What the notice says
SPMCIL advocate empanelment 2026 is the notice inviting applications for a panel of Advocates published by Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), Corporate Office, New Delhi. Last date — 14 November 2026. Number of seats is not fixed in the notice. Fee is paid as per the Government of India schedule (OM No. J-12011/6/2025-Judicial/E.158060 dated 5 February 2026). No retainer fee. Send the form by speed post or registered post so it reaches the office by that date. Official notice — spmcil.com Notice.pdf. Guidelines — Guidelines.pdf. Careers page — spmcil.com latest careers.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 14 November 2026 (application must reach the office) |
| Vacancies | Panel — number not printed |
| Pay / fee | As per GoI OM dated 5 Feb 2026; no retainer |
| Fee (application) | Not printed |
| Location | New Delhi (Corporate Office) |
| Age limit | Not printed in the notice |
| Who can apply | Enrolled advocates with the stated years of practice in the relevant forum and field |
- What SPMCIL does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Advocate — High Courts — fee as per government schedule Panel
- 2. Advocate — Central Administrative Tribunal — fee as per government schedule Panel
- 3. Advocate — Delhi District Courts / Labour Courts / Tribunals — fee as per government schedule Panel
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply
- FAQs
What SPMCIL does
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the administrative control of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. It prints currency notes, coins and other security documents for the Government of India.
This notice is only for empanelment of advocates to handle SPMCIL court cases. It is not a regular salaried post on the corporation’s establishment.
What kind of role this is
Empanelment for two years (extendable by one year if required). The panel covers High Courts, the Central Administrative Tribunal, and District Courts / Labour Courts / Tribunals situated in Delhi. Case fields named are Civil, Service, Labour and Tax. No fixed number of advocates is printed. Fee is paid case-wise under the government schedule; no monthly retainer is paid.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You hold a degree in law from a UGC-recognised university and are duly enrolled with the concerned Bar Council.
- You have 12 years’ practice in the relevant field (Civil, Labour, Service or Tax) in a High Court for the High Court panel.
- You have 10 years’ practice in Service matters in the Central Administrative Tribunal for the CAT panel.
- You have 7 years’ practice in the relevant field (Civil, Labour, Service or Tax) in District Courts, other courts or Tribunals for the Delhi District / Labour / Tribunal panel.
- You can send the prescribed form and self-attested documents so they reach SPMCIL by 14 November 2026.
Skip if
- You are a fresh law graduate or have fewer years of practice than the figure for the forum you want.
- You are looking for a permanent government job or a monthly salary. This is empanelment only; fee is per case and there is no retainer.
- You cannot appear regularly in the courts named or cannot keep a functional office.
- You already have a conflict of interest with SPMCIL or its units.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Notice publish date | 24 October 2026 (careers page) |
| Last date for receipt | 14 November 2026 |
| Application fee | Not printed |
| Professional fee | As per GoI OM No. J-12011/6/2025-Judicial/E.158060 dated 5 February 2026 (revisable). No retainer fee. |
Available positions
No fixed number of seats is printed. You may apply for one forum or more than one. Use a separate envelope for each forum and write the court name on it. No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
1. Advocate — High Courts — fee as per government schedule Panel
Eligibility
- Degree in law from a UGC-recognised university + Bar Council enrolment.
- 12 years of experience in the respective field (Civil, Labour, Service or Tax matters) in a High Court.
- Desirable: LLM from a UGC-recognised university; Diploma / Certificate in Labour Laws.
2. Advocate — Central Administrative Tribunal — fee as per government schedule Panel
Eligibility
- Degree in law from a UGC-recognised university + Bar Council enrolment.
- 10 years of experience in Service matters as a practising Advocate in the Central Administrative Tribunal.
- Desirable: LLM; Diploma / Certificate in Labour Laws.
3. Advocate — Delhi District Courts / Labour Courts / Tribunals — fee as per government schedule Panel
Eligibility
- Degree in law from a UGC-recognised university + Bar Council enrolment.
- 7 years of experience in the respective field (Civil, Labour, Service or Tax matters) as a practising Advocate in District Court, other courts and Tribunals.
- Desirable: LLM; Diploma / Certificate in Labour Laws.
Total vacancies — not fixed (panel).
Educational qualifications
| Panel | Degree / enrolment | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| High Courts | Law degree (UGC) + Bar Council enrolment | 12 years in relevant field in High Court |
| CAT | Law degree (UGC) + Bar Council enrolment | 10 years in Service matters in CAT |
| Delhi District / Labour / Tribunals | Law degree (UGC) + Bar Council enrolment | 7 years in relevant field in District Courts / other courts / Tribunals |
Selection
- Applications are scrutinised on length of practice, specialisation, infrastructure (office, juniors, assistants, communication facilities), track record and integrity.
- Only shortlisted advocates who meet eligibility are called for interaction. No individual intimation; the list is uploaded on the SPMCIL website with date, time and venue.
- CMD / Competent Authority decision is final. Merely applying or meeting the minimum does not create a right to empanelment.
- Confidential enquiries may be made from the Bar Council or Bar Associations.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the SPMCIL website.
- Fill one form per forum. Attach self-attested copies: law degree, Bar Council enrolment certificate, Bar Association / Council identity card, copies of judgments of at least 10 cases in the relevant field, and any prior empanelment letters from PSUs or government bodies.
- Send by speed post or registered post to: JGM (Legal), Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd., 3rd Floor, Tower-G, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029.
- The envelope must reach by 14 November 2026. Write the court name on the envelope. Late applications are not accepted.
FAQs
What is the last date?
The application must reach SPMCIL by 14 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Enrolled advocates with a UGC law degree and the years of practice printed for the forum (12 years High Court, 10 years CAT, 7 years District / Tribunals) in the relevant field.
How many vacancies?
Not fixed. It is a panel. No number is printed.
Where do I apply?
By speed post / registered post to the JGM (Legal) address in New Delhi. Official notice on spmcil.com.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. It is empanelment for two years (extendable by one year). Fee is case-wise; no retainer is paid.
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