What the notice says
Secunderabad Cantonment Board additional legal counsel 2026 is Advertisement No. SCB/Legal Cell/1808. Applications opened on 5 October 2026. Last date is 26 October 2026. Apply by email or by submission to the Office of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board. Official site — secunderabad.cantt.gov.in. Detailed notice and form are on the recruitment page of the official website.
- What the Secunderabad Cantonment Board actually does
- What kind of role this Secunderabad Cantonment Board additional legal counsel 2026 is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Additional Legal Counsel — Monthly honorarium basis Vacancies not stated
- 2. Full-time Legal Assistant — Monthly honorarium basis Vacancies not stated
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What the Secunderabad Cantonment Board actually does
The Secunderabad Cantonment Board is an urban local body under the Ministry of Defence. It administers the cantonment area in Secunderabad, Telangana, under the Cantonments Act 2006. The Board handles local civic services, land management, building permissions, and legal matters arising from defence land and cantonment rules. It is headed by the President Cantonment Board (a military officer) and the Chief Executive Officer.
What kind of role this Secunderabad Cantonment Board additional legal counsel 2026 is
This is engagement on a monthly honorarium basis, not a permanent cadre post with 7th CPC pay levels. Location is the Secunderabad Cantonment Board office, Court Compound, S.P. Road, Secunderabad – 500003. No bond is printed. The posts support the Board’s legal cell in handling court cases and defence land matters.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised university, are enrolled with a Bar Council, and have experience dealing with and handling cases in government offices under various Rules, Acts and Regulations. Preference is given for knowledge of Cantonment Laws and Rules or experience in defence land cases within the Cantonment area. For the Full-time Legal Assistant post, you need at least 5 years of experience working independently and handling cases of government organisations.
Skip if you do not have Bar Council enrolment, cannot work in Secunderabad, or are looking for a permanent government job with fixed pay scale and pension. Fresh graduates without the required experience for the assistant post should skip that specific post.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 |
| Fee | Not printed |
Available positions
1. Additional Legal Counsel — Monthly honorarium basis Vacancies not stated
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised university and Bar Council enrolment. Experience in dealing and handling of cases in Government Offices under various Rules, Acts and Regulations. Preference for applicants having knowledge of Cantonment Laws and Rules or experience in dealing with Defence land cases within the Cantonment area.
2. Full-time Legal Assistant — Monthly honorarium basis Vacancies not stated
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised university and Bar Council enrolment. At least 5 years of experience working independently and handling cases of government organisations.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice. Total vacancies are not stated.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Legal Counsel | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university; Bar Council enrolment | Experience dealing with government office cases; preference for Cantonment Laws / defence land cases |
| Full-time Legal Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university; Bar Council enrolment | At least 5 years experience working independently and handling government organisation cases |
Selection
- Applications received by email or physical submission by the last date.
- Shortlisting and further process not printed in detail; the Board processes applications for engagement.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Download the application form from the official website secunderabad.cantt.gov.in.
- Fill it completely with certificates of educational qualification and experience.
- Submit by email to the address given on the notice or by post/hand to the Office of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board, S.P. Road, Court Compound, Secunderabad – 500003, by 26 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application. Only apply through official channels.
FAQs
What is the last date?
26 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Candidates with LL.B. and Bar Council enrolment. Full-time Legal Assistant needs at least 5 years of independent government case experience.
How many vacancies?
Not stated in the notice.
Where do I apply?
secunderabad.cantt.gov.in (form and email/post details on the recruitment page).
What is the fee?
Not printed.
Can final-year students apply?
The notice requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Bar enrolment, so the degree must already be obtained. Final-year students should skip.
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