EdCIL (India) Limited invites applications for the Young Professional (Legal) position under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
About EdCIL India Limited
EdCIL (India) Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The organisation provides consultancy, infrastructure development, and project management services across the education sector in India and internationally.
EdCIL plays a significant role in implementing large-scale national education initiatives through technical support, policy execution assistance, institutional capacity-building programmes, and ICT-enabled education infrastructure projects. It works closely with ministries, universities, regulatory bodies, and international partners to strengthen educational governance and programme delivery mechanisms.
Engagement with EdCIL provides early-career professionals exposure to policy implementation environments and administrative processes within central government institutions.
About the Opportunity
EdCIL India Limited is inviting online applications for engagement of Young Professionals on a contract basis to be deputed at the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
Among the notified vacancies, one position is available under the Legal category. The role is designed for young professionals interested in working at the intersection of education policy, governance frameworks, and regulatory implementation within the higher education ecosystem.
Selected candidates will support policy analysis, documentation, and programme execution activities aligned with national education initiatives handled by the Department of Higher Education.
Nature of Work Responsibilities and Exposure
The selected Young Professional (Legal) will assist in reviewing legal and regulatory matters relating to higher education governance and institutional frameworks. The role includes supporting documentation processes connected with scheme implementation and policy coordination.
Candidates may be required to contribute to preparation of policy briefs, analytical notes, and evaluation reports related to education-sector initiatives. Exposure to inter-ministerial coordination and programme rollout processes will provide insight into administrative functioning at the central government level.
The position may also involve assisting with legal interpretation relating to higher education regulations, drafting official correspondence, and supporting appraisal of government schemes and policy interventions.
Participation in such assignments enables candidates to develop practical understanding of public policy implementation and regulatory structures governing higher education institutions in India.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must possess a graduation or master’s degree in Law from a recognised institution.
Candidates should have obtained their degree from institutions falling within recognised national or international ranking categories, including:
Top 40 institutions in the NIRF Law Rankings
Institutions of Eminence recognised by Government of India
Top 200 NIRF-ranked universities or colleges
Top 200 globally ranked institutions under QS Rankings (2025)
Applicants should not be more than 32 years of age as on 31 December 2025.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Selected candidates will gain exposure to policy formulation support processes within the Department of Higher Education and contribute to implementation of national-level education initiatives.
The role offers opportunities to develop experience in scheme appraisal, regulatory interpretation, and institutional coordination across government agencies. Candidates will also strengthen report-writing ability, research methodology, and analytical documentation skills relevant to policy and governance careers.
Additional desirable competencies include background in research publications, impact assessment studies, data analytics, report drafting, field surveys, and familiarity with digital documentation tools such as MS Office applications.
Duration Mode Location and Stipend
Position: Young Professional (Legal)
Organisation: EdCIL India Limited
Department: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Mode: Contractual engagement
Location: Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Stipend details have not been specified in the available notification.
Important Dates
The last date to apply has not been specified in the available extract of the notification.
Candidates are advised to apply at the earliest once the application portal is accessed.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
Law graduates interested in education policy and governance
Candidates planning careers in public policy and regulatory advisory
Applicants seeking exposure to central government functioning
Researchers interested in higher education reforms
Candidates preparing for long-term roles in policy institutions
Professionals interested in scheme implementation and evaluation frameworks
