Ministry of Law & Justice Recruitment 2026 | Proof Reader Vacancies on Deputation/Absorption Basis – Apply by 15 July
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 12:18 pm
Ministry of Law & Justice Recruitment 2026 – Proof Reader Vacancies | Apply for Deputation/Absorption Posts
02 Vacancies | Legislative Department | Ministry of Law & Justice | Apply by 15 July 2026
Vacancy Circular No: F. No. A.35021/2/2025-Admn. I(LD)/E.3022891
Vacancy Circular Date: 29 April 2026
The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India has invited applications for filling up the posts of Proof Reader on Deputation/Absorption basis. Eligible officials from Central Government Offices and Government Presses may apply through the prescribed format before the closing date.
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About the Organization
The Legislative Department functions under the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India. The department is responsible for drafting legislation for the Central Government and providing legislative and legal support to various Ministries and Departments.
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Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Proof Reader
- Total Vacancies: 02 Posts
- Vacancy Distribution:
- 01 Post – Deputation Basis
- 01 Post – Deputation/Absorption Basis
- Group: Group ‘C’
- Category: General Central Service
- Nature: Non-Gazetted, Ministerial
- Mode of Recruitment: Deputation/Absorption Basis
Ministry: Ministry of Law & Justice
Location: New Delhi
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Important Dates
- Vacancy Circular Date: 29 April 2026
- Application Start Date: 16 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 July 2026
Pay Scale
- Level-5 in Pay Matrix
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants
Applications are invited from officials working in similar or equivalent grades on a regular basis in:
- Central Government Offices
- Government Presses
- Degree from a recognized University incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act.
- Degree from an institution deemed to be a University by the Central Government.
- Degree from a foreign University approved by the Central Government.
- Minimum 05 years experience of English printing work.
- Experience should be in the Ministry of Law & Justice, Central Government Press, State Government Press, any other Press, or a Newspaper Office.
- Candidates must qualify in a departmental test in English Proof Reading.
- Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 56 Years
- Age shall be calculated on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Period of Deputation
- The period of deputation including deputation in another ex-cadre post shall ordinarily not exceed 03 years.
Selection Process
- Application Screening
- Eligibility Verification
- Departmental Test in English Proof Reading
- APAR Assessment
- Vigilance Clearance Verification
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application Form (Annexure-I)
- Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae
- Attested Copies of APARs for Last 05 Years
- Integrity Certificate
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Cadre Clearance Certificate
- Statement of Major/Minor Penalties (if any)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Experience Certificates
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I).
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel.
- Submit the completed application before the closing date.
________________________________________Under Secretary to the Government of India
Legislative Department
Work Hall No. 24049, 4th Floor
Kartavya Bhawan 02
New Delhi – 110001
Important Instructions
- Departmental officers in the feeder category shall not be eligible for deputation.
- Deputationists shall not be eligible for appointment by promotion.
- Only applications received through proper channel will be considered.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- Officials under Central Government/Government of India Presses are only eligible for absorption.
- Selected candidates will be governed by Government of India deputation rules.
Quick Summary
- Organization: Ministry of Law & Justice
- Department: Legislative Department
- Post Name: Proof Reader
- Vacancies: 02
- Pay Level: Level-5
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
- Qualification: Degree
- Experience: 05 Years
- Maximum Age: 56 Years
- Application Mode: Offline
- Last Date: 15 July 2026
Important Links
- Official Website: Visit
- Vacancy Section: View
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Application Form: Annexure-I attached with Official Notification
Contact Details
- Designation: Under Secretary to the Government of India
- Email: admin1ld@nic.in
- Department: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice
- Website: https://www.legislative.gov.in
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 15 JULY 2026
Eligible officials possessing the prescribed educational qualifications and experience should submit their applications through proper channel on or before 15 July 2026. Applications received after the prescribed date will not be considered.
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Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to verify all details through the official notification before applying. Recruitment information is based on Vacancy Circular No. F. No. A.35021/2/2025-Admn. I(LD)/E.3022891 issued by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India.