What the notice says
CMPDI advocate empanelment 2026 is the advertisement inviting applications for empanelment of Advocates and Law Firms by Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), Ranchi. Online forms open on 30 October 2026. Last date — 15 November 2026. Number of seats is not fixed. Tenure is five years (renewable for three more at CMPDI discretion). Apply only on aeap.cmpdi.co.in. Detailed notice — Advertisement_Eligibility_Criteria.pdf.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 15 November 2026 |
| Vacancies | Panel — number not printed |
| Pay / stipend | Not printed as a fixed amount (case-wise under empanelment terms) |
| Fee | Not printed |
| Location | Ranchi / Delhi / Jharkhand courts as selected |
| Age limit | Not printed in the notice |
| Who can apply | Enrolled Advocates (or law firms through an enrolled Advocate) with the printed years of practice in the chosen forum |
- What CMPDI does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Advocate — Supreme Court of India — empanelment Panel
- 2. Advocate — High Court of Delhi — empanelment Panel
- 3. Advocate — High Court of Jharkhand — empanelment Panel
- 4. Advocate — Subordinate Courts / Tribunals — empanelment Panel
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply
- FAQs
What CMPDI does
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited is a Mini Ratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It provides planning, design and consultancy services for coal and other mineral projects.
This notice is for empanelment of advocates and law firms to represent CMPDI and its officers before the named courts and tribunals, and to give legal advice and opinion when asked.
What kind of role this is
Empanelment for an initial period of five years from the date of acceptance. It may be renewed for another three years at CMPDI’s discretion. Performance is reviewed periodically (at least annually). CMPDI can assign cases or revoke empanelment without assigning reasons. Already empanelled advocates or those who applied earlier must also apply fresh under this advertisement.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are an Advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961. A law firm must apply through such an Advocate.
- You have 10 years of practice in the Supreme Court of India (including Advocates-on-Record) for the Supreme Court panel.
- You have 5 years of practice in any High Court for the Delhi High Court or Jharkhand High Court panel.
- You have 5 years of practice in subordinate courts or tribunals for that panel.
- You are regularly practising in the forum you select and maintain a functional office with infrastructure.
- You know mining / coal laws, land acquisition, competition, constitutional, company, forest and environmental, service, labour, contract, commercial, property and tax matters, or can show relevant experience.
Skip if
- You are a fresh law graduate or have fewer years than the figure for the forum.
- You want a permanent job with a fixed monthly salary. This is empanelment; the notice does not print a retainer or fixed pay.
- You cannot apply online on aeap.cmpdi.co.in between 30 October and 15 November 2026.
- You already have a conflict or cannot provide clear scanned documents and three years of income-tax returns.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date | 15 November 2026 |
| Application fee | Not printed |
| Mode | Online only on aeap.cmpdi.co.in. Email or hard copy is not accepted. |
Available positions
No fixed number of seats is printed. You may apply for more than one forum if you meet the experience for each. Select the forum(s) in the online form. Applicants for tax matters only should choose the relevant option. No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
1. Advocate — Supreme Court of India — empanelment Panel
Eligibility
- Advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- 10 years of practice in the Supreme Court of India. Proof can be Advocate-on-Record designation, Supreme Court orders noting appearance, or a Certificate of Practice.
- Must be regularly practising in the Supreme Court and maintain a functional office.
2. Advocate — High Court of Delhi — empanelment Panel
Eligibility
- Advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- 5 years of practice in any High Court.
- Must be practising regularly in the Delhi High Court forum and maintain a functional office.
3. Advocate — High Court of Jharkhand — empanelment Panel
Eligibility
- Advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- 5 years of practice in any High Court.
- Must be practising regularly in the Jharkhand High Court forum and maintain a functional office.
4. Advocate — Subordinate Courts / Tribunals — empanelment Panel
Eligibility
- Advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- 5 years of practice in subordinate courts or tribunals.
- Experience is generally counted from the date of enrolment on the Bar Council certificate for High Court and subordinate panels.
Total vacancies — not fixed (panel).
Educational qualifications
| Forum | Degree / enrolment | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of India | Enrolled Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961 | 10 years practice in Supreme Court |
| High Court of Delhi | Enrolled Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961 | 5 years practice in any High Court |
| High Court of Jharkhand | Enrolled Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961 | 5 years practice in any High Court |
| Subordinate Courts / Tribunals | Enrolled Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961 | 5 years practice in subordinate courts or tribunals |
Selection
- Applications are scrutinised.
- Suitability is judged on length of practice and specialisation relevant to the company, office infrastructure (premises, juniors, assistants, phones, internet), income-tax returns for the last three years, current and past empanelment especially with PSUs and government departments, and notable achievements.
- The decision of CMPDI is final and binding. No communication is entertained.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply
- Open only http://aeap.cmpdi.co.in/ between 30 October 2026 and 15 November 2026.
- Register and fill the prescribed proforma. Select the forum or forums.
- Upload clear, self-attested scanned copies of bio-data, enrolment certificate, proof of practice (orders / judgments / certificate), three years of income-tax returns, and any other supporting documents. Seals, stamps, signatures and dates must be legible.
- Submit online on or before 15 November 2026. Email or hard-copy applications are not accepted.
FAQs
What is the last date?
15 November 2026. Online forms open from 30 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Enrolled Advocates (law firms through an enrolled Advocate) with 10 years Supreme Court practice or 5 years High Court / subordinate court practice for the chosen forum.
How many vacancies?
Not fixed. It is a panel. No number is printed.
Where do I apply?
Only online at aeap.cmpdi.co.in.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. It is empanelment for five years (renewable for three more at CMPDI discretion). Already empanelled persons must also apply fresh.
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