Active Listing 🎓 Law Degree

Recruitment of One (01) Chief Manager (Legal)

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Mumbai (posting may include transfers to SCI’s divisions, branch offices, departments, JVs, subsidiaries, or other entities under service agreements)
Apply Start
22 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
13 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) (SCI)
Job Category Legal
Eligibility Qualification Law Degree (law-degree)
Number of Vacancies 1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale ₹90,000 - ₹240,000 Per Month
Age Limits 36 to 45 Years
Gender Eligibility both
Experience Required At least 13 years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department.
Application Fee • General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable).
• SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates: Rs. 500 (intimation charges only).
📄 Details & Description
- The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), is India’s premier shipping company with a global presence across container, bulk, offshore, passenger, and break-bulk services.
- The selected candidate will be posted in Mumbai or may be transferred to SCI’s divisions, branch offices, departments, joint ventures, or subsidiaries.
- The role involves drafting and vetting commercial contracts, handling civil/criminal litigation, arbitration, labor matters, RTI compliance, corporate governance, and merchant shipping conventions.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Post Graduate Degree in Law from a college approved by the Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 60% marks.
- Desirable Qualification: Company Secretary (CS) qualification.
- Minimum Experience: At least 13 years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department.
- Core Experience: Hands-on experience in drafting and vetting commercial contracts/deeds, handling civil/criminal litigation, arbitration proceedings (including AMRCD), labor/service matters, RTI compliance, corporate governance, and merchant shipping conventions.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 45 years as of 01st August 2026 (candidates should not be born earlier than 01st August 1981).
- Relaxations: Age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-servicemen (ExSM) as per Government of India guidelines. Maximum age after relaxation shall not exceed 50 years as of 01st August 2026.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria for educational qualification, age, and experience. If a large number of applications are received, SCI reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on higher eligibility parameters (e.g., higher qualification, length of experience).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and an in-person interview at SCI Head Office, Mumbai. Original documents will be verified prior to the interview.
- The decision of SCI regarding eligibility, acceptance, or rejection of applications will be final and binding.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, ExSM
📂 Required Documents
- Educational qualification mark sheets.
- CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade conversion to percentage (if applicable) from the University/Institute.
- Experience Certificates.
- Ex-serviceman documents (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable, with minimum 40% disability).
- Date of Birth proof (Birth Certificate/School Leaving Certificate).
- Identity Proof (AADHAAR/PAN/Passport/Election Photo Identity Card/Driving Licence).
- Employer’s Certificate or appointment letter along with promotion/increment letters indicating CTC for the requisite period.
- Present Employment Proof: Offer of appointment, pay slips of May, June, and July 2026.
- Annual Audited Report for the last three financial years (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26) for private sector candidates.
- Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, or Certifications (if any).
- Documents in vernacular language must be submitted with an English translation duly attested by a gazetted officer.
💳 Application Fee Details
• General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable).
• SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates: Rs. 500 (intimation charges only).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many vacancies are available for the Chief Manager (Legal) position at The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Chief Manager (Legal) position at SCI.
Q. What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Chief Manager (Legal) post?
The maximum age limit is 45 years as of 01st August 2026. Candidates should not be born earlier than 01st August 1981.
Q. What is the application fee for the Chief Manager (Legal) recruitment at SCI?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates. The fee is non-refundable.
Q. What is the last date to apply for the Chief Manager (Legal) position?
The last date to apply online and submit the physical copy of the application is 13/10/2026.
Q. What is the minimum experience required for the Chief Manager (Legal) position?
Candidates must have at least 13 years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department.