completing Master's Degree in Law
- The experience must include:
- • Handling civil and criminal litigation
- • Arbitration matters
- • Right to Information (RTI) applications and service-related matters
- • Drafting and interpreting legal documents
- • Appearing before courts and tribunals
- Applicants are required to submit proof of experience through experience certificates
- Preference: Candidates with at least 2 years experience in legal matters related to academic institutions and/or experience in service matters/Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filings will be preferred
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Less than 40 years as on the last date of application (17-02-2026)
- Age relaxation as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PwBD candidates
Salary & Remuneration
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist and report to the Assistant Registrar (Legal)
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor pending court cases
- Assist in discussions with Advocates and Legal Counsel for finalizing agreements
- Prepare and review Public Works Contracts (PWC), Writ Petitions, Appeals, Rejoinders, Show-Cause Replies, and Affidavits
- Draft, interpret, and vet legal documents including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other contracts
- Liaise with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) attorneys
- Handle Intellectual Property Rights filings including patents and copyrights
- Visit Tribunals, High Courts, and other courts as required to advise the Institute on legal matters
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Institute Authority
Application Fee
Payment Mode
- UPI Payment: 9400785524@SBI
- QR Code: Scan the QR code provided on the recruitment portal
- Note: Payment can be made through scanning QR code or UPI. After payment, enter the 12-digit transaction ID in the online application form
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Initial Screening: Based on educational qualifications, experience, and submitted documents
- Selection Committee Interview: Candidates matching the criteria will be called for an interview
- Skill Test: The selection committee may conduct skill tests or trade tests as deemed necessary
- Final Selection: Merit-based selection by the committee; decision is final and binding
- Document Verification: Original certificates must be produced during the selection process
How to Apply
- Visit the official NIT Calicut recruitment portal: https://recruit.nitc.ac.in
- Click on the Legal Officer (Post Code 01) notification link
- Fill the online application form completely with accurate information
- Upload the required documents as mentioned in the portal
- Pay the application fee as per your category (Rs. 500 or Rs. 1,000)
- Enter the transaction ID after completing payment
- Submit the online application
- After submitting the online application, email a copy of the submitted form along with supporting documents to [email protected] within 5 days from the closing date
- Take a printout of your application for future reference
Required Documents (For Email Submission)
After completing the online application, candidates must email the following documents to [email protected] within 5 days from the closing date (by 22-02-2026):
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diploma/Degree certificates and mark sheets of all qualifying examinations
- Experience certificates from all employers
- Testimonials from previous employers
- Proof of Date of Birth (Certificate/Marksheet)
- Government-issued Photo ID proof
- Bar Council of India registration certificate
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificate (if applicable) issued by the Competent Authority
Important Instructions
- Applicants must be citizens of India
- Incomplete or incorrectly filled applications will be rejected
- Non-payment or incorrect transaction ID will lead to automatic disqualification
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
- The crucial date for determining eligibility is the last date of application (17-02-2026)
- Candidates must bring original documents and government-issued photo ID during the selection process
- Candidates without original certificates and requisite experience will be disqualified
- Request for change of date for the selection process will not be entertained
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process
- The decision of the selection committee is final and binding
- Only certificates from Government/Government-recognized institutions will be accepted
- Due consideration will be given to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM candidates as per government rules
- No correspondence or interim inquiries will be entertained
- Canvassing via phone or any other form may lead to disqualification
- Selected candidates will be informed via email/mobile and are expected to join immediately
- The appointment is purely on contractual/temporary basis against the immediate needs of the Institute
- This position is not against any regular post; candidates have no claim for regularization
- NIT Calicut reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason
- NIT Calicut reserves the right to terminate any contractual appointment with appropriate 30-day notice period
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