Central Railway Advocate Empanelment 2026 - Apply Online
Brief Information
Central Railway has released a notification for empanelment of Advocates as Railway Advocates for District and Subordinate Courts under its jurisdiction covering Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Interested Advocates with LL.B. degree and minimum 3 years of practice can apply via email only. The last date to submit applications is 23.10.2026. No offline applications will be accepted.
Overview
| Organization/Department | Central Railway |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Railway Advocate (Empanelment) |
| Qualification | LL.B. Degree (Preference: Higher Law Qualifications) |
| Experience Required | Minimum 3 Years Practice as Advocate |
| Job Location | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka |
| Apply Date | 21-09-2026 |
| Last Date | 23-10-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online (Email Only) |
| Email for Application | lawsectiongm@er.railnet.gov.in |
| Official Website | cr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: The Advocate should possess a Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University. Preference may be given to Advocate with higher qualifications in Law or related disciplines.
Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in practice as an Advocate. Experience certificate must be endorsed by the Chairman of the concerned Bar Association and submitted with the application.
Superannuated Railway Officials: The tenure of handling legal cases in Railways by superannuated Railway Officials who have enrolled as Advocate shall be considered towards the prescribed eligibility criteria. Certificate must be endorsed by respective DGM/Law or DY CLO or legal head of the Zonal Railway/PU.
Specialization: Consideration will be given to the length of legal practice. Specialization and experience in representing Railways, Government, PSUs, or similar institutions will carry added weight.
Infrastructure: Weightage will be given to the Advocate having proper and adequate infrastructure including Office premises, Junior Advocate, Clerical staff, Computer, Printer and internet connection, etc.
Professional Achievements: The number of cases where the Advocate has secured favourable judgments or orders. Decisions that have been reported/referred to in reputed legal journals or databases may be considered as evidence of professional competence.
Integrity and Background Verification: The Advocate's track record and professional integrity may be verified. If deemed necessary, a discreet enquiry may be made with the respective Bar Council or Bar Association regarding the Advocate's claims, conduct, and credentials.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 21-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 21-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees Online | Not Applicable |
| Correction Date | Not Applicable |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not Applicable |
| Exam Date | Not Applicable (Interview Only) |
Vacancy Details
The number of Advocates to be empanelled for each Court have been determined by the Central Railway based on latest requirements. The number of Advocates indicated in Annexure II is tentative. The actual number to be empanelled may be increased/decreased at the administrative discretion, taking into consideration of the volume, nature and importance of Court cases, or any other relevant factors at the time of empanelment.
| S.No. | Post Name | Qualification | Total Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railway Advocate (Empanelment) | LL.B. | Tentative (As per Annexure II) | As per Ministry of Railways Fee Structure |
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Selection Process
- Shortlisting by Railway (Twice the number of applications required to be empanelled)
- Personal Interview (Shortlisted Advocates informed via email)
- Independent Enquiry (Physical verification of office, library, sitting arrangement, infrastructure)
- Final List Submission to General Manager for Approval
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma (Annexure I) from the official notification.
- Fill in all required details accurately.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Send the application via email only to: lawsectiongm@er.railnet.gov.in
- No offline application shall be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted on or before 23.10.2026.
- Incomplete applications and those not fulfilling the requisite conditions shall be summarily rejected without any further correspondence.
Documents Required
- Educational Qualifications - Degree in Law and any other higher Qualifications (Self-attested)
- Enrolment Certificate issued by the Bar Council (Valid and Current) (Self-attested)
- Experience Certificate endorsed by Chairman of concerned Bar Association
- Reported Judgements of Court in matters handled in individual capacity (if any)
Note: Application will not be considered even if any one of the said documents is not enclosed.
Application Proforma (Annexure I) - Key Fields
| Field No. | Details Required |
|---|---|
| 1 | Name (in block letters) |
| 2 | Father's Name |
| 3 | Date of Birth |
| 4 | Gender |
| 5.1 | Office Address with landline no. and STD Code |
| 5.2 | Residence Address with landline no. and STD Code |
| 5.3 | Mobile No. |
| 5.4 | Email id |
| 6 | Name of Court applied for |
| 7 | Educational Qualification (LL.B., LL.M., Any other) |
| 8.1 | Date of Enrolment in Bar Council |
| 8.2 | Name of the enrolled Bar Council |
| 8.3 | Number of Enrolment |
| 8.4 | Period of practice in years |
| 8.5 | Practice of Railway cases in years |
| 8.6 | The tenure of handling legal cases in Railways by superannuated Railway Officials |
| 9 | Details of experience/practice (Court, Total No. of cases handled, No. of cases won, Nature of cases handled) |
| 10 | Specify names of PSU/Govt. Department represented by the Advocate (if any) |
| 11 | Field in which the candidate has conducted the cases particularly civil, criminal, Railway land and other claims dispute, labour laws |
| 12 | Infrastructure: Office premises, Junior Advocate, Clerical staff, Computer, Printer, Internet Connection (Yes/No) |
| 13 | Enclosure of self-attested documents: Copy of Degree of law, Copy of enrolment certificate, Experience Certificate, Reported Judgements (Yes/No) |
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| Official Notification | PDF Link |
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| Apply Online | Send Email Application |
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