CGHS Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Directorate
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Directorate, New Delhi, has invited applications for engagement of 2 Legal Consultants on contract — 1 retired Government officer (maximum age 63 years, pay as per the Department of Expenditure OM dated 9 December 2020) and 1 Young Professional (LL.B. with 5 years experience, maximum age 40 years, pay Rs. 50,000 per month). The advertisement is dated 3 November 2026 and gives no calendar last date; one month from publication works out to 3 December 2026. No application fee is mentioned. The main advertisement says one year tenure; an annexure template says three years — the one-year figure is operative.
- Total posts
- 2
- Last date
- 03 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–63 yrs
01Important dates
- Application Begin
- 03 Nov 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 03 Dec 2026
03Age limit
—–63years
Retired Government officer: maximum 63 years as on the last date of submission of application. Young Professional: maximum 40 years as on the last date of submission of application. No minimum age is stated for either post.
04How to apply for CGHS Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026
- 01Open the official CGHS notice PDF linked below and read it in full, including Annexures I to IV.
- 02Prepare your application in the prescribed format in Annexure-IV, with a copy of the PPO and supporting documents.
- 03Send it to the Under Secretary (CGHS), Room No. 301, R.K. Puram-13, CGHS Bhawan, New Delhi, so that it reaches within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement, that is by 3 December 2026.
- 04Keep a copy of the application and the proof of submission for your records.
Vacancy details
2 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Legal Consultant (Retired Government Officer)Retired Central Government servant at Under Secretary / Deputy Secretary level or equivalent, with experience in court cases and legal matters in the Government of India; LL.B. preferred; maximum age 63 years | 1 |
| Legal Consultant (Young Professional)LL.B. from a UGC-recognised University, or graduate in law through an integrated 5-year course, with minimum 5 years post-qualification relevant legal experience; maximum age 40 years | 1 |
Full details
CGHS Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 2 posts
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Directorate, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, has invited applications for engagement of two Legal Consultants on contract — one retired Government officer and one Young Professional. The advertisement is dated 3 November 2026. No advertisement number is printed in the notice.
The two posts
The retired Government officer post is for a retired Central Government servant at the level of Under Secretary or Deputy Secretary or equivalent, with relevant experience in handling court cases and legal matters in the Government of India, and an in-depth understanding of legal procedures, Government litigation and coordination with stakeholders. Preference is given to an LL.B. degree or equivalent legal qualification. The maximum age is 63 years as on the last date of application. Remuneration is as per the Department of Expenditure OM dated 9 December 2020 for retired employees — no rupee figure is stated in the notice.
The Young Professional post needs a law degree (LL.B.) from a UGC-recognised University with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification relevant work experience in the legal field, or a graduate in law through an integrated 5-year course from a UGC-recognised University with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification relevant experience. Excellent legal research, analysis, drafting and presentation skills are required. The maximum age is 40 years as on the last date of application. The pay is Rs. 50,000 per month. No minimum age is stated for either post.
Tenure — read the conflict
The main advertisement says the engagement is for one year initially, extendable further subject to satisfactory performance, requirement and applicable rules. Annexure-III of the same notice, a standard terms template, says the initial engagement shall ordinarily be for a period of three years. The one-year period in the main advertisement is the operative figure; the three-year figure in the template is flagged here so applicants are not misled. The engagement is purely contractual, with no right to regular appointment or continuation, 1.5 days leave per month, no TA/DA for joining and no medical facility.
Fee
No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.
Last date — computed
The notice gives no calendar last date. It says applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV), with a copy of the PPO and supporting documents, must reach the Under Secretary (CGHS), Room No. 301, R.K. Puram-13, CGHS Bhawan, New Delhi, within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement. The advertisement is dated 3 November 2026, so one month from publication is 3 December 2026. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying.
Important links
- Official Notification PDF — CGHS Legal Consultant, dated 3 November 2026Official site
- Central Government Health Scheme — Official WebsiteOfficial site
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CGHS Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026: FAQs
How many posts are there in CGHS Legal Consultant recruitment 2026?
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2 posts in total: 1 Legal Consultant (retired Government officer) and 1 Legal Consultant (Young Professional), both on contract at the CGHS Directorate, New Delhi.
What is the salary?
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Young Professional: Rs. 50,000 per month. Retired Government officer: remuneration as per the Department of Expenditure OM dated 9 December 2020 — no rupee figure is stated in the notice, so the two posts have different pay regimes and no single salary figure applies.
What is the age limit?
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Retired Government officer: maximum 63 years as on the last date of application. Young Professional: maximum 40 years as on the last date of application. No minimum age is stated for either post.
Who can apply?
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Retired officer: retired Central Government servant at Under Secretary or Deputy Secretary level or equivalent, with experience in court cases and legal matters in the Government of India; LL.B. preferred. Young Professional: LL.B. from a UGC-recognised University, or a graduate in law through an integrated 5-year course, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification relevant legal experience.
Is there an application fee?
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No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice.
What is the last date and how do I apply?
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3 December 2026, computed as one month from the advertisement date of 3 November 2026, because the notice says applications must reach within one month from the date of publication and gives no calendar date. Send the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV), with a copy of the PPO and supporting documents, to the Under Secretary (CGHS), Room No. 301, R.K. Puram-13, CGHS Bhawan, New Delhi.
How long is the engagement — one year or three years?
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The main advertisement says the engagement is for one year initially, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, requirement and applicable rules. Annexure-III, a standard terms template in the same notice, says three years. The one-year figure in the main advertisement is the operative one.
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