Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, invites online applications for the post of Deputy Manager (Legal) on a regular employment basis. Law graduates with Bar Council enrolment and the prescribed professional experience can apply online until 22 November 2026 (5:00 PM).About Goa Shipyard LimitedGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is a public sector undertaking engaged in defence shipbuilding, headquartered at Vasco da Gama, Goa. Established in 1957 as Estaleiros Navais de Goa, the shipyard initially undertook barge construction and repair activities. It subsequently developed into a defence shipbuilding enterprise involved in designing, constructing and repairing vessels for the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other customers. The company operates under the Ministry of Defence.Vacancies01 – Deputy Manager (Legal) (Unreserved Category).Eligibility CriteriaCandidates must possess a full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.), either through a three-year course or a five-year integrated course, from an institute or university recognised by the Bar Council of India.Desirable Qualification: LL.M. degree (full-time/part-time) or Diploma in Labour Laws, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Arbitration, Mediation or any other similar field.Bar Council Registration RequirementCandidates must possess a Sanad/Registration/Enrolment document issued by the relevant State Bar Council.Work ExperienceCandidates must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience in one or more of the following:A non-banking Public Sector Undertaking.Any Government department or organisation.Any reputed private organisation.Practice as an Advocate in a Law Firm, Advocate Office or Senior Counsel's Chamber.The relevant experience will be considered as on 30 September 2026.Candidates employed in Government/PSUs must possess 2 years of service in the immediate lower IDA pay scale of ₹40,000–3%–1,40,000 (E-1). For candidates in CDA pay scales, the corresponding immediate lower pay scale under GSL policy will apply, with two years of service in that scale.Essential Work Experience AreasHandling civil and contract laws (other than tax laws), labour matters, arbitration and court pleadings.Drafting and vetting contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), commercial and legal documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), bonds, undertakings, affidavits and similar documents.Desirable Experience: Experience in the shipbuilding or defence industry, or handling matters pertaining to these industries.Desired SkillsCandidates should possess good English drafting and communication skills along with proficiency in computers.Age LimitThe upper age limit for the post of Deputy Manager (Legal), as on 30 September 2026, is:UR/EWS: 33 years.OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 36 years.SC/ST: 38 years.The advertised vacancy is under the Unreserved category. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may apply against the UR vacancy, subject to fulfilling the applicable eligibility conditions, without relaxation in the prescribed criteria.Age relaxation for eligible Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Agniveer and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be governed by applicable Government of India guidelines. Internal candidates may receive additional age relaxation under GSL rules.Selection ProcessSelection for the post of Deputy Manager (Legal) will be conducted through Personal Interview only.Goa Shipyard Limited reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility criteria and determine screening or shortlisting criteria depending on the number of applications received.SalaryPost: Deputy Manager (Legal)Grade: E-2Pay Scale (IDA-2017): ₹50,000–3%–₹1,60,000Approximate Annual CTC: ₹16.62 lakhAdditional benefits, including Performance Related Pay, Accident Insurance Coverage, Contributory Medical Insurance Policy and welfare benefits, will be applicable as per company rules.Place of PostingGoa Shipyard Limited reserves the right to deploy selected candidates at any location or department according to organisational requirements.Application FeeApplication Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable).Fee Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates and internal candidates.Payment Mode: Online through SBI e-pay using debit card, credit card or net banking.How to Apply?Visit the official website of Goa Shipyard Limited at www.goashipyard.in.Navigate to Notice Board → Careers → GSL Careers and click on Apply Online.DIRECT APPLY LINK: [CLICK HERE]Select Deputy Manager (Legal) and complete the online application form.Upload the required scanned documents, including photograph, signature, SSC certificate, educational qualification documents, experience certificates, Aadhaar Card and applicable category certificate.Pay the prescribed application fee, where applicable, and download the payment receipt.Submit the completed online application and take two printouts of the system-generated application form.Send one signed/printed copy of the online application form along with the relevant supporting documents to General Manager (HR&A), HR&A Department, Goa Shipyard Limited, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa – 403802.The hard copy of the application and supporting documents must reach Goa Shipyard Limited on or before 2 December 2026.Candidates employed in Government, Quasi-Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must apply through the proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the selection stage, along with the prescribed pay-scale document.Important DatesLast Date to Apply Online: 22 November 2026 (5:00 PM).Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application: 2 December 2026.Official NotificationCandidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.[Click here to view Official Notification]