Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced recruitment for various posts, including for Senior Officer (Legal/Land) in Grade B. Oil India Limited, a prominent Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, is inviting applications from Indian Nationals for various positions to be posted in Duliajan, Assam. This blog post will delve into the essential details of this legal vacancy, providing aspiring candidates with all the necessary information for a successful application.
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Senior Officer (Legal/Land): Role and Essential Details
The Senior Officer (Legal/Land) is a Grade B position.
- Total Vacancies: There are 05 posts available for Senior Officer (Legal/Land).
- Unreserved (UR): 03 posts
- OBC (NCL): 01 post
- SC: 01 post
- Scale of Pay: Selected candidates will be placed in Grade B with a scale of pay ranging from ₹ 60,000 to ₹ 1,80,000.
- Job Location: Postings will be in Duliajan, Assam, though provisionally selected candidates may be posted in any of OIL’s operational areas/offices, and services are transferable.
- Probation and Bond: Provisionally selected candidates will serve a probationary period of one year. Additionally, candidates selected for Grade B posts (including LL-15) must execute a bond to serve the Company for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Senior Officer (Legal/Land) position, candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements as of 26/09/2025.
- Essential Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) of minimum 3 years duration with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent in CGPA) is required. All qualifications must be from a University/Institute recognized by the Government of India and approved by UGC/appropriate statutory authority.
- Post Qualification Relevant Work Experience: It is important to note that no minimum post-qualification relevant work experience is specified as essential for the Senior Officer (Legal/Land) (LL-15) post in the advertisement.
- Upper Age Limit (as on 26/09/2025):
- Unreserved (UR): 27 years
- OBC (NCL): 30 years
- SC: 32 years
- Age relaxations are applicable for PwBD candidates as per Government Directives, and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen. Internal OIL candidates have an upper age limit of 54 years. PhD holders get 3 years age relaxation, but the maximum upper age limit cannot exceed 54 years after all relaxations.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Suitability: The post is identified suitable for PwBD categories including Low Vision (LV), Hard of Hearing (HH), One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), One Arm and One Leg (OAL), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving these categories.
Remuneration & Other Benefits
Beyond the attractive pay scale, successful candidates for the Senior Officer (Legal/Land) position will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- Approximate Total Emoluments: At the minimum of the scale, the approximate total emoluments in Grade B will be around ₹ 1,20,000.
- Benefits: This includes Basic Pay and Industrial pattern of DA, along with HRA or Company leased/self-lease accommodation, free medical benefits for self & dependents, Gratuity/PF, House Building Loan, Vehicle Loan, Group Insurance, and other benefits as per company rules.
Recruitment Process
The selection process for the Senior Officer (Legal/Land) post will involve two phases:
- Phase-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Marks: 100
- Weightage: 85%
- Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR and posts reserved for OBC(NCL) & EWS; 40% for posts reserved for SC, ST & PwBD.
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Only candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the next stage.
- Phase-II: Personal Interview (PI)
- Total Marks: 15
- Weightage: 15%
- Qualifying Marks: No qualifying marks are specified for the PI.
- Candidates qualifying the CBT will be called for PI in a ratio of 1:5 based on their CBT marks.
- Final Selection: The merit list will be drawn based on the combined weighted marks of the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Important Dates
- Opening of Online Application Window: 15:00 hours on 26/08/2025 (As per server time)
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 23:59 hours on 26/09/2025 (As per server time)
- Cut Off Date for Age, Experience, Qualification: 26/09/2025
- Date of Computer Based Test (CBT): 01/11/2025 (Tentative) (Exact date will be intimated with Admit Cards)
How to Apply?
Candidates must apply online through the official OIL website. Here are the key steps:
- Preparation: Have a valid E-mail ID & Mobile Number, a scanned copy of a recent passport size color photograph (not older than 3 months, 100-200 KB, JPG/JPEG format, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), and a scanned signature on white paper with black ink (80-150 KB, JPG/JPEG format) ready.
- Registration (Step-I): Fill in personal and contact details. OTPs will be sent to verify your mobile number and email ID. After agreeing to terms and re-verifying, submit to receive your Application Sequence No. (User ID) & Password.
- Application Filling (Step-II): Log in using your User ID and Password. Complete sections including Personal Details, Additional Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, Declaration, and upload your photograph and signature.
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC (NCL): ₹ 500 + Applicable taxes.
- SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: Nil.
- The fee is non-refundable.
- After submission, you will be redirected to the SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway to pay the fee.
- Final Submission: Once the application form is successfully submitted and the fee is paid, print out your Application Form for future reference.
- Important Note: Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn, and no edits are allowed after submission. Candidates must not submit more than one application for the same post.
Key Information at a Glance
| Post Name | Senior Officer (Legal/Land) |
| Number of Vacancies | 05 (UR: 03, OBC(NCL): 01, SC: 01) |
| Grade & Scale of Pay | Grade B, ₹ 60000-180000 |
| Approx. Total Emoluments (Min.) | ₹ 1,20,000 |
| Upper Age Limit (as on 26/09/2025) | UR: 27 years; OBC(NCL): 30 years; SC: 32 years |
| Minimum Post Qualification Work Experience | Not specified as essential for this post. |
| Application Fee | General/OBC(NCL): ₹ 500 + Applicable taxes SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: Nil |
| Opening of Online Application | 15:00 hours on 26/08/2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 23:59 hours on 26/09/2025 |
| Cut Off Date (Age, Qual., Exp.) | 26/09/2025 |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | 01/11/2025 (Tentative) |
| Service Bond | 3 years |
Official Notification
Click Here for the Official Notification.
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