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About The Career
ILS officers are legal experts serving in government departments, drafting legal opinions, handling litigation, ensuring departmental compliances and working with AG/Central govt counsel.
Indian Legal Service (ILS)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Law-trained, analytical, persuasive in writing and oral arguments, patient and detail oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is expected/very useful; many entrants are lawyers. (Check department recruitment rules for exact requirement.)
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Law (LLB), sometimes followed by specialisation (Constitutional, Administrative, Taxation law).
- Recruitment can be through UPSC or departmental exams/appointments—check official notifications for ILS posts and eligibility.
Average Starting Salary
- Government pay scales—entry often aligned to Level 10 / equivalent basic pay (approx ₹44k–₹56k basic depending on post and level); in-hand varies with allowances and grade.
