Central Railway, General Manager’s Office (Law Cell) has released Notification No. 01/2026 for the empanelment of Railway Advocates for District and Subordinate Courts under the jurisdiction of Central Railway, covering the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Eligible Law Graduates with a minimum of 3 years of practice experience can submit their applications online via email. The last date to submit applications is 23 October 2026. No offline applications will be accepted.
Important Dates
| Opening Date of Application | 21 September 2026 |
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| Closing Date of Application | 23 October 2026 |
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| Personal Interview Date | To be notified via email |
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Application Fee
- No application fee is required for the empanelment process.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Not Specified |
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| Maximum Age | Not Specified |
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| Age Limit as per Central Railway Empanelment Rules. Superannuated Railway Officials enrolled as Advocates are also eligible. |
Job Location / Jurisdiction
- District and Subordinate Courts covering the States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Central Railway Advocate Empanelment: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Must possess a Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University. Preference may be given to Advocates with higher qualifications in Law. |
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| 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). |
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| Note | The tenure of handling legal cases in the Railways by superannuated Railway Officials who are enrolled as Advocates shall be considered towards the prescribed experience. |
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Court-Wise Number of Advocates Required (Annexure-II)
| Place / Court Location | No. of Advocates Required | State Jurisdiction |
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| Alibaug | 1 | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka |
| Ahmednagar | 2 |
| Ambejogai | 2 |
| Amla | 2 |
| Beed | 3 |
| Betul | 2 |
| Chandrapur | 1 |
| Hingoli | 1 |
| Junnardeo | 1 |
| Kalyan | 1 |
| Kalaburagi | 1 |
| Latur | 4 |
| Mangaon | 2 |
| Majalgaon | 3 |
| Panvel | 1 |
| Shrigonda | 2 |
| Thane | 2 |
| Vadgaon | 2 |
How to Apply Online for Central Railway Advocate Empanelment 2026
- Applications must be submitted ONLINE via Email ONLY on or before 23 October 2026. No offline application shall be accepted.
- Download the official prescribed application format (Annexure-I) from the official Central Railway website or the notification link below.
- Fill the application form carefully in block letters and paste a recent coloured passport-size photograph.
- Prepare self-attested copies of the following mandatory documents: Educational Qualifications (Degree in Law and higher qualifications, if any). Enrolment Certificate issued by the Bar Council (Valid and Current). Experience Certificate duly endorsed by the Chairman of the concerned Bar Association (OR endorsed by DGM/Law or DY CLO for superannuated Railway Officials). Reported/Referred judgements in reputed legal journals (if applicable).
- Scan the duly filled application form along with all the enclosures into a single PDF document.
- Email the scanned application package to [email protected] before the closing date.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
