Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026
Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range)Role Overview
Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) is hiring a mid-level Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026. This is a contract role in Maharashtra. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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About This Job
The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural is hiring 6 Legal Officers on a contractual basis for 11 months. If you have an LLB degree and at least 5 years of legal practice, you can apply by hand or post. The last date to apply is 25 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 28,000 per month depending on the post.
Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts
The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (under the Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) has released a notification for 6 Legal Officer posts — 1 Legal Officer Group-B and 5 Legal Officer posts — to be filled purely on a contractual basis for a period of 11 months. The posts are for the SP Office and sub-divisional Police Officer offices in Nashik Rural district. Sannad-holding advocates with 5 years of legal practice can apply. Selection is through written exam and interview.
Vacancy Breakdown
- Legal Officer Group-B: 1 post (Nashik Rural district)
- Legal Officer: 5 posts (Nashik Rural district)
Total: 6 posts
Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification
- You must hold a law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
- You must be a Sannad-holder (enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council).
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of legal practice is required for both Legal Officer Group-B and Legal Officer posts.
- You should have working knowledge of criminal law, service matters, administrative law and departmental enquiry procedures.
Language Knowledge
- You must have sufficient knowledge of Marathi, Hindi and English.
Alternative Eligibility
- Persons who handled legal work while in government service and have in-depth knowledge of criminal, administrative and service-related laws can also apply (such government service is counted only for experience, not for re-employment). Persons currently in government service are not eligible.
Age Limit
- Maximum age at the time of appointment: 60 years.
- All eligibility criteria (qualification, age, experience) must be fulfilled as on 06 May 2026.
Salary
- Legal Officer Group-B: Consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month + Rs. 3,000 phone & travel = Rs. 28,000 per month.
- Legal Officer: Consolidated Rs. 20,000 per month + Rs. 3,000 phone & travel = Rs. 23,000 per month.
- No other allowances will be admissible. No travel expenses will be paid for attending the selection process.
Selection Process
Selection will be done in two stages:
- Written Exam (50 marks): Candidates equal to 3 times the number of vacancies will be called for interview based on written exam scores.
- Interview (25 marks): Topics include knowledge of criminal cases (drafting affidavits before High Court / Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal), service-related matters, MCOCA proceedings (Section 197 CrPC 1975), Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act 1999 sanctions, current judicial situations on important service/criminal matters.
Qualifying marks: Minimum 60% combined marks are required for selection.
Total marks: 75 (Written 50 + Interview 25). The dates of written exam and interview will be intimated to candidates separately.
How to Apply
- Visit nashikruralpolice.gov.in to download the official notification and prescribed application form.
- Fill in the application form completely. Submit a separate application for each post you wish to apply for — mark clearly on the envelope whether it is for "Legal Officer Group-B" or "Legal Officer".
- Attach 2 passport size colour photographs (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm), self-attested copies of qualification certificates, age proof, experience certificates and Sannad.
- Enclose two self-addressed envelopes for correspondence.
- Submit the application by hand or by post to: Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural, Near Medical College, Adgaon - 422003 before 25 May 2026 (office hours).
- Applications received after 25 May 2026 or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 7 May 2026
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 6 May 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 25 May 2026 (by hand or post)
- Written Exam Date: To be announced
- Interview Date: To be announced
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 position at Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range)?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range). Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 position at Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) located?
This position is based in Maharashtra. Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 at Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) earn?
Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Nashik Rural Police Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 role at Office of the Superintendent of Police, Nashik Rural (Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik Range) posted?
This role was posted on May 13, 2026 (35 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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