CTIL Recruitment 2026: Apply for 5 Posts

CTIL Recruitment 2026: Vacancies for Legal Professionals

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced recruitment for legal professionals. Applications are invited for the posts of Young Professionals, Associates, and Consultants on a contractual basis.

Job Highlights

CTIL is looking to hire motivated and qualified lawyers to work on various trade-related issues. The positions are contractual, with an initial tenure of one year, extendable based on performance.

Important Dates

The last date to apply for this recruitment is 09th October 2026.

Vacancy Details

A total of 05 vacancies are available for the following positions:

• Young Professionals (02 posts)
• Associates (02 posts)
• Consultant (01 post)

These professionals will work on diverse trade-related issues, including multilateral and bilateral agreements, trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights, investment protection, and more.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian nationals. All applicants should preferably hold a master's degree in law and possess excellent legal professional skills with a demonstrated interest in international law, international trade law, investment law, and related fields. Strong written and spoken English communication, research, drafting, and legal analytical skills are required.

Post Qualification Experience (PQE) is defined as work experience obtained after successfully completing a law degree. Experience gained during a PhD (up to three years) is not counted towards PQE.

• Age Limit: Not more than 50 years.
• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting, or a related discipline. Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) at Bachelor's and Master's levels.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in international trade and allied fields.
• Candidates with a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (with PhD).
• Candidates without a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (without PhD).

• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting, or a related discipline. Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) at Bachelor's and Master's levels.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 1 year in international trade and allied fields.

• Age Limit: Not more than 35 years.
• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting, or a related discipline. Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) at Bachelor's and Master's levels.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience.

• Age Limit: Not more than 28 years.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB.) OR a Master's degree in economics, diplomacy, international relations, public policy, data science, general management, cost accounting, or a related discipline from a University ranked in the top 25 by NIRF, or top 100 by QS World University Ranking or Times Higher Education Ranking.
• Experience: Prior work experience is not required.

Salary / Remuneration

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration based on their category, experience, and last drawn pay (in exceptional cases). The remuneration ranges are as follows:

• Young Professional (without prior experience): ₹ 50,000/- per month
• Young Professional: ₹ 60,000/- per month
• Associate: ₹ 80,000 - ₹ 1,45,000/- per month
• Consultant (with PhD): ₹ 1,45,000 - ₹ 2,65,000/- per month
• Consultant (without PhD): ₹ 1,37,500 - ₹ 2,65,000/- per month

Selection Process

The selection process involves an evaluation of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for the next stages, which may include a written test and an interview. The written test will assess competence in international trade law, international investment law, or general international economic law.

CTIL/IIFT reserves the right to shortlist candidates in any manner deemed appropriate. Not all eligible candidates may be called for the selection process.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates should apply only through the provided links. Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for further rounds.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection.
• CTIL/IIFT can increase or decrease the number of posts or decide not to fill any post.
• No correspondence will be entertained regarding postal delays, interview results, or reasons for not being shortlisted.
• Documents will be verified with originals at the time of the interview.

Important Links

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the CTIL recruitment?
A1: The last date to apply is 09th October 2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available?
A2: There are a total of 5 vacancies for Young Professionals, Associates, and Consultants.

Q3: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A3: Generally, a Master's degree in law is preferred. Specific requirements vary by post, with a Bachelor's degree in Law accepted for Young Professionals without prior experience.

Q4: What is the age limit for the posts?
A4: The age limits are: Consultant (50 years), Associate (45 years), Young Professional (35 years), and Young Professional (without prior experience) (28 years).

Q5: What is the salary for these positions?
A5: The monthly remuneration ranges from ₹ 50,000/- to ₹ 2,65,000/- depending on the post and qualifications.

Q6: How will candidates be selected?
A6: Selection will be based on application evaluation, followed by a written test and interview for shortlisted candidates.