RASNANIPRA Panel Advocate Recruitment 2026

• A law degree and enrolment as an advocate are required.
• Applicants must have at least 10 years of practice experience in the Supreme Court, Delhi.
• Maharashtra State domicile is mandatory.
• A postgraduate law degree, a doctorate, or additional experience in cooperative society election matters is desirable.

• Download the prescribed application format, Annexure-B, from the official resources.
• Complete the form and attach self-attested copies of the required certificates.
• Enclose a self-addressed envelope with postage stamps worth Rs. 70/- affixed to it.
• Submit the application by post or in person to State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune, Ground Floor, Central Building, 5, B. J. Road, Pune - 411001.
• Ensure that the application reaches the office by 16 November 2026.
• Candidates who applied under earlier advertisements must submit a fresh application.

Panel Advocate Engagement

The State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune has announced two contractual Panel Advocate positions under Advertisement No. 8/Supreme Court Panel Advocate Appointment 2026.-27. The notification is dated 29 October 2026. The engagement concerns representation before the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi, while applications must be submitted to the authority’s Pune office.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must possess a law degree, be enrolled as advocates and have at least 10 years of practice experience in the Supreme Court, Delhi. Maharashtra domicile is also required. A postgraduate qualification in law, a doctorate, or additional experience in cooperative society election matters is desirable.

The work includes representing the authority and its authorised Election Officers, presenting arguments and defending cases. Responsibilities also cover cooperative election disputes, appeals, revision applications and writ petitions. Remuneration is case-wise according to the authority’s prescribed advocate fees, with no additional financial benefits.

Application Procedure and Deadline

• Obtain Annexure-B, the prescribed application format, and complete the requested details.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required educational, enrolment, practice and other supporting documents.
• Include a self-addressed envelope bearing postage stamps worth Rs. 70/-.
• Send the application by post or deliver it personally to State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune, Ground Floor, Central Building, 5, B. J. Road, Pune - 411001.

The application must reach the office by 16 November 2026. Candidates who responded to earlier advertisements are required to apply afresh. Incomplete submissions and applications missing required documents will be rejected.

Scrutiny, Interview and Supporting Records

Selection consists of scrutiny followed by an interview. Applicants found eligible will be notified of the interview date, and no TA/DA is payable for attendance. Supporting records include law qualification certificates and marksheets, advocate enrolment and Sanad, proof of at least 10 years of Supreme Court practice, a medical fitness certificate, and a list of election matters handled with copies of court orders. Postgraduate marksheets should be enclosed where applicable.