Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Legal Consultant Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Legal Consultant (Part Time)

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Postgraduate316
Professional46
LLB25
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1 + Panel
Pay Scale
₹30,000/- per month (Negotiable)
Age Limit
Not above 62 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location
Kerala32Thiruvananthapuram10

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

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Starts

Sep 18, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 9, 2026

Application Window18 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date9 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

LL.M. with a minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Advisor/Consultant in a Government Department, Autonomous Body of State/Central Government, or PSU. Preference is given to individuals at or above the level of Under Secretary in the Central Government (or equivalent in the State) having experience in handling departmental court cases, drafting agreements, and dealing with CAT/High Court litigation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must not exceed 62 years of age reckoned as on 01.10.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Credentials Scrutiny

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Walk-in-Interview

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Selection will be based on scrutiny of qualifications, experience in government/autonomous legal advisory roles, and performance during the Walk-in-Interview held on 09.10.2026 at 11:00 AM (Reporting: 09:30 AM) at AMCHSS, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram. A panel of selected candidates will also be drawn.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Legal Advisory ExperienceScrutiny of LL.M. specialization, academic record, and minimum 3 years verifiable experience as Legal Advisor/Consultant in Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs.
Legal Drafting & Service Law KnowledgeAssessment of practical expertise in drafting affidavits, MoUs, agreements, departmental rules, reservation policies, and handling Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) / High Court litigation.
Personal Interview & Advisory PresentationEvaluation of legal acumen, communication skills, analytical rigor in addressing institutional disputes, and administrative liaison competence.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Professional legal advisory role at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum—an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The consultant operates directly with the Director and administrative division. Daily duties entail drafting affidavits, agreements, MoUs, service rules, vetting legal documents, formulating replies to statutory commissions, advising on reservation policies, and coordinating with Institute Standing Counsels appearing before CAT and constitutional courts. Requires physical attendance 2 to 3 days per week.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for a period of one (1) year on a part-time basis, with the notification explicitly stating that the engagement is likely to continue based on institutional necessity and performance review.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an external part-time consultant position, there is no departmental promotion hierarchy or permanent absorption into the Institute. However, serving as Legal Consultant to a premier Institute of National Importance confers significant professional distinction, authoritative advisory credentials in administrative law, and strong standing for senior quasi-judicial empanelments.
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  • In-person appearance mandatory: Selection is conducted solely via a Walk-in-Interview on 9th October 2026 at AMCHSS, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram; no online interview or advance postal submission is accepted.
  • Strict experience threshold: Candidates must possess an LL.M. degree with a verifiable minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Advisor/Consultant in a Government Department, Autonomous Body, or PSU.
  • Age limit adherence: Applicants must not exceed 62 years of age as of 1st October 2026.
  • Part-time physical presence required: Selected consultant must be prepared to attend the Institute in Thiruvananthapuram 2 to 3 days a week or as required by institutional exigencies.
  • Complete documentary proof: Failure to produce original degree certificates, bar council enrollment, and experience letters at registration will result in immediate disqualification.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 + Panel

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹30,000/- (negotiable). Selected candidate is required to attend the institute 2 to 3 days per week or as required.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹30,000/- (negotiable) for part-time engagement (2-3 days a week) on contract for one year (likely to continue).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify essential eligibility criteria (LL.M. + 3 years government/autonomous legal advisory experience).
  2. Prepare an updated detailed bio-data highlighting experience in drafting MoUs, affidavits, rules, legal vetting, and CAT/court cases.
  3. Gather original degree certificates (LL.B., LL.M.), bar council/experience certificates, government service discharge/retirement orders (if applicable), age proof, and self-attested copies of all documents.
  4. Report directly for the Walk-in-Interview on 9th October 2026 at 09:30 AM at the IV Floor, Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS), SCTIMST Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011.
  5. For official notifications, refer to www.sctimst.ac.in or email [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for attending the walk-in-interview.

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The Walk-in-Interview will be held on 9th October 2026 at 11:00 AM (reporting at 9:30 AM) at the IV Floor, Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS), SCTIMST Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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