NGT Legal Researcher Recruitment 2026: Contract Details, Eligibility, Salary & Application Process

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has invited applications for Legal Researcher (Contractual Engagement) for the year 2026. This opportunity is ideal for young law graduates interested in environmental law and judicial research.

Contract Overview

• Organisation: National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi
• Contract Type: Contractual Engagement Agreement
• Contract ID: NGT/PB/92/Admin/2014/114
• Post: Legal Researcher
• Start Date: February 2026
• End Date: May 2026
• Initial Duration: 3 Months (extendable based on performance and requirement)

The Competent Authority may extend, shorten, or terminate the contract at its discretion.

Contract Term & Extension

• Initial tenure of 3 months
• Extension possible based on:
  • Performance review
  • Administrative requirement
  • Decision of the Competent Authority
• Contract period may be reduced or extended as required

Termination Clause

The contract may be terminated:

• At any time without prior notice or reason
• If the Legal Researcher remains absent for more than 7 days without approval
• For non-compliance with duties or misconduct

Confidentiality Requirement

• All information accessed during the engagement must remain strictly confidential
• Information may only be used for official duties
• Breach of confidentiality may result in termination

Working Hours & Leave PolicyOffice Timing: 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM

• Lunch Break: 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
• Working Days: Monday to Saturday (except 2nd Saturday)
• Casual Leave: 1 leave per month (with prior permission)
• May be required to work:
  • On holidays
  • Beyond regular working hours (if required)

Remuneration / Salary

• Salary will be determined by the Competent Authority
• Based on:
  • Merit
  • Experience
  • Last drawn salary

The exact amount is not fixed and will vary depending on qualifications and background.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)
• Knowledge of:
  • Legal Research
  • Environmental Laws
  • Court Procedures
• Preference given to:
  • Postgraduate degree holders (LL.M.)
  • Candidates with prior legal research experience

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Duties & Responsibilities

The engaged Legal Researcher must:

• Perform tasks assigned by the Controlling Officer
• Work with skill, efficiency, and professionalism
• Maintain discipline and integrity
• Avoid engaging in private business or professional activities that conflict with government interests

Absence & Service Conditions

• Absence exceeding 7 days without approval may result in immediate termination
• Leave must be taken with prior permission
• Strict compliance with service conditions is mandatory

Right to Engagement

The NGT reserves the right to:

• Increase or decrease the number of positions
• Cancel the recruitment process at any stage
• Not engage any candidate even after application submission

Application Process: NGT Legal Researcher Recruitment 2026

• Applications must be submitted:
  • By Hand OR
  • By Post
• Addressed to:
  Registrar General
  National Green Tribunal
  Principal Bench, New Delhi

🗓 Last Date to Apply:

20 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

Applications received after 5:00 PM on 20/03/2026 will not be considered.