The Shipping Corporation of India, a Navratna public sector undertaking and the country's largest shipping company, has announced recruitment for the post of Chief Manager (Legal) at the E6 grade. There is a single vacancy for this senior legal position, which covers litigation, arbitration, contract drafting and corporate governance work for the corporation. The selected candidate will be posted at the company's head office in Mumbai.
Shipping Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 - Chief Manager (Legal) Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026HR 05/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
13 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open22 Sept
- Applications Closed13 Oct
About Shipping Corporation of India Chief Manager (Legal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Shipping Corporation of India
- Advertisement No.
- HR 05/2026
- Post Name
- Chief Manager(Legal)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian Nationals only need to apply)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 13 years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department, with hands-on experience in drafting and vetting commercial contracts and deeds, civil and criminal litigation, arbitration including AMRCD, labour and service matters, RTI compliance, corporate governance and merchant shipping conventions.
- Notice Period
- One calendar month during probation; three calendar months after confirmation, or payment of notice pay in lieu thereof.
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Manager(Legal)
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager(Legal) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief Manager (Legal) - Qualification and Experience
Essential Qualification: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Law or Post Graduate Degree in Law from a college approved by the Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 60% marks. Desirable Qualification: Company Secretary (CS) qualification. Minimum Years of Experience: at least thirteen (13) years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department. Core Experience: hands-on experience in drafting and vetting commercial contracts/deeds, handling civil/criminal litigation, arbitration proceedings (including AMRCD), labour/service matters, RTI compliance, corporate governance, and merchant shipping conventions.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Manager (Legal) - Qualification and Experience | Essential Qualification: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Law or Post Graduate Degree in Law from a college approved by the Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 60% marks. Desirable Qualification: Company Secretary (CS) qualification. Minimum Years of Experience: at least thirteen (13) years of post-qualification experience in a Corporate Legal Department. Core Experience: hands-on experience in drafting and vetting commercial contracts/deeds, handling civil/criminal litigation, arbitration proceedings (including AMRCD), labour/service matters, RTI compliance, corporate governance, and merchant shipping conventions. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years as on 01-08-2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation for PwBD and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India guidelines. Maximum age after claiming all relaxations as on 01-08-2026 shall not exceed 50 years.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 1,000
SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM
Rs. 500 (intimation charges)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria for educational qualification, age and experience; if applications are large, candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 on higher qualification, length of experience and certifications.
- 2Document Verification
Original documents are verified at SCI Head Office, Mumbai before candidates are allowed to appear for the interview.
- 3Interview
In-person interview at SCI Head Office, Mumbai; date and time will be notified on SCI's website.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Rs. 90,000 - 2,40,000 (IDA pay revision, revised pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2017), Grade E6
Chief Manager (E6): Rs. 90,000 - 2,40,000 under IDA pay revision. In addition to basic pay and DA in Industrial DA pattern: perks at 35% of basic pay, performance related pay, company accommodation or HRA, medical facility for self and family dependents, post-retirement medical scheme, leave encashment, superannuation pension, contributory provident fund, gratuity and increments as per company rules. Pay protection for candidates from Government Departments and Public Sector Organizations as per DPE guidelines.
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the SCI website under Careers, Shore, Recruitment of one (01) Chief Manager - Legal (Advt. No. 05/2026).
- 2Fill in all fields marked with a red asterisk with correct personal, educational and contact details and note the unique registration number generated after applying.
- 3Upload scanned copies of the educational mark sheets, experience certificates, date of birth proof, identity proof and other applicable documents.
- 4Pay the non-refundable registration fee or intimation charges through the online mode.
- 5Submit the application form and check for the confirmation email.
- 6Send a signed physical copy of the online application with all documents to the Deputy General Manager (SP-I), The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., 18th Floor, Shipping House, 245, Madame Cama Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, to reach by 13 October 2026.
Reporting Venue
SCI Head Office, Mumbai
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational qualification mark sheet
•CGPA/OGPA or letter grade to percentage conversion letter from the university or institute
•Experience certificates
•Ex-serviceman documents
•Disability certificate
•Date of birth proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate)
•Identity proof (AADHAAR
•PAN
•Passport
•Election photo identity card or driving licence)
•Employer's certificate or appointment letter with all promotion and increment letters indicating CTC
•Present employment proof with pay slips of May
•June and July 2026
•Annual audited reports for 2023-24
•2024-25 and 2025-26 for private sector candidates
•Awards and recognition certificates
•Attested English translations of documents in vernacular language
Important Details
- The cut-off date for reckoning age, minimum experience, minimum experience in the immediate previous pay scale or CTC and relevant experience is 01 August 2026 and will remain unchanged.
- Reserved category candidates may apply against the unreserved post if they meet all norms for unreserved candidates, but they will not be given any relaxation in age, qualification, experience or qualifying marks at any stage.
- PwBD candidates must have a minimum 40% disability with a valid certificate in the Central Government format in English.
- Candidates presently employed in PSUs, Central or State Government or PSBs must produce an NOC at the time of interview.
- Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit by the approved hospital and the Corporation's medical officer, with the medical examination conducted at Mumbai, and to verification of character, antecedents, caste certificate and eligibility conditions.
- Internal candidates can apply subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria.
Probation, Termination and Superannuation
- Probation cum training period of one year; on successful completion the candidate is confirmed in service subject to completion of the verification process.
- During probation, appointment may be terminated by either side with one calendar month notice or notice pay in lieu.
- After confirmation, appointment may be terminated by either side with three calendar months notice or notice pay in lieu.
- Age of superannuation is 60 years.
Posting and Accommodation
The selected candidate will be posted in Mumbai and may be transferred, deputed or assigned to work in or for any of SCI's Divisions, Branch Offices, Departments, JVs, Subsidiaries or other entities under service agreements. Candidates must make their own accommodation arrangements; company accommodation may be provided based on availability.
Minimum Pay Scale for PSU and Private Sector Candidates
Candidates from Public Sector (PSUs, PSBs, Central or State Government) must have completed a minimum of two years of service in the immediate previous grade of E5 (IDA scale Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000) or pre-revised CDA/IDA equivalents. Candidates from the Private Sector must be currently drawing a minimum gross CTC of Rs. 19 lakhs per annum and must be employed in an organization with an average annual turnover of Rs. 75 crores or more over the last three financial years ending 2025-2026; audited balance sheets must be submitted to substantiate company turnover.
Waitlist Panel
After selection, the waitlist panel will be valid for one year from the date of finalization and will be used only for vacancies caused in this recruitment, such as a selected candidate not joining or separating from the organization.
Interview Travel Reimbursement
Candidates called for interview will be reimbursed 2nd AC train fare to and fro for any mode of travel from their correspondence address or place of work in India to Mumbai, on production of actual tickets by the shortest route. PwBD candidates will be reimbursed travel cost for one attendant wherever applicable as per Government guidelines. Local travel cost is borne by the candidate and no accommodation is provided for the interview.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can reserved category candidates apply for the unreserved Chief Manager (Legal) post?
Yes, if they meet all the norms prescribed for unreserved candidates. They will not be considered for any relaxation in age, qualification, experience or qualifying marks at any stage, though SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates pay only intimation charges instead of the full fee.
Is a physical copy of the online application mandatory?
Yes. Both the online application and a signed physical copy with all documents are mandatory, and the hard copy must reach the given Mumbai address by 13 October 2026.
Do candidates working in PSUs or government need an NOC?
Yes. Candidates presently employed in PSUs, Central or State Government or PSBs are required to produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
Is there a probation period for the Chief Manager (Legal) post?
Yes, there is a probation cum training period of one year, after which the candidate is confirmed in service subject to completion of the verification process.
Can internal candidates of SCI apply?
Yes, internal candidates can apply subject to fulfilling all the eligibility criteria.
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