Engagement of Law Research Associates (LRA) in Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports
Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports Recruitment 2026: The Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports (ABMP), a quasi-judicial body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has released a circular for the recruitment of Law Research Associates (LRA). These positions are purely on a contractual assignment basis.
Vacancy Details for Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports Recruitment
The Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports intends to fill the following vacancies:
- Ahmedabad: 01 Post
- Mumbai: 02 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years as of the last date of application submission.
- Educational Qualification: * Graduate in Law (including Integrated Degree Courses) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
- The degree must be from a recognized University/Institute and approved by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates must have passed all examinations within the normal duration of the course.
- Technical Skills: Good knowledge of computer operations and common software like MS Office.
- Research Skills: Ability to retrieve information from legal search engines such as eSCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, and CaseMine.
- Experience (Desirable): Three years of judicial or legal work experience in the Supreme Court, High Courts, or various Tribunals/Courts is preferred.
Salary and Contract Terms
- Remuneration: A consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 65,000/-. No other allowances or perks are provided.
- Duration: Initially for one year, extendable year-by-year up to a total of three years based on performance and approval.
- Restrictions: While engaged as an LRA, candidates cannot practice as an Advocate or take up any other full-time or part-time employment.
Job Responsibilities
Law Research Associates will assist the Presiding Officer and Members of the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports in several ways:
- Reading case files and preparing case summaries, notes, and chronologies.
- Conducting legal research on facts and law for pending cases using printed and electronic resources.
- Assisting in the preparation, correction, and editing of judgments.
- Attending court proceedings and taking notes on counsel arguments.
- Verifying citations in final orders and maintaining organized case files.
Selection Process for Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports Recruitment
- Application Screening: Applications will be screened for eligibility and proper documentation.
- Viva Voce: Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Viva voce).
- No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
How to Apply for Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports Recruitment
- Mode of Application: Applications must be submitted online only. No applications will be accepted by post or email.
- Application Link: https://abmp.in/online-Vacancy
- Last Date: The deadline for submission is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, specifically by 17.00 hrs.
- Required Documents for Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports Recruitment: Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photo, signature, and digital copies of educational and experience certificates.