The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited applications for the engagement of Legal Consultants at the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Directorate, New Delhi, on a contractual basis. There are 2 vacancies, one for a retired Government officer and one for a Young Professional. Eligible candidates may apply within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement.About Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) was established on 1 July 1954 and operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Initially introduced in Delhi, the scheme provides healthcare services to serving and retired Central Government employees and their eligible family members. Its services include outpatient treatment, medicines, specialist consultations and hospitalisation through CGHS wellness centres and empanelled healthcare institutions across India.VacanciesTotal Vacancies: 2Legal Consultant (Retired Government Officer): 1 PostLegal Consultant (Young Professional): 1 PostEligibility Criteria1. Legal Consultant (Retired Government Officer)Must be a retired Central Government servant at the level of Under Secretary/Deputy Secretary or equivalent.Must have relevant experience in handling court cases/legal matters in the Government of India.Should possess an in-depth understanding of legal procedures, Government litigation and coordination with multiple stakeholders.Preference may be given to candidates possessing an LL.B. degree or equivalent legal qualification.2. Legal Consultant (Young Professional)LL.B. degree from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in the legal field; orGraduate in Law (5-year integrated course) from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.Candidates must possess excellent legal research, analysis, drafting and presentation skills.Age LimitLegal Consultant (Retired Government Officer): Maximum 63 years. The main advertisement specifies the last date of submission of applications as the age reference date, while Annexure-I mentions the date of application.Legal Consultant (Young Professional): Maximum 40 years as on the last date for receiving applications.Nature of WorkThe selected Legal Consultants will undertake the following responsibilities:Monitor and coordinate court cases pertaining to CGHS.Maintain a consolidated database of court cases and monitor their status.Track deadlines for filing replies, counter-affidavits, written submissions and compliance reports.Coordinate with Government Counsels, Legal Advisors and concerned officers for representation before courts and judicial/quasi-judicial forums.Facilitate legal opinions and approvals from competent authorities.Assist in examining and vetting legal drafts, replies, affidavits and briefs.Maintain records of important judgments, legal precedents and relevant CGHS rules and orders.Suggest improvements in case management and ensure timely compliance with judicial directions.SalaryLegal Consultant (Young Professional): ₹50,000 per month.Legal Consultant (Retired Government Officer): Remuneration will be regulated under the applicable Department of Expenditure instructions, including the Office Memorandum dated 09.12.2020, as amended.No allowances or benefits other than those admissible under applicable Government guidelines will be payable. Consultants will not be entitled to medical facilities or other service benefits available to regular Government employees.Tenure of EngagementThe main advertisement specifies an initial contractual tenure of one year, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, requirements and applicable rules.Annexure-III separately provides for an initial engagement ordinarily lasting three years, subject to annual performance review, with extensions of up to one year at a time and an ordinarily prescribed maximum continuous engagement of five years.The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption in the Ministry.Other Terms and ConditionsThe engagement will be on a full-time basis. Consultants cannot undertake other employment or assignments during the engagement.Consultants must observe the Ministry's normal working hours and may be required to work beyond those hours, including weekends and holidays.Leave will be admissible at the rate of 1.5 days per month.Performance will be assessed during the initial three months and reviewed periodically thereafter.Consultants must maintain confidentiality regarding official information and documents.Either party may terminate the engagement by giving 15 days' written notice, subject to the applicable terms.Place of PostingCGHS Directorate, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, R.K. Puram-13, CGHS Bhawan, New Delhi.How to Apply?Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format provided in Annexure-IV [Click here to download] of the official advertisement.Complete the application form with the required personal, educational and professional details.Attach a copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO), where applicable, and relevant supporting documents.Send the completed application to Under Secretary (CGHS), Room No. 301, R.K. Puram-13, CGHS Bhawan, New Delhi.Applications must reach the prescribed address within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement.Applicants should be in a position to join immediately or when called for duty.Last Date to ApplyWithin one month from the date of publication of the advertisement.Official NotificationCandidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.[Click here to download Official Notification]