JCI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) has one unreserved vacancy for Deputy Manager (Law), to be filled on a regular basis. Applicants need a recognised law degree with at least 60% marks, five years of post-qualification experience and must be no older than 35 on 30 September 2026. The paper application must reach JCI in Kolkata by Speed Post before 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026, so the receipt date matters more than the posting date. Applications sent by e-mail, fax, courier or by hand are not accepted.

JCI Deputy Manager (Law) Recruitment 2026 Overview

About JCI

JCI is a Government of India enterprise set up in 1971 under the Companies Act, 1956, as an official agency to provide minimum support price to jute cultivators. It also carries out commercial trading in raw jute and allied products. Its head office is in New Town, West Bengal, and it has a presence in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

JCI Deputy Manager (Law) Vacancy Details 2026

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at JCI's absolute discretion. JCI may also fill, partly fill or not fill the vacancy, or cancel, restrict, enlarge or curtail the recruitment process, without further notice.

JCI Deputy Manager (Law) Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 35 years as on 30 September 2026. Age, qualification and experience are all reckoned on this date.

Minimum Qualification

• 3 years full-time bachelor's degree in law (L.L.B) or 5 years full-time integrated law course (B.A. L.L.B/ B.Sc. L.L.B), recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI), from a recognized Indian university/institute.
• 60% or more marks in the qualifying degree examinations.
• If the university or institute awards letter grades or a point scale, a certificate from it linking the grade or point scale to percentage of marks must be submitted.
• Where only grades such as CGPA, OGPA, GGPA or SGPA are awarded, the application must mention the equivalent percentage and a grade-to-percentage conversion document from the university or institute must be submitted. Unless the university prescribes a method, the principle of proportion applies: on a 10-point scale, a grade of 6.0 is considered 60%.

Mandatory Experience

Candidates need one of the following:

• Minimum 05 years' post-qualification experience as a practising advocate. Under Bar Council Enrolment, the candidate must be eligible to enrol or currently enrolled as an Advocate with the State Bar Council/Bar Council of India (and pass the All-India Bar Examination/AIBE as applicable).
• Minimum 05 years' post-qualification experience in a reputed organisation. The candidate should be well conversant with the Contract Act, Labour Arbitration, in particular general laws, and proficient in drafting agreements/conveyance deeds and other service regulation in government services.

Only full-time work experience counts, from the date of registration with the Bar Council and/or the date of joining employment, as applicable. Internships during the LLB programme are not considered experience.

Preference and Other Conditions

• Preference will be accorded to incumbents from Govt./CPSEs/Autonomous bodies.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Computer proficiency is essential for the post.
• Reserved-category candidates who meet the criteria may apply for this UR post as per Govt. rules. They will be treated as General candidates, and no relaxation in any criteria will apply to them.

For the complete eligibility conditions of this post, see the official notification.

Application Fee

The fee is payable only by an account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Jute Corporation of India Limited, from any Scheduled Bank, payable at Kolkata, and enclosed with the application. No other payment mode is acceptable. Write your name, mobile number and address on the reverse of the draft.

A General, EWS or OBC application without a proper draft will be summarily rejected, as will one with a wrong, incomplete, tampered, damaged or expired draft. Paying a lesser amount also leads to rejection, and fee paid by ineligible candidates is forfeited.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Management may introduce additional stages if considered necessary. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not give a right to be called for interview.

• Document verification takes place at the Corporation's Head Office at Kolkata, on the date and time sent to the candidate's registered e-mail. Missing it is treated as unwillingness to continue, and the candidate is not considered further.
• All original documents must be produced at verification. Otherwise the candidate cannot appear for the interview and Travelling Allowance is not reimbursed.
• Only original documents that were submitted along with the application are considered. Submitting any additional, fresh or revised document leads to rejection of the candidature.
• Candidates presently working in Central or State Govt., PSUs, PSBs or autonomous bodies, including nationalised banks and financial institutions, in a permanent, regular or contractual role must furnish a hard copy of a No Objection Certificate at verification. It must be dated on or after the release of this notification, and no such candidate can appear without it.
• Tie breaker: if candidates secure the same marks, rank or position in the final merit list, the older candidate gets the higher rank.
• Scores are reported with decimal points up to two digits.
• Candidates may be considered for a lower post (E1) if otherwise suitable, depending on qualifications, experience, present position and interview performance.
• JCI may prepare a Panel/Waiting List based on interview performance, valid for one year from publication of the result. Inclusion gives no right to appointment.
• Candidates not shortlisted or not selected will not be told the status of their candidature.

Travelling Allowance

• Outstation candidates who qualify for the Document Verification stage are reimbursed to-and-fro AC 3-Tier rail fare by the shortest route, on submission of valid tickets.
• Air travellers are reimbursed only up to the equivalent AC 3-Tier railway fare. Local transport is not reimbursed.
• Payment is made only through ECS after the selection process ends, so bring bank details or proof, such as a passbook or cancelled cheque.
• Candidates who do not qualify the Document Verification, and those travelling by rail on wait-listed tickets, receive no reimbursement.

Service Conditions

• The post carries the liability of transfer to any of the locations.
• The selected candidate may be assigned other responsibilities in the Corporation's interest.
• The selected candidate must be medically fit and must undergo the necessary medical examination at his/her own cost before joining.
• A person who does not join after selection will be debarred from any other position in the Corporation for a minimum of 02 years from the date of selection.
• False, incorrect or suppressed information can lead to rejection at any stage, or termination of service without notice after appointment. JCI may also debar the candidate from future recruitment for 02 years.
• Any canvassing or personal follow-up leads to immediate cancellation of candidature.
• Claims or disputes arising from this advertisement can be instituted only in Kolkata, where the Courts/Tribunals/Forums have exclusive jurisdiction.

How to Apply for JCI Deputy Manager (Law) Recruitment 2026

1. Get the detailed notification from the "Recruitment" section of the JCI website.
2. Fill in the Application Form (Annexure-I) with a blue pen. Give your basic information, age, caste, educational qualifications and experience in chronological order, along with your contact number and e-mail address.
3. Paste a recent, clear, coloured passport-size photograph on the form; do not pin or staple it. Attach a separate sheet if the education or experience tables need more space.
4. Sign the form and complete Annexure-II, which contains the guidelines and Mandatory Documents Checklist.
5. Write on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST FOR DEPUTY MANAGER (LAW) – Notification No. 01/2026". An application without this superscription will be rejected.
6. Send the application through Speed Post only, addressed to: Chief Manager (HR), The Jute Corporation of India Limited, Patsan Bhawan, 3rd & 4th Floor, Block-CF, Action Area-I, New Town, Kolkata-700156.

Documents to send:

• Signed Application Form (Annexure-I) and Annexure-II
• Self-attested copies of documents supporting age, educational qualifications, experience and caste (where applicable)
• Two recent coloured passport-size photographs
• Relevant documents supporting your computer knowledge and proficiency, as the form requires
• Demand Draft for Rs. 500, where the fee applies
• Self-certified Hindi or English translation of any certificate issued in another language

Give a correct, active e-mail address and a valid mobile number, because JCI will send all recruitment communication by e-mail only, including the verification and interview schedule. No changes are allowed after submission, and requests to change the address, category, qualification or verification date will not be entertained. Incomplete applications are rejected without further communication. Any corrigendum will appear only on the JCI website under "Recruitment".

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for the JCI Deputy Manager (Law) post by e-mail?

No. JCI accepts applications only by Speed Post, and those sent by e-mail, fax, hand or courier are treated as rejected.

Does the 16 November 2026 deadline apply to posting or receipt?

It applies to receipt. Applications received after 4:00 PM on that date will be rejected.

What must I write on the envelope?

Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST FOR DEPUTY MANAGER (LAW) – Notification No. 01/2026". JCI will reject an envelope without it and will not inform the candidate separately.

Can SC, ST or OBC candidates apply for this UR vacancy?

Yes, if they meet the eligibility criteria. They are treated as General candidates and get no relaxation in any criteria, though SC and ST candidates pay no fee.

Will my internship count towards the five years of experience?

No. Internships during the LLB programme are excluded, and only full-time work experience counts.

How is a CGPA converted to percentage if my university has no formula?

JCI uses the principle of proportion, so a grade of 6.0 on a 10-point scale is considered 60%.

Where will document verification be held?

It will be held at the Corporation's Head Office at Kolkata. Candidates receive the date and time by e-mail.

Do I need a No Objection Certificate?

Yes, if you are presently working in a government body, PSU, PSB or autonomous body, including nationalised banks and financial institutions. A hard copy issued by your current employer must be furnished at document verification.

Will JCI pay my travel cost for document verification?

Outstation candidates who qualify the verification stage get to-and-fro AC 3-Tier rail fare by the shortest route on submitting valid tickets. Payment is made through ECS after the selection process is complete.

What happens if I am selected but do not join?

You will be debarred from being considered for any other position in the Corporation for a minimum of 02 years from your date of selection.