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Centre for Trade and Investment Law

CTIL Legal Professionals Recruitment 2026

  • CTIL
  • Contractual
  • New Delhi, Delhi
  • Online Through Position-specific Application Links Only
Applications closed

Application deadline

9 October 2026

Closed

Last date for online application

Posted 25 September 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
5
Qualification
Master's degree in Law is preferred under the…
Age
Must not be more than 35 years of…
Pay
Starting from ₹50,000/month
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Online Through Position-specific Application Links Only
Reference
CRITES-11013/5/2026-CTIL

Overview

CTIL invites online applications for 5 contractual legal professional positions comprising 2 Young Professionals, 2 Associates and 1 Consultant.

Positions & vacancies

5 vacancies across 3 posts

New Delhi · Contractual

Age
Maximum age is 35 years for Young Professional with prior experience and 28 years for Young Professional without prior experience, measured at the time of recruitment.
Experience
Young Professional with prior experience requires at least 1 year of post-qualification experience. Prior work experience is not required for the without-prior-experience variant.

Eligibility

General Eligibility Criteria

Education

Master's degree in Law is preferred under the general eligibility criteria. Specific post criteria may permit degrees in other listed fields.(Preferred)

Experience

Experience in trade negotiations and settlement of international trade disputes. The source states that strong preference will be given for this experience.(Preferred)

Nationality

Indian citizen or Indian national.

Language

Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills in English.

Skill

  • Excellent legal professional skills with demonstrated interest and/or experience in international law, international trade law, investment law and related fields listed in the advertisement.
  • Ability to provide sound and rigorous legal analysis, with strong research, drafting and legal analytical skills in the relevant fields.
Young Professional2 disciplines

With Prior Experience Eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience. PQE means work experience obtained after successful completion of a degree in law.
  • Relevant work experience, research or studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, public policy or a related discipline.(Desirable)

Age

Must not be more than 35 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Academic record

At least 55% marks, or equivalent grade on a point scale where applicable, at both bachelor's and master's levels. Requirement applies separately at bachelor's and master's levels.

Without Prior Experience Eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or a master's degree in Economics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Policy, Data Science, General Management, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline. The qualifying degree must also satisfy the prescribed institutional ranking condition.

Experience

Prior work experience is not required.

Age

Must not be more than 28 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Other

The qualifying degree must be from a University within the top 25 ranks of the latest NIRF, or from a reputed University or discipline within a University ranked within the top 100 of a recognized World University Ranking such as the latest QS World University Ranking or Times Higher Education Ranking.

Associate

Eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience. PQE means work experience obtained after successful completion of a degree in law.
  • At least 1 year of the required post-qualification experience must be in a relevant field such as international trade or an allied field.
  • Relevant work experience, research or studies produced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy or a related discipline.(Desirable)

Age

Must not be more than 45 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Academic record

At least 55% marks, or equivalent grade on a point scale where applicable, at both bachelor's and master's levels. Requirement applies separately at bachelor's and master's levels.

Consultant

Eligibility

The core qualification, age and experience criteria apply to both Consultant variants.

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Law, International Law, Public Policy, Data Science, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience. PQE means work experience obtained after successful completion of a degree in law. For a PhD holder, up to 3 years of PhD experience may be included, provided no work experience is counted during those same 3 years.
  • At least 3 years of the required post-qualification experience must be in a relevant field such as international trade or an allied field.
  • Relevant work experience, research or studies produced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy or a related discipline.(Desirable)

Age

Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Academic record

At least 55% marks, or equivalent grade on a point scale where applicable, at both bachelor's and master's levels. Requirement applies separately at bachelor's and master's levels.

Salary & benefits

Young Professional

₹50,000

per month

Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 50,000 for Young Professional without prior experience.

₹60,000

per month

Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000 for Young Professional with prior experience.

Associate

₹80,000 - ₹1,45,000

per month

Monthly remuneration from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000.

Consultant

₹1,45,000 - ₹2,65,000

per month

Consultant with PhD remuneration ranges from Rs. 1,45,000 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month.

₹1,37,500 - ₹2,65,000

per month

Consultant without PhD remuneration ranges from Rs. 1,37,500 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Application Evaluation and Shortlisting

    Applications received through the prescribed links will be evaluated. CTIL/IIFT may shortlist applicants in any manner considered appropriate, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

  2. 2

    Written Test

    The second round includes a written test assessing competence and skills in international trade law, international investment law or broader international economic law.

  3. 3

    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates in the second round will undergo an interview. Original testimonials will be verified at interview.

Important dates

Application deadline

9 Oct 2026

Applications closed

Other important dates

  • Advertisement dated25 September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Online application

    Use this link only for Young Professional without prior experience. Applications through other channels will not be considered.

    URL: https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=YP(w)_Sep2026

    Open link
  2. 2

    Online application

    Use this link for Young Professional with prior experience. Applications through other channels will not be considered.

    URL: https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=YP_Sep2026

    Open link
  3. 3

    Online application

    Use this link for the Associate position. Applications through other channels will not be considered.

    URL: https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=ASSOCIATE_Sep2026

    Open link
  4. 4

    Online application

    Use this link for Consultant without PhD. Applications through other channels will not be considered.

    URL: https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=CONSULTANT(w)_Sep2026

    Open link
  5. 5

    Online application

    Use this link for Consultant with PhD. Applications through other channels will not be considered.

    URL: https://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=CONSULTANT_Sep2026

    Open link
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Additional information

Selection summary

Applications will first be evaluated and shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for a second round comprising a written test and interview. The written test will assess competence and skills in international trade law, international investment law or broader international economic law.

Eligibility notes

Candidates must be Indian nationals and should preferably hold a master's degree in law. They must have excellent legal professional skills, demonstrated interest or experience in international law, international trade law, investment law or related fields, strong written and spoken English communication and presentation skills, and strong legal analysis, research and drafting skills. Strong preference is given to candidates with experience in trade negotiations and settlement of international trade disputes.

Application instructions

Interested and eligible candidates must apply only through the position-specific online links given in the advertisement. Only applications received through those links will be considered.

Important notes

The advertised number of posts is indicative. CTIL/IIFT may decide not to fill posts and may increase or decrease the number at any time. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee progression. Original testimonials will be verified at interview if a candidate is called.

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