Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram — an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India — has invited applications for the post of Legal Consultant. Selection is to be made through a walk-in interview on 9 October 2026. A degree of LLM and three years of experience as a Legal Advisor or Consultant in a Government Department, autonomous body or PSU is required. Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month (negotiable) has been offered.
- Advertisement No.: P&A.II/551/Legal Consultant/SCTIMST/2026, dated 18.09.2026
- Post: Legal Consultant (part-time, contractual) — 1 post & panel
- Walk-in interview: 9 October 2026, reporting at 9.30 AM
- Place: SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Remuneration: Rs. 30,000/- per month (negotiable)
- Application fee: Nil
About the Institute
SCTIMST is a statutory body established under the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum Act, 1980, and it functions as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Advanced cardiac and neurological care, biomedical technology and public health research are carried out by the Institute, and a substantial volume of service, contract and litigation work is consequently handled by its administration. Legal support to that administration is what this engagement is meant to provide.
Vacancy Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of post | Legal Consultant (part-time) |
| Number of posts | 1 post, and a panel is to be prepared |
| Nature of engagement | Contractual, purely temporary, for a period of one year, extendable on satisfactory performance |
| Expected attendance | Two to three days in a week, as per the requirement of the Institute |
| Consolidated remuneration | Rs. 30,000/- per month (negotiable) |
| Place of work | SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | LLM (Master of Laws) |
| Experience | Minimum three years of post-qualification experience as Legal Advisor or Legal Consultant in a Government Department, autonomous body or public sector undertaking |
| Preference | Preference is liable to be given to candidates who have served at the level of Under Secretary or equivalent, and who have handled departmental court cases |
| Age limit | 62 years (maximum), reckoned as on 1 October 2026 |
Walk-In Interview: Date, Time and Venue
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Date of walk-in interview | Friday, 9 October 2026 |
| Reporting / registration | 9.30 AM |
| Venue | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — 695011 (the exact room is to be verified from the official notification and from the notice board on the date of interview) |
| Mode of selection | Personal interview. No separate written examination has been prescribed. |
Documents to be Carried
- A duly filled bio-data, with a recent passport-size photograph affixed.
- Proof of date of birth — SSLC or Class X certificate, or birth certificate (original).
- LLM degree certificate and all mark sheets, along with the LLB degree (original).
- Experience certificates issued on the letterhead of the employer, showing the exact period and nature of legal work (original).
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above documents.
- A valid photo identity card — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence.
- Caste or category certificate, wherever applicable.
Why This Engagement Deserves Attention
A part-time engagement of this nature is well suited to an advocate or a retired government law officer who intends to retain independent practice while a steady monthly retainer is also secured. Institutional litigation, service matters, contracts, tenders and medico-legal questions are the staple of such work, and exposure of that kind carries considerable weight in later assignments with public bodies. The attendance requirement of two to three days a week is modest, and the age ceiling of 62 years keeps the door open to experienced professionals who are otherwise shut out by conventional recruitment.
Official Notification (Read / Download)
The official advertisement issued by SCTIMST is reproduced below. Every particular stated above is to be verified from this document, which alone is authoritative.
Download Official Notification (PDF) Visit SCTIMST Recruitment Page
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an online application required to be submitted?
No. Selection is to be made through a walk-in interview. Eligible candidates are required to appear in person on 9 October 2026 with their bio-data and documents.
Is an LLB alone sufficient for this post?
No. A degree of LLM has been prescribed as the essential qualification, and it is to be supported by three years of experience as a Legal Advisor or Consultant in a Government Department, autonomous body or PSU.
Whether any application fee is payable?
No fee has been prescribed for this engagement.
Whether the post is permanent?
No. The engagement is contractual and purely temporary, for one year in the first instance, and extension is dependent upon performance and upon the requirement of the Institute. No claim for regularisation is created by such engagement.
Whether private practice may be continued?
The engagement is part-time in character, with attendance of two to three days in a week. The precise terms regarding outside practice are to be ascertained from the Institute at the time of interview.
Source: SCTIMST Recruitment Portal | Advt. No. P&A.II/551/Legal Consultant/SCTIMST/2026 dated 18.09.2026.