Legal Consultant Vacancy, TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released an official vacancy circular inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Associate Consultant (Legal) on a contractual basis at its Headquarters in New Delhi. This engagement offers young legal professionals an opportunity to work closely with one of India’s most important regulatory bodies in the telecom and broadcasting sector.

About Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

TRAI is a statutory body established under the TRAI Act, 1997, with the mandate to:

• Regulate telecommunication services in India
• Protect the interests of service providers and consumers
• Promote orderly growth of the telecom sector
• Regulate broadcasting and cable services (since 2004)

Post Details: Associate Consultant (Legal)

Overview Table

Remuneration & Benefits

Note: No DA, HRA or other allowances are admissible.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Maximum 30 years as on the date of issue of the vacancy circular

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Regulatory Law or Communication Engineering
• Proficiency in legal research platforms such as SCC Online, Manupatra
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience (Desirable)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal matters
• Exposure to regulatory laws, court cases, telecom and broadcasting matters

Nature of Duties (Key Responsibilities)

The Associate Consultant (Legal) will assist TRAI in:

• Drafting and vetting regulations, tariff orders, and legal documents
• Preparing case briefs and assisting in litigation management
• Coordinating with Advocates, Senior Counsels and Advocate-on-Record
• Conducting comparative legal research on regulatory frameworks of other countries
• Maintaining court-wise and category-wise case databases
• Attending court proceedings (physical or virtual)
• Providing legal inputs using online legal databases
• Any other work assigned by senior officers

Contract Duration & Extension (Diagrammatic Flow)

Initial Engagement (1 Year)
        ↓
Annual Performance Review
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Extension (Up to 4 Years Maximum)

Leave Entitlement

• 1.5 days paid leave for each completed month
• Gazetted holidays applicable
• Unused leave lapses at the end of the contract
• Principle of “No Work, No Pay” applicable

Important Dates

Application Process

Eligible candidates must:

1. Apply online only through the official TRAI vacancy portal
2. Upload clear self-attested copies of required documents

Documents Required

1. Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate/Birth Certificate)
2. Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets
3. Experience Certificates (post-qualification only)
4. Any other relevant supporting documents

Applications submitted via email or post will not be accepted.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on eligibility
• Personal Interview / Interaction
• Overall performance, communication skills, and suitability will be assessed

TRAI reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.

Important Official Links

• Online Application Portal: https://vacancies.trai.gov.in
• Official Website: https://www.trai.gov.in