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Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel; Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

02 December 2025

District Legal Services Authority, Aligarh (DLSA Aligarh)
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel; Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel : Short Details.

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Online Apply Start Date : 02 December 2025

Online Apply Last Date : 23 December 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)

Last Date For Fee Payment : 23/12/2025 up to 05:00 PM

Exam Date : Notify Soon

Admit Card : Before Exam

Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon

Candidates are advised to confirm from the KVS/NVS official website.

Deputy Chief LADC: At least 7 years practice in criminal law with minimum 20 Sessions trials handled, excellent understanding of criminal law and communication skills, legal research skills, strong IT proficiency. Assistant LADC: 0–3 years practice in criminal law with good communication, research skills, IT proficiency and understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel.

Salary: Honorarium as per U.P. State Legal Services Authority guidelines for Class-B towns: Deputy Chief LADC ₹ 40,000–60,000 per month; Assistant LADC ₹ 20,000–35,000 per month; Chief LADC bands given for reference but not advertised in this notice.

DLSA Aligarh Deputy Chief / Assistant LADC Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

02 (01 Deputy Chief LADC + 01 Assistant LADC)

• Minimum 7 years of practice in criminal cases.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of criminal law.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• High proficiency in legal research.

• Thorough understanding of the ethical duties of a defence counsel.

• Must have worked as defence counsel in at least 20 Sessions Trial cases.

  • Candidates must attach certified copies of Vakalatnamas as proof.

• Proficiency in information technology.

Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• 0–3 years of experience in criminal cases.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Good understanding of the ethical duties of defence counsel.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.

• Proficiency in legal writing and research.

• Basic IT skills.

General Requirements (For Both Posts)

• Candidates must be advocates enrolled with the Bar Council.

• Must be actively practicing in criminal courts.

• Application form requires:

  • Enrollment details

  • Case-handling information

  • Disciplinary status

• Download the prescribed application format from any of the following:

  • District Court Aligarh website

  • UPSLSA website

  • Allahabad High Court website

• Fill the application form completely and correctly in the prescribed format for engagement as a Full-Time Legal Aid Lawyer (Deputy Chief / Assistant LADC).

• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents mentioned on the last page of the application form, including:

  • Educational qualification certificates

  • Bar Council Enrollment Certificate

  • Identity and address proof

  • Income Tax Returns (if available)

  • Judgments and cross-examinations in Sessions cases (mandatory for Deputy Chief LADC)

  • Any other documents required

• Place the filled application form along with all documents in a sealed envelope.

• Submit the envelope personally or via Speed Post to:
  The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Aligarh

• Applications must reach the office on or before 23/12/2025 up to 05:00 PM.

• Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

• Merit-based selection by the Selection Committee at DLSA Aligarh, considering legal knowledge, computer skills, practice and experience.
• Interview of all applicants before the Selection Committee as part of merit evaluation.
• Final appointment subject to approval of Hon’ble Executive Chairman, U.P. State Legal Services Authority, Lucknow.
• Performance review every six months; services may be terminated if work is unsatisfactory or code of ethics is breached, as per UPSLSA guidelines.

DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025 – Important Questions

Q1. What is DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025 is a government job notification released by the District Legal Services Authority, Aligarh for hiring Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. There are 02 vacancies in total:

• 01 Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel

• 01 Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel

Q3. What is the last date to apply for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. The last date to submit the Offline application form is 23 December 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).

Q4. What is the mode of application for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. The application process is completely Offline. Candidates must download the form, fill it, attach documents, and send it to the DLSA Aligarh office in a sealed envelope.

Q5. Where can I download the DLSA Aligarh application form?

Ans. You can download the prescribed application format from:

• Allahabad High Court website

• District Court Aligarh website

• UPSLSA website

Q6. What is the eligibility for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel?

Ans. Candidates must have:

• At least 7 years of practice in criminal cases

• Experience as defence counsel in at least 20 Sessions Trial cases

• Excellent communication, research skills, and IT proficiency

• Enrollment with the Bar Council

Q7. What is the eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel?

Ans. Candidates need:

• 0–3 years of criminal law experience

• Good communication and research skills

• Basic IT knowledge

• Enrollment with the Bar Council

Q8. What is the selection process for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. Selection will be based on:

• Application screening

• Experience evaluation

• Interview (if conducted by the authority)

Q9. What documents are required for DLSA Aligarh application?

Ans. Required documents include:

• Educational certificates

• Bar Council Enrollment Certificate

• ID & address proof

• ITRs (if any)

• Judgments/cross-examinations (for Deputy Chief LADC)

• Other documents mentioned in the application form

Q10. How to submit the DLSA Aligarh application form?

Ans. Place the filled form and self-attested documents in a sealed envelope and submit it:

• Personally at the DLSA Aligarh office, or

• Via Speed Post to the Secretary, DLSA Aligarh

Q11. What is the job location for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. The job location is Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh.

Q12. Is there any application fee for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment 2025?

Ans. No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.

Q13. Who can apply for DLSA Aligarh Recruitment?

Ans. Only advocates enrolled with the Bar Council and practicing in criminal courts are eligible.

Q14. Is this a permanent government job?

Ans. These positions are full-time contractual roles under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, as per NALSA/UPSLSA guidelines.

Q15. How can I get updates about DLSA Aligarh jobs?

Ans. You can regularly visit:

• Allahabad High Court official website

• District Court Aligarh website

• UPSLSA official website