About the Organisation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body established under the TRAI Act, 1997, to regulate telecommunication services, protect consumer and service provider interests, and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector. Since 2004, TRAI has also been entrusted with regulatory functions relating to the Broadcasting and Cable Services sector.

Name of the Post

Associate Consultant (Legal)

Division: Legal Division
Place of Posting: TRAI Headquarters, New Delhi
Nature of Engagement: Contractual

Number of Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 02 (Two)
(Vacancies are tentative; a reserve panel may be prepared.)

Educational Qualifications

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Regulatory Law / Communication Engineering
• Working knowledge of legal databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general computer operations

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal matters
• Exposure to regulatory laws and handling of court cases
• Experience in Telecom and Broadcasting Regulatory matters

Nature of Duties & Responsibilities

The Associate Consultant (Legal) shall, inter alia, perform the following duties:

• Drafting and vetting regulations, tariff orders, directions, and legal documents
• Preparation of case briefs and assisting in litigation management
• Coordination with Advocates, Retainer Counsels, Advocate-on-Record, and Senior Advocates
• Legal research on regulatory frameworks (India & abroad)
• Case law research for matters involving TRAI
• Maintenance of court-wise and category-wise litigation databases
• Providing legal inputs using online legal databases
• Attending court proceedings (physical/virtual)
• Any other work assigned by senior officers

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years
  (As on the date of issue of vacancy circular)

Remuneration

• Monthly Remuneration: ₹ 80,000/- (Fixed)
• Transport Allowance: ₹ 8,000/- per month (Fixed)
• No DA, HRA, or other allowances shall be admissible.

Tenure of Engagement

• Initial engagement for one (1) year
• Extendable on annual basis, subject to performance and requirement, up to a maximum of four (4) years

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on educational qualifications, experience, and interview/interaction with the Selection Committee
• The decision of TRAI shall be final and binding

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through: https://vacancies.trai.gov.in

Last Date to Apply: 01 January 2026

Applications sent through post/email will not be accepted.

Access the official notification here

Vacancy Circular No. C-08/2025–26
F. No. A-25/4/(37)/2025-HR (E-18303)
Dated: 11 December 2025