The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Limited invites applications for the position of Legal Officer (Contractual) at its Head Office in Guwahati. Candidates with a graduate degree in Law (3 or 5 years full-time course) and a minimum of 4 years of professional legal experience are eligible to apply. The role offers a monthly salary of ₹60,000 (negotiable), with an initial contract period of six months, extendable based on performance. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format within 20 days from the advertisement date (03 January 2026).

Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Legal Officer (Contractual) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Legal Officer (Contractual) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in law (3 years/5 years full time regular course) from a University recognized by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies.
• Enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification professional experience as practicing lawyer and/or with law firm and/or as law officer in any Bank/Financial Institution/reputed organization and/or as a judicial officer; experience can be cumulative.
• The person must be well conversant with the local language / English.

Salary/Stipend

• Salary: Rs. 60,000.00 per month (negotiable).
• No other allowance.
• TA/DA will be paid as per norms of the Bank, if required to travel outside of Guwahati on official matters.
• The appointment shall initially be for a period of six (6) months which may be renewed by the Bank, depending upon performance.

Age Limit 

• Age: 30-35 years as on the date of advertisement.

Application Fee

• Not mentioned in the advertisement.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Not mentioned in the advertisement.

General Information/Instructions

• Applications in STANDARD FORM of Application as published in the Assam Gazette are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Legal Officer (Contractual) in the same rank as Grade-D Officer of the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd., Head Office, Panbazar, Guwahati.
• Application containing complete and full bio-data of the applicant along with 2 (two) recent passport size photographs and attested copies of all testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, citizenship and address should be submitted.
• Applications should be submitted in a closed envelope super-scribing “Application for the Post of LEGAL OFFICER (Contractual)”.
• Applications should reach the Head Office of the Bank within 20 (twenty) days from the date of publication of this advertisement by speed/ordinary post/courier.
• Application may also be submitted directly at the Drop Box in the Administration Department of the Bank within the period specified.
• Candidates who are in service must apply through proper channel.
• Applications submitted directly at Head Office (Administration Department) should be dropped in the box allotted for the purpose and should not be handed over to any official of the Bank.
• For any clarification, the General Manager, Administration Department, Head Office of the Bank may be contacted at Telephone No. 0361-2637826, (+91) 7086076584.

How to Apply

• Use STANDARD FORM of Application as published in the Assam Gazette.
• Fill in complete and full bio-data and attach 2 (two) recent passport size photographs.
• Attach attested copies of all testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, citizenship and address.
• Place the application in a closed envelope super-scribing “Application for the Post of LEGAL OFFICER (Contractual)”.
• Send the application by speed/ordinary post/courier to the Head Office of the Bank so as to reach within 20 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
• Alternatively, submit the application directly at the Drop Box in the Administration Department of the Bank within the specified period.
• Ensure that directly submitted applications are dropped only in the designated box and not handed over to any official of the Bank.
• Candidates already in service should route their application through proper channel.

Assam Co operative Apex Bank Legal Officer Important Links

👉👉 Official Notification PDF

👉👉 Official Website

Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Legal Officer (Contractual) Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the educational qualification required for the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Legal Officer (Contractual) post?

Candidates must be graduates in law (3 years/5 years full time regular course) from a University recognized by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies and must be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.

Q2. What is the required professional experience for the Legal Officer (Contractual) post?

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification professional experience as practicing lawyer and/or with a law firm and/or as law officer in any Bank/Financial Institution/reputed organization and/or as a judicial officer. The experience can be cumulative.

Q3. What is the age limit for Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Legal Officer (Contractual) recruitment?

The age of the candidate should be between 30 and 35 years as on the date of the advertisement. Candidates outside this age band are not eligible as per the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Q4. What salary is offered for the Legal Officer (Contractual) in Assam Co-operative Apex Bank?

The selected candidate will receive a salary of Rs. 60,000.00 per month, which is negotiable. No other allowance is admissible, and TA/DA is payable as per Bank norms when required to travel outside Guwahati on official duty.

Q5. How long is the initial contract period for the Legal Officer (Contractual) post?

The appointment will initially be for a period of six months. The contract may be renewed by the Bank depending upon the performance of the appointed Legal Officer during the contractual period.