DW BUREAU / CHANDIGARH

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced legal professionals to filling up of one post of OSD (Litigation) at the Secretariat level for the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities till September 30, 2024.In this regards applicants can obtain detailed information on the websites punjab.gov.in and welfare.punjab.gov.in at section News and Latest updates.

Providing information in this regard, Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the Punjab Government is recruiting for the post of OSD (Litigation) at the Secretariat level for the Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department and the Social Security, Women and Child Development Department. This appointment will provide an exceptional opportunity for experienced legal experts to contribute to the Department's vision of delivering justice and empowerment to the marginalized communities of Punjab.

Dr. Baljit Kaur further stated that the minimum educational qualification for applicants should be a graduate degree with an LLB in first division and they must have passed Punjabi at the matriculation level. She added that a fixed salary/retainership fee of Rs. 60,000 will be provided to the appointed candidate. The tenure for this post will initially be for two years, but it can be extended up to five years.

She also mentioned that the applicant should have three years of practicing experience in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, or three years of working experience in the Legal and Legislative Affairs Department, Punjab/Advocate General's Office, Punjab, or be a retired officer from the Punjab Judicial Service. The applicant's age should be between 35-62 years as on last date of receipt of applications.

Minister informed that the appointment on the post of OSD (Litigation) will be made by the Government on the recommendation of a committee. The committee will evaluate candidates based on parameter such as; percentage of marks in LLB, weightage to LLM, experience and drafting of reply to the writ petitions. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted according to these parameters.
(editor@dailyworld.in)