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Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a prestigious Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, has released an official recruitment notice for multiple contractual executive positions.

For corporate counsel and practicing advocates seeking a high-impact transition into the defence public sector, AWEIL is inviting applications for the post of Legal Expert. The selected professional will be posted on-site at the iconic Ordnance Factory Kanpur premises in Uttar Pradesh.

Vacancy Overview: Legal Discipline

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Job Location	Maximum Age Limit
Legal Expert	01 (Unreserved)	Ordnance Factory Kanpur Benches	45 Years

Eligibility Criteria & Experience

To qualify for this specialized advisory role, candidates must meet the following academic and professional benchmarks:

• Educational Qualification: A full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Professional Registration: Must be actively Registered with the Bar Council.
• Experience Required: A minimum of 03 years of post-qualification legal experience working within a Government department, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or an organization of high repute.
• Core Competency: Practical exposure to drafting commercial contracts, handling service matters, processing arbitration/civil litigation briefs, and advising management on regulatory statutory compliance.

Salary & Contract Benefits

• Consolidated Remuneration: ₹90,000/- per month.
• Annual Increment: The contract features a guaranteed 10% annual enhancement on the consolidated pay block.
• (Note: No other allowances or perks are admissible under this purely contractual engagement).

Selection Process

AWEIL will utilize a standard competitive shortlisting protocol:

1. Screening: Review of offline applications based on LLB academic percentages and the qualitative depth of post-qualification legal experience.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview at the Kanpur premises to evaluate their corporate law acumen, legal drafting speed, and advisory temperament.
3. Document Verification: Final validation of active Bar enrollment and tenure certificates.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline (Hard Copy Receipt): 15th June 2026

Important Links

AWEIL Recruitment 2026 Official Notification & Application Form	Visit Career Page
AWEIL Official Website	Visit Website
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How to Apply for AWEIL Legal Expert Vacancy 2026

The application mode for this defence PSU opening is strictly offline via Speed Post or Courier. Applications sent via email or online portals will not be processed.

1. Visit the official AWEIL career page (www.aweil.in or ddpdoo.gov.in) and download the prescribed application format.
2. Fill out the application form with precise personal, academic, and bar experience details.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph (4.4 cm x 5.8 cm) in the designated space.
4. Compile self-attested photocopies of the following supporting documents:
   • Age proof (10th/Matriculation Certificate).
   • LLB Degree Certificate and year-wise mark sheets proving 60%+ aggregate.
   • Bar Council Registration Certificate.
   • Clear experience certificates detailing your 3+ years of post-qualification legal work.
5. Place the complete physical application set into a secure envelope and send it via Speed Post or Courier only to ensure it reaches the following desk on or before 15th June 2026:

Director (HR),

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited,

Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC) Premises,

Kalpi Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208009

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