Overview
The District Legal Services Authority Tiruchirappalli has announced recruitment for five posts—Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel—starting 3 January 2026. Candidates must be Indian citizens, local residents, and at least 21 years old, with the required years of criminal law practice. Salaries range from Rs.30,000 to Rs.90,000 per month. Applications are to be submitted offline by 23 January 2026. Selection will be merit‑based and contract‑based for two years.
Key Details
- Organization
- District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli (DLSA Tiruchirappalli)
- Qualification
- Practice in Criminal Law
- Vacancies
- 5
- Posted
- 03 January 2026
- Last date to apply
- 23 January 2026
Important Dates
| date_of_notification | 03 January 2026 |
| start_date | 03 January 2026 |
| last_date_for_submission | 23 January 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 1; Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 1; Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 3
Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit, considering years of practice, handling of criminal cases in sessions courts, legal knowledge, and writing skills. The selection committee, chaired by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, will appoint candidates on a two‑year contract basis with possible extension.
How to Apply
Use the standard application form annexed with the notification along with two passport‑size photographs., Enclose self‑attested photocopies of educational qualifications and experience certificates., Submit the duly filled application and documents in person or by post on or before 23 January 2026 (5:00 P.M.) to the address of the Chairman/Principal District Judge, DLSA, ADR Building, District Court Campus, Tiruchirappalli., Incomplete applications will be rejected., No applications will be entertained after the last date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DLSA Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 05 Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel And More Posts?
date of notification: 03 January 2026; start date: 03 January 2026; last date for submission: 23 January 2026
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years (no maximum age limit)
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on merit, considering years of practice, handling of criminal cases in sessions courts, legal knowledge, and writing skills. The selection committee, chaired by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, will appoint candidates on a two‑year contract basis with possible extension.