The Jute Corporation of India Limited Recruitment 2026 for 1 Deputy Manager Post

The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI), a Government of India enterprise, has issued Employment Notification No. 01/2026 dated 30 October 2026. It invites applications from Indian citizens for one executive post, Deputy Manager (Law), on a regular basis. The vacancy is marked UR-01. The pay scale is Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,60,000 (E2 grade, 3rd PRC IDA pay scale). Applications are offline only, by speed post, and must reach Kolkata by 4:00 pm on 16 November 2026.

Official notice: Download the JCI notification PDF.

Key details

Vacancies and pay

Deputy Manager (Law) has 1 vacancy, marked UR-01. The pay scale is (E2) and Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,60,000.

Eligibility

The qualification asked for is a 3 years full-time bachelor's degree in law (L.L.B), or a 5 years full-time integrated law course (B.A. L.L.B or B.Sc. L.L.B), recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) from a recognized Indian university or institute. Candidates must have secured 60% or more marks in the qualifying degree examinations.

The experience line in the notice table asks for a minimum of 05 years of post qualification experience as a practicing advocate. Page 2 of the notice carries more conditions on experience, so read it before applying. The notice also says the candidate must be eligible to enrol, or be currently enrolled, as an Advocate with the State Bar Council or Bar Council of India. Internships during the LLB program will not be considered as experience. Preference will be accorded to incumbents from Govt./CPSEs/ Autonomous bodies. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Age limit

The upper age limit is 35 years, counted on 30 September 2026.

Application fee

The fee is paid by an account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Jute Corporation of India Limited, from any Scheduled Bank, payable at Kolkata. The fee is non-refundable. An application from a General, EWS or OBC candidate without a proper Demand Draft will be summarily rejected.

How to apply

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I and II), with your basic information, age, caste, educational qualifications and experience in chronological order, plus your contact number and e-mail address.
2. Attach self-attested copies of the documents that support your age, educational qualifications, experience and caste (where applicable), with two recent coloured passport-size photographs.
3. Write the post name and the notification number on the envelope, as the notice prescribes. An application without this superscription will be rejected.
4. Send the complete set by speed post only to: CHIEF MANAGER (HR), THE JUTE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED, PATSAN BHAWAN, 3RD & 4TH FLOOR, BLOCK-CF, ACTION AREA- NEW TOWN, KOLKATA-700156.

Documents and reservation

The notice lists a Bar Council registration certificate among the documents in the Annexure-II checklist. Anyone currently working in the Central Government, a State Government, a PSU or an autonomous body must bring a hard copy of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer at the time of Document Verification.

On reservation, candidates from a reserved category who meet the eligibility criteria may also apply for the post earmarked for UR as per Govt. Rules. If there is no vacancy in their own reserved category, they are treated as General candidates and no relaxation in any criteria applies to them.

Selection process and interview

1. Initial scrutiny of applications against the eligibility criteria.
2. Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
3. Personal Interview.
4. Declaration of result.

If two or more candidates get the same position in the final merit list, the older candidate will get the higher rank. Shortlisted candidates must be medically fit before joining the Corporation. JCI may prepare a panel or waiting list, which remains valid for a period of one year from the date of publication of the result.

Travel allowance and other conditions

Outstation candidates who qualify for the Document Verification stage are reimbursed to-and-fro AC 3-Tier rail fare by the shortest route. The post carries the liability of transfer in any of the locations. A person who does not join after selection will be debarred from any other position in the Corporation for a minimum period of 02 years.

Points to check before applying

• The hard copy must reach JCI by 4:00 pm on 16 November 2026. Age, qualification and experience are counted on 30 September 2026.
• The degree must carry 60% or more marks, and the table on page 1 asks for 05 years as a practicing advocate. Read page 2 for the other experience conditions.
• General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay the Rs 500 fee by Demand Draft. The fee is non-refundable.
• Employees of the Central or State Government, a PSU or an autonomous body need an NOC at Document Verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for JCI Deputy Manager (Law)?

The application must reach JCI by 4:00 pm on 16 November 2026.

What is the application fee?

General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 500 by Demand Draft. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen and PwBD (Divyangjan) candidates pay no fee.

What qualification and experience are needed?

A law degree (L.L.B after 3 years, or an integrated 5 years course) recognized by the Bar Council of India with 60% or more marks, and, as per the table on page 1, a minimum of 05 years of post qualification experience as a practicing advocate. Page 2 of the notice has more conditions on experience.

How do I apply?

Apply offline on the prescribed Annexure-I and II and send it by speed post to the Chief Manager (HR) at the Kolkata head office address given in the notice.