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Vacancy Details
- Advocates for High Court:
Qualification: Degree in law from a UGC recognized University, enrolment with concerned Bar Council, and 12 years of experience in Civil, Labour, Service or Tax matters in High Court. - Advocates for CAT:
Qualification: Degree in law from a UGC recognized University, enrolment with concerned Bar Council, and 10 years of experience in Service matters as practicing Advocate in Central Administrative Tribunal. - Advocates for District courts and other courts/tribunals:
Qualification: Degree in law from a UGC recognized University, enrolment with concerned Bar Council, and 7 years of experience in Civil, Labour, Service or Tax matters as practicing Advocate in District Court including other Courts and Tribunals.
Qualification Requirements
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed and shortlisted based on length of practice and specialization, office infrastructure and number of associates/assistants, and track record and integrity. Only shortlisted applicants who meet eligibility will be called for interaction; meeting eligibility does not guarantee a call.
- Interaction: Shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the SPMCIL website with date, time and venue; no individual intimation will be sent. SPMCIL may make confidential enquiries about an Advocate’s expertise and reputation, candidates must give written consent to the Corporation’s rates and terms, and the Competent Authority makes the final decision.
How to Apply
- Get the prescribed application format from the website of SPMCIL.
- Read the criteria, instructions and terms and conditions for empanelment before filling in the form.
- Attach the documents listed under Enclosures (degree, enrolment certificate, bar ID, judgments, office orders of empanelment etc.).
- If applying for more than one Court (High Court, CAT or District Court/Labour Court), send a separate application for each forum in a separate envelope, super-scribed with the relevant Court.
- Send the application form by speed post or registered post to the address of JGM (Legal) given in the notice.
- Ensure the application reaches within 21 days of the date the notice is published; any application received after 14-11-2026 will not be accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational and enrollment requirements to apply?
Applicants must have a degree in law from a UGC recognized University and be duly enrolled with the concerned Bar Council. These are listed as essential qualifications for all three posts.
How do I apply for empanelment as an Advocate with SPMCIL?
Get the prescribed application format from the SPMCIL website, fill it after reading the criteria and attach the required enclosures. Send the completed form by speed post or registered post to the JGM (Legal) address in New Delhi.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The application must reach the JGM (Legal) address by 14-11-2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
What is the selection process for empanelment?
Selection has two stages: shortlisting of applications based on practice length, specialization, infrastructure and track record, followed by an interaction before the interaction/empanelment Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be called and the Competent Authority makes the final decision.
What are the pay/fee details for panel Advocates?
Advocates will be paid fees as per the fee schedule in Office Memorandum No. J-12011/6/2025-Judicial/E. 158060 dated 05-02-2026 issued by the Government of India; no retainer fee will be paid. The notice follows that Memorandum’s revised schedule for effective and non-effective hearings.
