Engagement of Retired Government Officers as Consultants in the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, has released a vacancy circular inviting applications from retired government officers for the engagement of Consultants on a contractual basis. This opportunity is ideal for experienced officers seeking to continue contributing their expertise to the government sector.

Key Details of the Consultant Position:

Number of Positions: 3 Consultants (subject to variation based on departmental needs)
Contract Period: Initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and requirement
Location: Jaisalmer House, 26 Mansingh Road, New Delhi
Eligibility:
- Retired officers at the level of Section Officer/Sr. Accounts Officer or above.
- Officers must have worked in Level 8/10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC or in PB-III with Grade Pay 4800/5400 under the 6th CPC.
- Experience in areas such as Establishment Cadre Management, Vigilance, Pay Fixation, Pension, and Financial Matters is required.
- Proficiency in handling tasks electronically and computer literacy is essential.
Age Limit: Maximum age of 64 years as of the date of the circular.

Job Description:

Consultants will be engaged in various establishment and policy-related tasks. They are expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality, work efficiently, and adhere to assigned duties.

Additional Responsibilities:

Attend to tasks even during holidays or beyond regular working hours, if necessary.
Participate in official duties anywhere within India when required.
Ensure timely and quality completion of assigned projects.

Terms and Conditions:

Remuneration: Consultants will be compensated based on Department of Expenditure guidelines.
Working Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Consultants will be expected to mark attendance via the Aadhaar-enabled biometric system.
No additional benefits such as Provident Fund, Pension, or Medical Attendance will be provided.
The engagement is of a temporary nature and may be terminated with one month’s notice for various reasons, including unsatisfactory performance or if the need for a consultant ceases.

Application Process:

Eligible candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format within 10 days of the issuance of the circular. The application should be sent to: