Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026 – 33 Posts, Apply by 23 October

Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026: Central Railway has invited applications for empanelment of Railway Advocates to represent the railway in district and subordinate courts across 18 locations in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. A total of 33 posts are available on a contractual/retainer basis. Eligible advocates can apply by email on or before 23 October 2026. Notification No. 01/2026, issued by the Law Section, General Manager’s Office, Central Railway.

Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026 – 33 Posts

Court-wise Vacancy Details

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 21 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 October 2026
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be individually notified by email

Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. (Law degree) from a recognised university
• Minimum 3 years of active professional practice as an Advocate, with an experience certificate endorsed by the Bar Association Chairman
• Clean professional record, verifiable with the Bar Council
• Higher law qualifications, prior experience representing Railways/Government/PSUs, and own office infrastructure with supporting staff are viewed favourably

No application fee is required for this empanelment. Note that this is a contractual/retainer engagement for representing Central Railway in court, not a regular civil service appointment — age limit, pay scale and pension benefits applicable to regular posts do not apply here.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened and shortlisted, followed by a personal interview assessing legal knowledge and verification of office/infrastructure. The final panel is approved by the General Manager, Central Railway.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from the official notification.
2. Fill the form mentioning the specific post/court location applied for.
3. Attach self-attested copies of LL.B. certificate, Bar Council registration, experience/practice certificate, ID proof and photographs.
4. Email the completed application as per the instructions in the official notification before 23 October 2026. Postal/offline applications are not accepted.

Official Notification

Download the official notice here: Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026 Official Notification (PDF)

Official Website: cr.indianrailways.gov.in

FAQs: Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026

• Q1. How many posts are open in Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? A total of 33 Railway Advocate posts are open for empanelment across 18 court locations in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
• Q2. What is the last date to apply for Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? Eligible advocates must email their completed application on or before 23 October 2026. Postal or offline applications are not accepted.
• Q3. What is the eligibility for Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? Candidates need an LL.B. degree from a recognised university and a minimum of 3 years of active professional practice as an Advocate, certified by the Bar Association Chairman.
• Q4. Is there an application fee for Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? No application fee is required, since this is a contractual/retainer empanelment and not a regular civil service appointment.
• Q5. How are candidates selected in Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? Applications are screened and shortlisted, followed by a personal interview assessing legal knowledge and office/infrastructure, with the final panel approved by the General Manager, Central Railway.
• Q6. Can a practising advocate apply for more than one court location in Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026? The official notification requires candidates to apply separately for each specific post/court location they wish to be considered for, using the prescribed Annexure-I form.

Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026 – Key Points to Remember

Applicants shortlisted under the Central Railway Advocate Recruitment 2026 notification should keep a copy of their bar council enrollment and experience certificates ready, since the empanelment covers district and subordinate courts across 18 locations spread over Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. As this is an empanelment exercise for 33 posts rather than a direct recruitment, selected advocates are engaged on a contractual or retainer basis under Notification No. 01/2026 issued by the Law Section, General Manager’s Office, Central Railway, and candidates are advised to send their applications by email well before the 23 October 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

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