What the notice says
MIB Legal Consultant 2026 is an extension of the contract engagement notice. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the last date to 26 October 2026 for one Legal Consultant post in the Main Secretariat. Apply through the Google Form linked in the notice. The full original terms are in the notice dated 27 August 2026; the extension circular is on mib.gov.in.
About the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting handles policy for information, broadcasting, and related media matters. A Legal Consultant on contract supports legal work in the Main Secretariat on a temporary basis.
Nature of the role
This is a contractual engagement for one post. It does not create a regular government post. The contract terms, including duration and pay, are in the original notice of 27 August 2026, which remains unchanged except for the last date.
Who applies / who skips
Apply if you meet the eligibility in the original notice (Bachelor’s Degree in Law and any experience or age lines printed there) and can submit by 26 October 2026. Candidates who already applied do not need to apply again.
Skip if the original notice’s qualification or age does not match you, or if you expect a permanent post. Confirm every line on the official PDF before applying.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original notice | 27 August 2026 |
| Extension notice | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date (extended) | 26 October 2026 |
| Fee | Not printed in the extension circular |
Available positions
1. Legal Consultant — Contract [1 Vacancy]
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
As printed in the Ministry’s notice dated 27 August 2026 (Bachelor’s Degree in Law and other conditions listed there). The extension circular does not reprint the full eligibility.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed.
Educational qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law as required by the original notice. Read the PDF for exact wording, marks, or experience lines.
Selection stages
The Ministry decides. The circular says the decision of the Committee is final. Shortlisting and interview or other stages, if any, are as in the original notice.
Free official prep links
Download the extension notice from mib.gov.in. Search the Ministry site for the 27 August 2026 notice for full eligibility and pay. Apply only on the official Google Form.
Apply steps
- Read the original notice of 27 August 2026 for full eligibility, pay, and terms.
- Open the Google Form linked in the extension notice: https://forms.gle/1eKohgcCfwEA3NXh8
- Submit before 26 October 2026. Already-submitted applications remain valid.
- Keep a copy of your submission.
FAQs
What is the last date?
26 October 2026, as extended by the notice dated 25 September 2026.
How many posts?
One Legal Consultant on contract.
Do I need to reapply if I already applied?
No. The circular says candidates who have already submitted need not apply afresh.
Where is the official notice?
Extension PDF: mib.gov.in. Original terms are in the 27 August 2026 notice.
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