Maharashtra Police Legal Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 52 Contract Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Additional Director General of Police, Training and Special Units, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
• Notice No: TRG-71011(11)/45/2023-TRNG SPL-UNIT I/181355/2026
• Post Name: Legal Director (Vidhi Nideshak)
• Total Vacancies: 52
• Application Mode: Offline (by post / in person)
• Last Date to Apply: 04 May 2026
• Contract Duration: 11 Months (extendable)
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 20,000/- + Rs. 3,000/- (telephone and travel allowance) = Rs. 23,000/- total
• Official Website: www.mahapolice.gov.in

Important Dates

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF on mahapolice.gov.in for any updates.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• The candidate must hold a Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised university and must be an enrolled advocate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal (advocate) practice is required for the post of Legal Director.
• The candidate must have complete knowledge of the training curriculum related to the post and should be capable of providing legal training in the relevant subject.
• Knowledge of Marathi, Hindi, and English languages is required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• As per Government Resolution, Home Department (SPP-2009/922/Pr.Kra.109/Pol-10 dated 18.06.2009), a person already in government service is not eligible.

Age Limit

• As per Government Resolution, Home Department (SPP-2009/922/Pr.Kra.109/Pol-10 dated 18.06.2009), the age of the candidate at the time of appointment must not exceed 60 years.
• Age will be calculated as on 04 May 2026 (last date to apply).

Contract Terms and Salary

• The contract period is initially for 11 months. It may be extended by one period of 11 months if required, making the maximum total duration 33 months (3 appointments).
• Monthly consolidated remuneration: Rs. 20,000/- plus telephone and travel allowance of Rs. 3,000/-, totalling Rs. 23,000/- per month.
• No other allowances will be admissible beyond the above-stated amount.
• Candidates appointed on contract will not be treated as government officials or employees.
• The selected candidate cannot carry on any legal practice or related private work without written permission from the appointing authority. Violation will lead to cancellation of appointment.
• No travel allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for attending the written or oral examination.

Selection Process

• Written Examination carrying 50 marks
• Oral/Interview examination carrying 25 marks
• Final merit will be prepared based on combined marks of written and oral examinations.
• Candidates who score a minimum of 60% marks in total will be considered for contract appointment.
• After the written examination, candidates who score 20 marks or more will be called for interview.
• The date and centre for the written examination will be communicated to candidates via email.

Duties of Legal Director

• Impart training as per the prescribed training curriculum at the Police Training Centre.
• Prepare question papers for competitive and written examinations held periodically at Police Training Schools, conduct examinations, evaluate answer sheets, and prepare results. Assist the Special Inspector General of Police (Training) and the Principal of Police Training School in all exam-related matters.
• All other tasks related to police training as assigned from time to time.

How to Apply for Maharashtra Police Legal Director 2026

1. Visit the official website at www.mahapolice.gov.in and download the prescribed application form for the post of Legal Director (Vidhi Nideshak).
2. Fill in the application form carefully in English only (as instructed in the notification). All entries must be clear and legible.
3. Attach attested photocopies of all required certificates — educational qualification documents, experience certificate proving minimum 5 years of advocacy practice, age proof, and any other supporting documents as required.
4. Attach two recent passport-size colour photographs (signed by the applicant) along with the application form.
5. Mention your email ID clearly in the application as exam-related communication will be sent by email only.
6. Enclose the application in an envelope and write clearly on the top-left corner of the envelope: "Application for the post of Legal Director" in bold letters.
7. Send two envelopes — one containing the application and another bearing your own address — along with the application form.
8. Submit/send the completed application by post or in person so that it reaches the following address on or before 04 May 2026:
   Additional Director General of Police, Training and Special Units, Maharashtra State Police Headquarters, Old Vidhan Bhavan, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Kulaba, Mumbai – 400001. (Attn: Special Inspector General of Police, Training and Special Units)
9. Applications received after 04 May 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances.

Official Source

Candidates can check the official notification on the official website of Maharashtra Police. The application form and full notification PDF are available at mahapolice.gov.in from 23 April 2026 to 04 May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in Maharashtra Police Legal Director Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 52 posts of Legal Director (Vidhi Nideshak) to be filled on a contract basis across 11 Police Training Centres in Maharashtra.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for Maharashtra Police Legal Director 2026?
The last date to submit the application form is 04 May 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Q3: What is the salary for the Legal Director post in Maharashtra Police?
The monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs. 20,000/- plus Rs. 3,000/- as telephone and travel allowance, making it a total of Rs. 23,000/- per month. No other allowances are admissible.

Q4: What is the educational qualification required for Maharashtra Police Legal Director Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognised university, be an enrolled advocate, and have a minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience. Knowledge of Marathi, Hindi, and English is also required.

Q5: What is the selection process for Maharashtra Police Legal Director 2026?
The selection process includes a written examination of 50 marks and an oral/interview of 25 marks. Candidates scoring 20 or more in the written test will be called for interview, and a minimum of 60% combined marks is required for final selection.