National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Engagement Recruitment 2025 – Law Research Associates Required

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has released a notification for the engagement of Law Research Associates (LRAs) on a contractual basis in its Guwahati and Kolkata Benches. This is a rare platform for law graduates to immerse themselves in high-stakes corporate litigation, insolvency resolution, and cutting-edge legal research under the mentorship of Hon’ble NCLT Members.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in this role, read further to know about the important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, pay scale, selection process, and how to apply.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 18th July 2025
• Application Mode: Online Only
• Interview Date: To be notified later

Application Fees

There is no application fee required for applying to the Law Research Associate (LRA) position at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Vacancy Details

Sr. No.	Bench	Number of Vacancies	Post Name
1	Guwahati	1	Law Research Associate
2	Kolkata	1	Law Research Associate

Note: The engagement is purely contractual with no additional benefits.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in Law (LLB – 3 years or 5-year integrated course) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university/college.
• Candidates must have passed all exams within the course duration.
• Final-year law students (5th year of 5-year LLB or 3rd year of 3-year LLB) can apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before joining.
• LLM graduates are eligible if they have completed their degree within the last two years.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years (as of 18th July 2025).

Skills Required

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Expert navigation of digital jurisprudence tools—Manupatra’s Indian case law, SCC Online’s precedents, LexisNexis’ global statutes, Westlaw’s analytical frameworks—is non-negotiable.
• Knowledge of Company Law, IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), and corporate laws.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, legal research tools).

Disqualifications

• Candidates already engaged in another job/honorarium-based assignment are not eligible.
• Those with pending criminal cases or disciplinary proceedings before the Bar Council will be disqualified.

Pay Scale

• Monthly Remuneration: ₹60,000/- (fixed, no additional benefits).

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Written Examination (if required, based on the number of applicants).
2. Interview – Assessing knowledge of:
   • Companies Act, 2013
   • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
   • Legal research and analytical skills
   • General legal awareness

Note:

• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NCLT website or the online application portal.
2. Fill out the online application form with correct details.
3. Upload the following documents:
   • Updated CV
   • Passport-size photograph
   • Educational certificates (LLB/LLM mark sheets)

Important Note:

• No offline/postal/email applications will be accepted.
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Key Responsibilities of Law Research Associates (LRAs)

• Conduct legal research on corporate and insolvency laws.
• Assist in case analysis, drafting summaries, and preparing judgments.
• Attend court proceedings and note arguments.
• Verify legal citations and case references.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all legal matters.

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