By Akinchan Aggarwal, Advocate
IREL (India) Limited — a Miniratna public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India — has invited applications for the post of Manager (Legal) as part of its executive recruitment under Advertisement No. CO/HRM/35/2026. This is a permanent (regular) executive appointment carrying a cost-to-company of approximately ₹20 lakh per annum, and it calls for around 8 years of post-qualification experience. Applications are online, and the last date to apply is 10 August 2026.
The Manager (Legal) post is part of a larger IREL executive drive advertising 73 posts across engineering, finance, HR, legal and other disciplines. For law professionals, IREL also has openings at the Senior Manager (Legal) and Deputy Manager (Legal) levels in the same advertisement. Below is a structured breakdown for the Manager (Legal) role, with pointers to verify grade-wise details in the official notification.
Recruitment at a glance
- Organization: IREL (India) Limited (Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India)
- Post: Manager (Legal) — executive cadre, permanent/regular
- Advertisement No.: CO/HRM/35/2026 (73 executive posts in all)
- Remuneration: Approx. ₹20 lakh per annum (CTC) for the Manager grade
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised institution
- Experience: Around 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Age limit: Around 35 years for the Manager grade (as on 10 August 2026), with relaxation as per Government of India norms
- Mode of application: Online, through the IREL website
- Last date: 10 August 2026
Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B., 3-year degree or equivalent) from a recognised university/institution, with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate (with the usual relaxation to 55% for SC/ST candidates, where applicable).
- Experience: Around 8 years of post-qualification experience in legal work. IREL’s legal roles typically look for experience in contract management, arbitration and conciliation, mines and minerals law, land acquisition, environmental law, and civil and labour matters. The exact number of years required varies by grade (Deputy Manager, Manager, Senior Manager), so candidates should check the grade they are applying for.
- Age limit: Approximately 35 years for the Manager grade as on 10 August 2026, with age relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. Senior grades carry a higher age ceiling.
Pay and grade
The post is in IREL’s executive cadre, and the Manager (Legal) grade carries a cost-to-company of about ₹20 lakh per annum, comprising basic pay in the applicable industrial DA (IDA) scale plus DA, allowances, perquisites and other benefits admissible to executives of a Central Public Sector Enterprise. Across the various executive grades in this advertisement, the overall CTC ranges roughly from ₹13 lakh to ₹33 lakh per annum depending on the level. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact pay scale and CTC of the specific grade they are applying for.
Selection process
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates on the basis of qualification and experience.
- Personal Interview (and/or written assessment, as specified in the notification).
- Document verification and medical examination of provisionally selected candidates.
Important dates
- Start of online application: 20 July 2026
- Last date for online application: 10 August 2026
How to apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official IREL website. In brief:
- Step 1: Visit the IREL website and open the Careers / Recruitment section for Advertisement No. CO/HRM/35/2026.
- Step 2: Read the detailed advertisement carefully and confirm eligibility for the Manager (Legal) grade.
- Step 3: Register and complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Step 4: Upload the required documents (degree, experience certificates, category certificate, etc.) and pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Step 5: Submit the application on or before 10 August 2026 and retain a printout for future reference.
Important links
- Detailed Notification & Apply Online: irel.co.in (Careers → Advertisement No. CO/HRM/35/2026)
Why this matters for law professionals
A Manager (Legal) role in a Government of India CPSE like IREL is a stable, well-paid in-house counsel position with the security and structure of the public sector. The work spans contract and tender management, arbitration and dispute resolution, mining and mineral concession issues, land acquisition, environmental compliance, and labour and service matters — a rich mix for a mid-career litigator or corporate lawyer looking to move in-house. With a CTC of around ₹20 lakh per annum and a clear executive promotion ladder, this is an attractive opportunity for an experienced LL.B. professional. Because eligibility, exact experience and grade-wise pay differ across the legal posts in this advertisement, candidates should read the official IREL notification carefully and apply online well before the 10 August 2026 deadline.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is based on publicly available recruitment details. It is not legal or career advice. Some grade-wise particulars (exact pay, experience and age) may vary; candidates must read the official IREL notification (Advt. No. CO/HRM/35/2026) carefully and rely only on the official notification and website before applying.
