The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is an Indian government ministry. The ministry portfolio is currently held by Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.[3] The ministry is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes in the country. The main activities undertaken by the ministry include conservation and survey of the flora of India and fauna of India, forests and other wilderness areas; prevention and control of pollution; afforestation, and land degradation mitigation. It is responsible for the administration of the national parks of India. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the cadre controlling authority of the Indian Forest Service (IFS), one of the three All India Services.
Job Descriptions
| Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | Essential Qualification | age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Legal Adviser | Rs. 78800-209200 | 1 | (i) Degree in law from a recognised University/Institute; and (ii) ten years experience in legal matters in Central or State Government or Union territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Statutory or Autonomous Bodies or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions. | 56 |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | , Rs. 67700-208700 | 1 | (i) Degree in law from a recognised university/Institute; and (ii) five years experience in legal matters in Central or State Government or Union territories or Public Sector Undertakinp or Statutory or autonomous Bodies or Universities or Recognised research Inkkations | 56 |
Note -1. Period of deputation (including short-term contract), including period of deputation
(including short- term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this
appointment in the same or some other organisation/Department of the Central Government shall
ordinarily not to exceed four years.
Note -2. The maximum age limit for appointment by' deputation (including short term
contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.