HOW TO GET A JOB IN PSU'S AS LEGAL OFFICER
PSU Legal Officer roles are among the most respected career options for law graduates. Selection is generally based on a national-level score (often CLAT PG/UG as applicable) or PSU-specific exams, followed by an interview and document verification.
PSU Legal Officer Roadmap
Eligibility → shortlist route (CLAT/PSU test) → interview → joining.
Step 1: Understand Eligibility (Typical)
- LLB degree: from a recognized university.
- Enrollment: some PSUs may require Bar Council enrollment.
- Experience: for some posts, 0–2 years (varies PSU to PSU).
Step 2: Common Selection Routes
- CLAT-based shortlisting: many PSUs shortlist via CLAT score (as per their notification).
- Written test + interview: some PSUs conduct their own objective test.
- Interview focus: legal drafting, contracts, compliance, and practical scenarios.
Step 3: What to Prepare (High Yield)
- Contract + Specific Relief
- Company Law + Compliance basics
- Constitutional + Administrative (overview)
- Labour Laws (overview)
- Negotiable Instruments + basic banking/recovery laws
- Drafting mindset: clauses, notices, legal risk spotting
Interview Tip
Prepare 8–10 common scenarios: contract breach, compliance issue, disciplinary action, arbitration clause, consumer dispute, cheque bounce, etc.
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