Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, GOI.
It is responsible for enforcing key economic legislation, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). It is headquartered at A-Block, Pravartan Bhavan, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi – 110011.
About the Position
UPSC is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Legal Advisor (Vacancy No. 26060645213) in the Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The post is permanent, classified as General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, with a probation period of one year. Headquarters: Directorate of Enforcement, New Delhi, with All India Service Liability.
Vacancies & Reservation
Total Vacancies: 12 (UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-1, ST-01). One vacancy is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).
Pay Scale
Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Age Limit
40 years for UR/EWS; 43 for OBC; 45 years for SC/ST. Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Essential Qualifications
Degree in law from a recognised university or institute; And Three years of experience as an advocate at the bar, dealing with criminal laws or fiscal laws
OR
Master’s degree in law from a recognised university or institute and one year of experience as an advocate at the bar dealing with criminal laws or fiscal laws.
Duties
- To advise on all matters referred by the various ministries/departments of the Government of India.
- To look after government litigation work.
- To appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government wherever required and
- To perform administrative and other works as may be assigned.
Last Date to Apply
3 July 2026
How to Apply?
Apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal via the link: https://upsconline.gov.in/upsc/OTRP/
Official Notification: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo-06-2026-Engl-120626.pdf
